Useful Tips to Eat Healthy While Traveling that Work

March 16, 2020 by 2 Comments

As someone who likes to stay on the road as well as cares about staying healthy, let me tell you that carrying both things in one bucket is not easy. While you manage to squeeze one thing in the bucket, the other thing gets ready to jump out. Juggling between the two and managing both of them is difficult, but essential as well. If you need to eat healthy for weight loss but you are struggling, consult a doctor and consider using Saxenda from Express Pharmacy.

How to eat healthy while traveling? If you are pondering over this question before hitting your next vacation trip, then you are not alone. This question buzzes in the mind of every fitness freak before traveling, who has spent months on reshaping the body and becoming healthy and fit. And you know, a few days of negligence while traveling can ruin all your months of effort!

Traveling means exploring new destinations, indulging in never seen before cultures, and treating your taste buds with new cuisine. In other words, trying local delicacies is part of traveling norms, and you just can’t skip this oh-so-essential part. But it also doesn’t mean to just give up on your body and health.

Here are some tips to stay healthy on-the-fly:

Pack Healthy Snacks:

I can’t emphasize this point enough.

Local delicacies are just like lotteries. You don’t know whether you will hit the jackpot or all your money will go in vain. You need to know that every place is not Italy and every place doesn’t sell Italian pizza. Sometimes, you also have to face Sushi, which might not satisfy your taste buds as it does to others. In simple words, you never know what you will get to eat at your travel destination and whether you will like it or not. Nah! Don’t trust your online research – it can be deceptive!

It is always better to pack some healthy snacks before hitting the road so that you don’t have to starve if things don’t fall in the bracket as per your expectations. You can pack nuts, protein bars, and roasted beans for quick bites on the way because the health benefits of beans never go wrong.

Search Healthy Restaurants:

Okay, if you want to stick to the healthy end, then divide your restaurants based on two types: healthy and unhealthy. And search for healthy restaurants! Don’t go for expensive or inexpensive, and five-star or next-door restaurants, just healthy restaurants. That’s it! Now from here onwards, it all depends on your detective skills. Search online, ask locals, or just go with the intuitions. After all, traveling is the best time to check your intuitions – and sometimes, this trick works!

Try to Sneak Veggies in Every Meal:

Another way to stay healthy is to hold-on to healthy foods, no matter where you go. If you are ordering fried chicken fillets somewhere, make some room for a veggie dish as well. That way, you can stick with the local cuisine as well as healthy eating. You might be thinking that this combination sounds too off-the-beat, but to match up traveling and healthy diet in one place, you have to scope out some non-combinations as well.

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Temporary Closure of New-York Historical Society

March 16, 2020 by 1 Comment

In response to heightened concerns relating to the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19, the New-York Historical Society will close temporarily as of Friday, March 13 at 6 PM until the end of March. All onsite programs will be cancelled through the end of April. These decisions were made to support New York City’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to prioritize the health of our staff and visitors. Although no case of COVID-19 has been connected to the Museum, we are taking these preventive measures out of an abundance of caution to help ensure everyone’s safety. Visitors who have purchased tickets to a program will be contacted shortly to arrange either a refund or a ticket-to-donation to New-York Historical. In the meantime, New-York Historical is encouraging the public to stay connected online and explore our wealth of digital content at nyhistory.org. We are also offering curated digital content through our weekly eblasts.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely, and look forward to resuming full operation as soon as possible. We will continue to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, Governor’s Office, Mayor’s Office, and Department of Cultural Affairs. For future updates, please visit nyhistory.org.

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The Montclair Art Museum is temporarily closed in the interest of staff and community health

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The Montclair Art Museum is committed to the health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and students. Beginning today, March 13, at 12 p.m., it will be temporarily closing the Museum and all programs, including Yard School classes and outreach programs, through March 31. In the interest of staff and community health, they feel it is best not to remain open.

The Museum will stay apprised of the evolving recommendations of the CDC and Montclair Township for avoidance and containment of COVID-19 and share updates as they become available.

