When a person travels to a country where he has never been, he, as a rule, wants not only to go on excursions, but also to taste local cuisine. Alas, acquaintance with exotic food and the desire to try it all at once leads to the appearance of several extra pounds, which are then difficult to get rid of.
When flying to another country, time zones change, the climate and diet change. All this can lead to stress and, as a result, to weight gain. If you are flying to a country with a hot climate, try increasing the amount of fluid you drink to about three liters. Arriving in the country at night, try not to fill up right away, even if you are hungry, but rather have a light salad or yogurt to eat.
At lunch, do not lean on traditional national dishes, try them a little and with care so that there are no problems with the intestines. Do not get carried away with vegetables fried in olive oil: they may seem dietary, but in fact they will certainly turn out to be a real problem for your figure. Even a small serving can exceed your daily fat intake. Better to stick with fresh vegetable salad instead.
Remember that every national cuisine has its own high-calorie dishes that can seriously spoil your figure. Of course, this is not a reason to refuse new, unusual food altogether, but it will be better if you give preference to exotic, tasty, but lighter food.
Turkish restaurants often offer such a popular dish as fried eggplant seasoned with garlic and parsley. If you are not used to such fatty food, then it is better to refuse it. When choosing your first course, opt for lentil soup, which is lighter than the traditional fatty sheep giblet soup with vinegar and garlic. It is better to choose fruit from dessert instead of high-calorie Turkish delight, which consists of honey or sugar with the addition of nuts, dried fruits and starch. This delicious dessert adds folds to the sides very quickly.
In Spain, you can order cod salad, just ask to make it from soaked cod with tomatoes and red onions. If the fish is not soaked, the salad will be too salty and may cause swelling. For the second, you can order paella. This is a chicken breast with rice, vegetables, shrimps and sausages. Agree not to add sausages to you, because they contain a large amount of animal fats. Sangria, the national drink made from dry red wine, is suitable for this dish.
