Advice on Traveling As a Raw Vegan

Dear readers on a mission to heal,

I adore nature traveling. And I also adore feeling well and vibrant. And so it is highly important for me and others also interested in traveling healthfully to have a great food plan when adventuring. Food prep becomes a very beneficial habit over time. This is one of the keys to a successful healthy lifestyle – especially for those that travel often or even for those that take short trips to the forest/ camping on a weekend. Feeling good and energized does not have to be sacrificed when traveling and being far from your kitchen/fridge.

As a result of learned behaviors and traditions from childhood passed down by generations when vacationing, people tend to eat out at restaurants, bars and cafes which can be a fun experience short term but leaves many feeling bloated, fatigued, achy, and groggy afterwards. This worsens the vacation because of overall poor mood and wellbeing. Traveling and vacationing doesn’t have to have the restaurant and bar component to be wonderful. One can look up the nature activities and beautiful areas to explore locally. Lean into nature and spend more time in the sunshine exploring the land and the focus will go from addictive behaviors and patterns into feeling good and at peace being one with the land and the loved ones with you. It is so wonderful to have a memorable trip as well as to feel one’s best in order to have a fulfilling joyful experience, without wasted days and moments of feeling miserable. That is why I make the empowered choice to maintain my raw vegan fruitarian lifestyles away from home as well.I have been traveling frequently (including forest camping) as a raw vegan frugivore for the past 4+ years. Before going vegan and raw I was a restaurant connassoir – being addicted to eating junk foods and snacks on my travels and on the road. I have broken free from this over the years and cleansed out my addiction to restaurant foods (that left me feeling so sick and miserable). Breaking free from these habits and comforts of eating restaurant food is especially important for those with chronic dis-ease who cannot stray far from their detoxification lifestyle because of the chronic state they are in or else debilitating symptoms return. I am happy that my experiences can now help others regain their health and their power within in order to not have to sacrifice health when traveling and with loved ones.

I have ample experience and knowledge on this topic and I would love to share some of my tidbits to help others in their healing path:

#1. Before you leave for your trip pack with you container lid bowls, a big tote bag/backpack, a cutting board, a knife (if not flying), and utensils.

#2. Go to a good grocery store with on the way to your trip or once you have arrived to your destination – buy ample fruits and greens such as melons, grapes, apples, pears, oranges, peaches, berries, bananas, dates, papayas, mangos, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, avocado, mixed greens, romaine lettuce, etc.

#3. In the morning of every day before you leave for a hike, kayak trip, boat trip, picnic, etc prepare a breakfast, lunch and dinner by quickly cutting up the fruits and greens into seperate plastic containers (I prefer glass, but plastic is much lighter to carry). One day example: I cut up some watermelon or grapes into my breakfast bowl, some apples, berries, and dates or grapes into my lunch bowl and make a quick salad for my dinner bowl. I also usually take some bananas, dried dates, and oranges with me too.

#4. Put these closed bowls of raw vegan goodness into a tote bag, picnic basket, or backpack to take with you on your day of exploring. Along the day, munch on these when hungry and feel the joy, energy and vibrance of real food

Extra tidbit: When planning to go to a restaurant with family and/or friends on your travels make your own yummy raw vegan sauce in the hotel room or camping spot (with a portable wireless blender) to put into a small container to take with you to pour over a raw salad you order. This spices up the bland restaurant/cafe salads so you can still enjoy your meal with your loved ones!

I usually get asked how I travel/take yearly roadtrips when there are no healthy spots to eat at along the way, especially in very rural areas. The answer is I buy ample fruits and greens at grocery stores, keep them organized in bags, and cut them up each morning. Raw food is the real fast food. Simple and healing. It becomes easier and more efficient over time with practice and with the will to stay focused on the ‘why’ of choosing to eat regeneratively, ethically, naturally, sustainably, and nourishingly no longer letting anyone or any adventure get in the way of that. This is a mindful choice every step of the way that is truly life saving and transformative. That is why I have gladly dedicated my life and my time to be of service to those in need of guidance, support, inspiration, and education meandering through this lifestyle in the ever-so-busy and sometimes chaotic life and vacation trips.

Contact me if you are interested in having a one on one phone health consultation with me as well as a 1-month detailed personalized food and herbal botanical protocol based on your health symptoms/story and goals. Along with email support during the course of your cleanse. My many years of first hand experience, knowledge, studies, trial and error, and compassionate care in the world of holistic health is here to support your important detoxification journey.

In natural health, adventure, and love,

Anett

Owner of Heal Empowered, and Certified Detoxification and Cellular Regeneration Specialist