Please continue to check the website and follow on social media @MAMmontclair for additional updates.

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Tip-Top: 4 Ways to Stay Healthy and Strong

March 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment

It’s no secret to everyone that health is indeed wealth. If a person isn’t healthy at all, he or she begins to become sickly. People who have bad health can’t work or even have fun. What’s also terrifying is that people who have poor health are more likely to catch a disease. 

 

In fact, in today’s time, we are facing a global pandemic that often targets people who are immunocompromised or those who have weak immune systems. COVID-19 or Coronavirus Disease 2019, is an infectious disease that can cause life-threatening conditions. The virus mainly affects people who have immunity problems and poor general health. Not only that, other lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease are also at an all-time high. 

 

Even though people are faced with a lot of challenges to their health and well being, people shouldn’t worry too much. There are a lot of things they can do to become healthy and avoid such terrible conditions. 

 

As mentioned earlier, not being healthy can lead to a lot of problems. How can you enjoy life if you aren’t healthy? Enough of the negativity and get off the couch! Here are some things you can do to keep your mind and body in tip-top shape!

Eating Right

The energy we need to do almost everything, from breathing to playing your video games, comes from the food we eat. Without food, life, and everything in the world would cease to exist. Eating the right food such as green leafy vegetables, food rich in protein and other vitamins and minerals are essential for the body to become fit and healthy. 

 

Fish, meat, poultry, and eggs can provide us with protein to help build up muscle. Fruits and vegetables, on the other hand, help give the body with essential vitamins. Vitamin C or citric acid, vitamin B6, and Vitamin E are potent minerals that help the body fight off infections.

 

Eating all the time may sound great, but too much of it can also harm the body. Take note, eating right also means that you eat everything in moderation. Too much meat may build up more protein in your body than your kidneys can handle. It’s also best that you avoid fast food, junk food, and high sugar food that can lead to diabetes and other problems.

Water

Forget the diet soda and high sugar energy drinks you see on the shelf. If you want to become healthy and fit, nothing beats the purest and cleanest drinking water. Again, we’ll say it loud and clear: There is no substitute for water. Aside from food, water is what keeps the human being alive. Here’s a fact: Human beings can live without food for almost three weeks. Without water, though, a human can’t make it past three days. 

 

Water is vital for a lot of functions in the human body, such as regulating temperature, waste disposal, converting food into usable energy, and it also helps in absorbing the nutrients we get from that food. Most people should drink water according to their weight.

 

The recommended amount to drink is around 2-3 liters. Do take note that some food such as fruits and vegetables also provide adequate amounts of water that our body needs. As with food and overeating, drinking excessive amounts of water can also be harmful. Too much water can lead to hyponatremia wherein the body gets rid of essential minerals that the body needs to function.

Living an Active Lifestyle

If you want to be fit, eating right and drinking water alone can’t help you achieve your goals. An active lifestyle helps your body spend the energy you get from eating and drinking. Aside from improving your physique and endurance, exercising can help strengthen your immune system.

 

If expensive gym equipment and unreasonable gym membership rates are reasons for you not to work out, then you have to think better. You don’t need these to exercise properly. All you need are simple daily items you can see lying around your house. A piece of rope can become a skipping rope, chairs, and even your stairs can also help you work out effectively.

 

Even jogging can also help you a lot when it comes to health. Do take note that the body reacts well to exercise when done in increments. Checking your heart rate with a Nomos watch or any watch for that reason can help you monitor your condition as you increase the distance you jog in the months to come.

Sleeping

You work hard, and you play hard. It only fits that you let your body rest. Sleeping is one of the most important things a person can do to maintain their well-being. Having a lack of sleep can lead to a lot of conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. 

 

People who also lack sleep are more likely to develop infections due to a weak immune system. For most adults, 7-9 hours of quality sleep should be enough to keep them healthy. Whoever said that sleep is for the weak should seriously reconsider their health goals. 

