I hope you've been having a great summer! I took this picture last Sunday while sunbathing in Sheep Meadow, Central Park.
I am very excited to announce the launch of my brand new website: www.live-healthfully.com. If you still haven't checked it out, I encourage you to please do so. It took two years to put this website together but I wanted to make sure that I included as much insight as possible into my work as a health coach. You will be able to view upcoming events, new and archived newsletters in addition to recipes that are tailored to support your immune system's health. The plan is to integrate more interactive features which I cannot wait to announce soon!
As I've shared with you in the past, my diet has transformed my health and my life. That's why I'm very disciplined about what I eat; even when travelling. I'm constantly on the road, so I've had to come up with a strategy to make sure I don't sacrifice my health. As this is peak travel season, I decided to share with you some quick tips to help you eat healthy while enjoying your travels.
Also in this issue, I prepared a cheat sheet of healthy foods you can snack on and / or pack with you if you're travelling by road or by plane.
A very big "Welcome" to all of the new readers who have joined my newsletter list since last month! You're going to love the inspiration you will find here. Enjoy! If you know someone who suffers from chronic illness or is the parent of a child or young adult who suffers from chronic illness, please forward this newsletter to them. It is very rewarding to be able to share information with others, especially when that information can help change their lives for the better.
Sincerely,
Rana Ghaoui
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"All is well, and even better things are coming"
~ Louise L. Hay
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Feature Article: 3 Tips to Eating Healthy on the Road
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1. Before my trip:
- I google where I'm going to see if there are any Whole Foods or, at least, a health food store nearby
- I visit my local whole foods and pack some healthy snacks and, may be, beverages, if I'm going on a road trip. Here's a list of my favorite snacks. Please note that the intent of this list to guide and not to advertise any products
- If I'm travelling by plane, I will call up the airline and notify them of my special dietary requirements. Note, however, that airlines will only provide special meals that fit only one category - "gluten free", "vegetarian", etc. They will not accommodate individual requirements which may cross over a few categories, as in my case. On my recent trip to Australia, I was served a "vegetarian meal" made of penne pasta with tomato sauce and all sorts of lovely nightshades (egg plants, bell peppers, etc.). None of the ingredients were foods I could eat so I pulled out an avocado and spread it on some "Oragran" buckwheat crackers
2. Once I arrive at my destination:- I ask the hotel to place a small fridge in my room
- l visit the Whole Foods / health food store and stock up for the length of time I expect to be there
3. When dining out:- It's not always easy to find the perfect meal on the menu...So, I will usually start by warning my friends in advance that I'll be asking my server plenty of questions and, potentially, butchering whatever is on the menu ;) (I think it's a good precautionary measure that helps preserve the friendship ;))
- I will explain to the server that I have many allergies and that I have to be careful with what I choose. Don't be embarrassed to ask questions. Everyone has allergies these days!
- I, then, ask questions about a dish or two that look like they would best fit my dietary requirements - how they're prepared and whether some of the ingredients could be substituted or cooked differently (e.g., steamed or grilled Instead of fried). Unless a meal is pre-prepared, you will find that most restaurants are willing to modify their dishes
- Try to stay away from entrees with a lot of ingredients or fancy descriptors e.g. buttery, creamy, béarnaise, sweet and sour, teriyaki
Happy, healthy and safe travels!
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I am a Holistic Health Coach, a Certified Yoga teacher and Arthritis Exercise Instructor. I grew up with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and have family members who are dealing with Multiple Sclerosis. I have, personally, experienced the power of holistic nutrition, lifestyle adjustment, exercise, and various alternative therapies on reducing the debilitating symptoms of RA.
My own struggle and the struggle of my loved ones has motivated me to serve and support young adults and the parents of those young adults who suffer from auto-immune disease, particularly RA, MS, Scleritis, Uveitis, and Hashimoto's. I provide my clients with guidance and support in making healthier diet and lifestyle choices so they can reduce their pain, inflammation and, in time, their dependence on drugs so they may have a more fulfilling, pain-free life.
To connect with me or find out more about my work, I invite you to visit my
1. website: http://www.live-healthfully.com
2. Facebook page: Live HEALthfully
3. Twitter: @liveHEALthfully, or
4. E-mail me at: rana@live-healthfully.com
I look forward to hearing from you!
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