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Healthy Holidays: How To Make The Most Of Your Time Off

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ABOUT US HEALTH PROGRAMMES RECIPES RESOURCES

From the desk of Dr Nandita Shah

I used to love to travel and holiday. I now realise that the happier you are with what you are doing the less is the need to get away from it all! Yet travelling certainly gives us family time, and the possibility for growth as it enables us to view the world from fresh perspectives.

If you are following SHARAN lifestyle, travel may feel like a bit of a challenge. It may feel like a deprivation not  to try local dishes and flavours. Luckily almost every place has local dishes that are vegan and also a fair number of vegan restaurants to choose from. You probably have to compromise on the whole and organic aspects in order to maintain peace of mind.

Currently I am travelling to the US with my 90-year old father, who first became vegan for ethical reasons. The health benefits are obvious. He is independent and medicine free! It needs some effort like carrying food during travels, but the pleasure of not having to worry about health, tests and doctor’s appointments more than makes up or it. And staying on track is getting easier as the number of vegans grow worldwide.

If you, too, would like to prioritise health while travelling, I hope this newsletter will help you carefully select the destination or resort or take a plant-based tour. SHARAN, too, offers retreats, and many have remarked that these have been their best holidays. After all, health is true freedom in the journey of life.

Check out the best health holiday ever, which will ensure fun, awesome food, lots of learning, healing, swimming, hikes, town visits, movies, cooking demos, massage & more! Plus this holiday you will come back healthier, happier and not looking for another holiday! Click here for detail

‘These were among the best days of my life’ https://youtu.be/dKw47dIFUc4

Hyderabad based Mukesh Dharod describes how a 21 day health holiday were one of the best days of his life

Travel Recipes

We have quite a few travel recipes on our website https://sharan-india.org/recipes/useful-recipes-while-travelling/ and that too according to your duration!

Food For The Mind

FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP

If you love Facebook, then join us to be supported on your plant-based journey. We offer 2 possibilities.

1. SHARAN India is SHARAN’s main Facebook page which you can like and follow for getting useful daily updates and news from the plant based health world. You will also get news about the latest SHARAN events, see testimonials, and more.

2. SHARAN’s Vegan Support Group is an open support group to know more about vegan/plant-based lifestyle. Here you can ask questions and share inspiring stories, tips, recipes, etc.

All our doctors and presenters will be here to answer your questions and give you tips. If you have attended our events join this group to be a part of our family.

Please like the main SHARAN page and join the group(s) applicable to you.

Travel with Health  

Aren’t holidays the time to let go, indulge and enjoy? Absolutely! Yet, sometimes, we come back feeling exhausted, confused, lethargic and sick. Instead why not garnish it with health?  Get back feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Tips to include health in your travel

1. Plan ahead 

All you need to do is be prepared. Plan the destination with care. We have travel resources on our website to help you in the resources section.

2. Choose a homestay or a service apartment if possible

In this way, you can whip up your smoothies, store your fruits and salads and sometimes even cook, if time permits.

3. Carry healthy snacks along with you

Nuts, dry fruits, khakhras, energy bars, oil-free theplas and organic fruits can be carried along. We have some travel recipes on our website in the recipes section.

4. Choose flights which provide vegan options

However, do carry something to eat on the flight too, for it’s better to be safe than sorry! If you are travelling by road or rail, the same applies!

5. Voice your preferences

While dining out, request oil-free and dairy-free options. And listen to your body too! Don’t overeat and feel sick, instead stop when you feel 80% full!

6. Buy local and feel like one

It’s fun going to the local organic store and buying fresh fruits and salad vegetables that you can carry with you the whole day.

7. Sleep early and rise early

That really makes a big difference. Watch the sun rise, go for a short walk or run, stretch, and enjoy the fresh air before you step out for sightseeing.

8. Feature nature in your travel

Try and do some activity close to nature. Staying in a nature resort is another cool option.

9. Cut down on alcohol or fizzy drinks

These only drain you. Instead, opt for plain water, tender coconut water or fresh lemon juice.

10. Try something that you have never done before

New experiences are great for mental health. Scuba-diving, a new massage therapy, volunteering at a local organisation, joining a class…there are options galore!

11. Play games

Play interesting word or board games as a family. At dinner, review the whole day and ask each other what was the best part of the day, and which experience was not as good!

12. Practise gratitude

Before retiring for the day, each family member can share three things that they are grateful for.

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This newsletter was compiled by SHARAN Head of Mumbai, Reyna K Rupani. She facilitates the Six Weeks to Health Gain & Weight Loss program and also conducts health talks for schools, groups, corporates and more.

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