Smart Summer Travel Tips For Health-Conscious Consumers (NAPSA)—With millions of Americans hitting the road this summer, health-conscious consumers are seeking fast, affordable and healthy menu options. Manyof your favorite restaurant companies are makingit easier for travelers to watch their waistlines. Here are somelifestyle tips for those wishing to keep it balanced on the road: Stop at restaurants that offer many options. When you are on the go, restaurants such as Taco Bell and KFC offer a variety of menu choices that can be part of a sensibly balanced diet. Taco Bell offers a Fresco menu, includ- ing eight items with 9 gramsoffat or less. And KFC’s new Kentucky Grilled Chicken is lower in calories andfat. Families can also enjoy lowercalorie menu options at Pizza Hut, including the Fit ’N Delicious lower-fat pizza and the Natural, a pizza made with all-natural ingredients. Long John Silver’s offers a Freshside Grille menu, featuring grilled shrimp, salmon and tilapia, along with mixed vegetables and rice for under 350 calories. These can be great options for the health conscious. You can also find in-store brochures with nutritional information or visit the company’s Websites. Pick your sides wisely. Include fruit or a small side You can eat healthy while traveling if you know whatto order. salad with your meal for extra nutrients. Ordering regular-sized food and drink and sharing fries can also reduce your calorie intake. Exercise where you can. In order to help people exercise and stay active while traveling, the fitness experts at eFIT4Me recommendthefollowingtips: —break at a rest stop every two hours and use walking paths; —strive to walk at least 30 minutes a day while on vacation; —if the hotel has a gym on-site, plan to exercise during free time once a day; —pack a resistance band to use for bicep curls, tricep extensions, shoulder presses and resisted squats. To learn more about the importance of fitness and nutrition in a balanced lifestyle, visit the Web site www.keepitbalanced.com. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.
