With a new year, comes a whole slew of some great music festivals.
For the health conscious consumer, going to these events can sometimes be a nightmare. Either you are overwhelmed by an array of local gourmet choices or dismayed by the lack of food that isn’t deep fried.
One thing to remember when you’re out in the summer sun is to try and stay healthy. Lucky for us a lot of festivals now a day they are offering better, more nutritious options for concertgoers with fresh, wholesome ingredients and low calorie options.
Here are some tips to stay on track at your favorite festival this summer:
Drink water! Not only is it usually free, but will also keep you hydrated in the sun.
Bike there! Whether you have your own bike or the festival provides bike valets it is a good way to stay in shape especially if you wind up eating a bunch of crap.
Increase your vegetables. Look for entrees that have more vegetables. Look for the words, natural, and fresh produce when surveying the foodstands. Eat meals that contain a higher ratio of vegetables to meat and refined carbs.
Stay away from the deep fryer: You may be craving those butterfly fries, but remember don’t over indulge in the deep fried foods. If you are there for three days and are eating three meals a day at the festival try to make 2 of the three healthful ones.
Eat a nourishing breakfast. If worse comes to worse and you have no other choices but to eat the unhealthy food at the festival, try to have a filling breakfast so you will not be starving all day. Make sure it has lean protein, complex carbs, and a healthy fat to fill you up. Egg whites with spinach and peanut butter and toast are a great start to your day.
Bring your own food (if possible). Most times these festivals thrive on concergoers purchasing food at the event. However, sometimes you can bring in sealed foods. When in doubt check the festival website FAQ page. That way you wont have to throw away a perfectly good healthy snack before entering the gates.
Source:
http://www.shape.com/blogs/shape-your-life/10-ways-keep-it-healthy-summer-music-festivals
For the health conscious consumer, going to these events can sometimes be a nightmare. Either you are overwhelmed by an array of local gourmet choices or dismayed by the lack of food that isn’t deep fried.
One thing to remember when you’re out in the summer sun is to try and stay healthy. Lucky for us a lot of festivals now a day they are offering better, more nutritious options for concertgoers with fresh, wholesome ingredients and low calorie options.
Here are some tips to stay on track at your favorite festival this summer:
Drink water! Not only is it usually free, but will also keep you hydrated in the sun.
Bike there! Whether you have your own bike or the festival provides bike valets it is a good way to stay in shape especially if you wind up eating a bunch of crap.
Increase your vegetables. Look for entrees that have more vegetables. Look for the words, natural, and fresh produce when surveying the foodstands. Eat meals that contain a higher ratio of vegetables to meat and refined carbs.
Stay away from the deep fryer: You may be craving those butterfly fries, but remember don’t over indulge in the deep fried foods. If you are there for three days and are eating three meals a day at the festival try to make 2 of the three healthful ones.
Eat a nourishing breakfast. If worse comes to worse and you have no other choices but to eat the unhealthy food at the festival, try to have a filling breakfast so you will not be starving all day. Make sure it has lean protein, complex carbs, and a healthy fat to fill you up. Egg whites with spinach and peanut butter and toast are a great start to your day.
Bring your own food (if possible). Most times these festivals thrive on concergoers purchasing food at the event. However, sometimes you can bring in sealed foods. When in doubt check the festival website FAQ page. That way you wont have to throw away a perfectly good healthy snack before entering the gates.
Source:
http://www.shape.com/blogs/shape-your-life/10-ways-keep-it-healthy-summer-music-festivals