Takeaway

Despite the threat of disease and other harmful factors that can affect life, people shouldn’t be worried. Eating right, drinking clean water, exercising, and having the right amount and quality of sleep should be enough to keep us in tip-top shape. Remember, health is wealth, and without it, people can’t enjoy life.

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The Newark Museum of Art to Close Temporarily Starting March 14th

March 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment

n the interest of protecting the well-being of our staff, members, volunteers, and visitors, and following guidance from local, state and federal authorities regarding measures that best promote public health, we have decided to temporarily close The Newark Museum of Art beginning on Saturday, March 14th. We will reopen on Thursday, April 16th. 

The Newark Museum of Art’s top priority is the safety and peace of mind for our members, visitors, staff and partners. Each decision we make during this challenge starts with us asking what is best for our visitors and staff. Lastly, we want you to know we are carefully monitoring the situation and will provide any new updates as quickly as possible. For additional questions about the virus, we suggest accessing the CDC website for the most reliable information.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Museum soon.

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THE BILLY JOEL CONCERTS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 19 AND APRIL 10 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN HAVE BEEN POSTPONED

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Please be advised that the upcoming Billy Joel concerts scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, March 19, 2020 and Friday, April 10, 2020 have been postponed. Tickets for the March 19th show will be valid for the performance on Saturday, September 26, 2020.  Tickets for the April 10th show will be valid for the performance on Sunday, October 11, 2020.

 

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Event Cancelations at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York

March 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment

As a public health precaution, the Smithsonian is postponing or canceling all public events, programming and gatherings through May 3. Please consult our calendar of events, the National Museum of the American Indian website and si.edu for the latest updates. We appreciate your understanding.

At this time, the museum is open during its regularly scheduled hours.

Thank you for your continued support.
March Programs at the
National Museum of the American Indian in New York
George Gustav Heye Center
POSTPONED: Rethinking the Landscape: Haudenosaunee Women
Thursday, March 12
6 p.m.

CANCELED: Storybook Reading and Activity: The Sugar Bush
Saturday, March 14
1 to 2 p.m.

POSTPONED: Developing Stories Photographer Talk: Russel Albert Daniels
Thursday, March 26
6 to 7 p.m.

Ongoing Programs

CLOSED THROUGH MAY 3: imagiNATIONS Activity Center

POSTPONED THROUGH MAY 3: Culture Connections
Tuesday–Friday, 2 to 4 p.m.
Second Floor Galleries
Tours

The museum offers daily public tours and gallery programs by Cultural Interpreters and Museum Ambassadors. For the most up-to-date information about daily tours and gallery programs scheduled during your visit, please consult the calendar or visit the Visitor Services desks in the Great Hall on the Second Floor.
 

POSTPONED THROUGH MAY 3: Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House Tour
Mondays and Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 2 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays, noon
Second Floor; meet at the Information Desk.

POSTPONED THROUGH MAY 3: Infinity of Nations Exhibition Tour
Mondays, 3 p.m.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Sundays, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Second Floor; meet in the Great Hall. Tour takes place in the South Gallery.

POSTPONED THROUGH MAY 3: Stretching the Canvas Exhibition Tour
Tuesdays, 2 p.m.
Fridays, 2 and 3 p.m.
Sundays, noon
Second Floor; meet outside the East Gallery.
Resources

Native Knowledge 360°
Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°) is the National Museum of the American Indian’s national education initiative to inspire and promote improvement of teaching and learning about American Indians. NK360° provides educational materials and teacher training that incorporate Native narratives, more comprehensive histories and accurate information to enlighten and inform teaching and learning about Native America. Visit the NK360° website to explore classroom resources and sign up for the latest educator programs and workshops.
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These tips can help you avoid theft as you go backpacking

March 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Most frequent travelers often assume that they are immune to getting robbed since they have a lot of experience in backpacking. Having such a mentality can make you disregard the importance of travel security. No matter how many times you take a vacation in a year, you should never let your guard down when it comes to issues to deal with security. 

