6 Ways to Support your Gut Health When Travelling 

Travelling can disrupt our daily routines as we spend time away from home, perhaps in a different time zone, eating at irregular times and consuming foods different to those we normally eat. Whilst it is really important to enjoy ourselves and make time for fun, these changes can impact our gut health, potentially affecting the overall enjoyment of our trip.

‘Letting loose’ and eating more foods for enjoyment can often mean overeating, which places more stress on the digestive system than in our usual routines. Coupled with eating for convenience (often meaning more processed foods), this usually means consuming less fibre. There is also the potential for traveller’s diarrhoea if you pick up a bacterial infection from contaminated food or water, so there is a lot to think about! Here are our top tips to support your gut when travelling.

Constipation is a common issue during travel, and the symptoms that build up as a result of this, including bloating, pain and discomfort, have the potential to impact your quality of life and the quality of your holiday.

Try to ensure that every meal has a significant portion of vegetables to help hit your fibre intake. However, it is generally advisable to avoid unpeeled fruits and salads washed in unfiltered water to prevent traveller’s diarrhoea.

Tip: Pack some supplies to bring in your suitcase if you think this will be a struggle, like dried fruit and nuts to snack on, and some a small bag of chia seeds so you can add this to your breakfast for a boost of fibre.