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NUTRITION & TRAVEL

"Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food."

~Hippocrates~

*Enjoy our writing and images and please respect the intellectual property of the creator.*

All writing and photos by:

Kimberley, RHN

Registered Holistic Nutritionist
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VEG ABROAD-new feature!

Cheap and no meat

Local Vegetarian cuisine for the budget conscious and culturally curious traveller.

Current feature:

Ethiopian Edibles

Ethiopia can be a haven for both the vegetarian and vegan traveler. For about 250 days of the year Orthodox Christians fast, eating no meat, fat, eggs or dairy. I was fortunate to be traveling in Ethiopia during Lent.

Tej

Coffee

Fasting Food

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comes as meat option too

SNACKS ON THE GO

Healthy eating options at airports

Although most airlines serve meals on long haul flights, there are other reasons you may wish to have snacks-on-the-go:

a long transit time
delayed flight or connection
*limited in-flight service

These situations can leave you with a growling stomach and make it necessary to eat while you are waiting to board your flight. Healthy and reasonably priced options are limited and for the vegetarian a challenge to find.

In this section I will feature different airports where I suss out the snack situation. Keep in mind this is a guide only. Things change and information is only accurate at time of publication. If you have any additions or amendments feel free to contact me so that I can pass it on for all of our readers to share.

*When flying within Canada, domestic carriers have sustenance for sale but will provide a complimentary yet highly processed, salty or sweet snack along with a sugary beverage. You can always request water. Although important for hydration water is certainly not satiating.

LHR

London Heathrow-Terminal 3

March 2012

Still in progress (but there's always Starbucks).

In the meantime check out our Food Blog.

Price Guide

$ = $5 or less

$$ = $5-10

$$$ = $10 or more

Please note:

For health reasons and personal choice, articles favour the vegetarian.

*Enjoy our writing and images and please respect the intellectual property of the creator.*

All writing and photos by:

Kimberley, RHN

Registered Holistic Nutritionist
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IT'S THE BEA'S KNEES

Foods that Nurture & Nourish

Kimberley, RHN

Registered Holistic Nutritionist

Offering classes, consultations and catering in Holistic Nutrition.

Also see our Food Blog!

Food Philosophy

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Holistic Nutrition

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New Feature!

A Trip Down the Aisle

Grocery stores around the world

I always enjoy going to the grocery store (thanks for that mom!) and this is no different when I travel. I'm curious about what grocery stores in other countries have to offer.

THE BIRDS AND THE BEAS

Reproducing recipes that 'weal' please

'It's the Bea's Knees' has given birth to a new column-our recipe feature! The name is àpropos don't you think?

Urban Walks & Food Talks

Adventures on foot with food

Exploring the history and character of a destination by foot where bakeries, vegetarian fare finds and markets both old and new are the landmarks.
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By Kimberley, The Itinerant Introvert

Bringing you the sights, smells and tastes of urban centres around the globe.

"If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health."

~Hippocrates, Greek physician and father of medicine. (c. 460-377 B.C.E.)~

Ethiopia

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Background to Urban Walks

Welcome to our new column! This section will bring you adventures periodically on travel, active living and healthy eating habits.

Ever since I was a kid I walked. (My dad walks too so maybe that's where I get it from.)

My first epic adventure on foot was in Toronto where I walked from the intersection of Yonge and Dundas streets all the way home-a whopping 20 km! This only fueled my desire to walk further. Along the way were many distractions to keep my mind occupied-my walkman to listen to, interesting sights to see and the occasional food store to keep up my energy levels on my walk.

I continued my walking ways when I moved to Vancouver. This was a different kind of urban centre where the main attraction was Stanley Park and the chocolate shop where I worked!

When traveling overseas, the first thing I like to do when arriving in a new city is to walk. It stretches the legs and helps to shake off the jet lag. It also orients me to the look and feel of a place. Exploration by foot gives you an insight that tour buses and rental cars can only hope to achieve.

Of course any type of physical activity requires the right amount and type of nutrition to provide and sustain energy for the journey. When walking I often focus on the amazing food that I discover along the way. This food not only keeps me going but it also becomes the souvenir that stays with me long after the trip is over.

Hence, the creation of this column-walking for exploration, exercise and eating. In keeping with the spirit of Staying Healthy Abroad Naturally I will add my own healthy twist to the foods I encounter.