Research reveals that a significant percentage of travelers deal with losing their luggage from time to time. Thieves are always on the lookout for small daypacks belonging to travelers on boats, buses, or trains. You should, however, learn how to stay safe when travelling to avoid such incidences. The following tips can help you during your next journey. 

Enhance backpack security

The choice of the backpack that you choose to travel with can determine how vulnerable you are to theft. You should, therefore, take your time to choose one that offers some level of security. For instance, choosing a backpack that has some secret compartments can help you secure some small items such as your credit cards. Though such compartments cannot prevent someone from stealing the entire bag, they can make it hard for a thief to access crucial items easily, especially if they are in a hurry. 

If you don’t get a bag that has such features, you should consider upgrading backpack security by getting padlock for it. If you like travelling alone, you can reduce the chances of being robbed by investing in a simple padlock for your bag. Getting a combination padlock can boost convenience for you since you don’t have to keep on worrying about misplacing the keys. A small padlock can help you lock some individual compartments on a large backpack. 

Alternatively, you can also boost backpack security by getting a wire mesh for your backpack. Wire locks come in handy while travelling with big bags since they can help you anchor bags to fixed objects such as a pole. The wire mesh can easily prevent an opportunistic thief from getting away with your bag. A good wire lock is a combination of a metal string and padlock. 

Check on your packing

Packing is a skill that every frequent traveler should learn. Rather than packing a lot of things without following any order, packing the most critical items deep is the secret to secure travelling. This can hinder a thief from accessing them quickly. Be careful when packing such things beneath since you don’t want any valuable item to get damaged during your journey. 

Ensure you disperse valuable items throughout the bag so that you can enhance the weight distribution. This can prevent you from struggling to carry the bag, especially when you have to walk for long. You can pack clothes on the upper part of your backpack such that if anyone opens it, they will not find any valuable item on the surface. 

Carry a few things

How long are you planning to go out of town? This is a question that you should ask yourself since it can help you determine what to carry and what to leave behind. If you are only travelling for a few days, you should try as much as possible to carry only the necessities. Bringing along less valuable items can also reduce the risks of getting robbed. For instance, you could bring along an old phone on your trip rather than your expensive iPad. You don’t have to carry your precious jewelry with you, especially when travelling to a new place. This habit only makes you an easy target to rob.  

Pack any valuable item on a separate bag

Apart from the main backpack, you should always have a small bag where you store any expensive item you cannot leave behind. The small bag should also be with you at all times, even if the main backpack is not. If you have to sleep on the train, ensure that you connect yourself with the small bag physically to prevent theft. For instance, you can intertwine your hands through the bag’s straps or hold the zip area while sleeping. Any movement of the bag as you sleep should wake you up. 

Make use of a money belt

Do you often bring along a bank card to help you with some of the travel expenses? Though this can be quite convenient, you should be careful with how you store it. Consider getting a money belt that can help you secure your cards, money, or even passports quickly. This is a belt that often comes with a secret compartment for easy storing of such items during travelling. 

It can keep your valuables out of sight and reduce the risk of getting robbed. The problem with this is that the money in such a belt cannot always be readily available. When you are public, you would feel quite uncomfortable digging around the crotch area for your cash. To avoid such awkward moments, store only emergency money and cards that you rarely use in the money belt.

If you don’t want a money belt that you have to wear below the waistline, you can choose one that is designed to be worn across the chest. You can always bring this along with you when you don’t feel comfortable leaving some of your valuable items in a hotel room.

Wear a jacket that features some zippered pockets

Not every traveler likes carrying around bags with them throughout. If you can relate, you can still boost the security of your items by wearing a jacket that has a lot of zippered pockets. This can help you keep things such as your phone or cash on you during transit. Some of the jackets that are marketed for travelers even have passport pockets that boost security and make you more organized. With such a jacket, you will not have to worry about your passport falling out of your bag. Follow this guide on travel security as you travel today and enjoy your peace of mind.

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