Healthy Travels

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard.

For many, travelling to a new place is more about tasting the local cuisine rather than seeing the sights. As James Beard, a renowned gourmet chef and writer, wrote in Beard on Food (1974): "Food is our common ground, a universal experience". Food is a central part to culture and plays a pivotal role in our relationships, enjoyment of life and expansion of knowledge.

However, too often do the pounds pile on when we travel, but this doesn't have to be the case. This does not mean missing out on that delicious croissant in Paris, it just means you have to increase your food knowledge before you go. And it also wouldn't hurt to pick up some of the local lingo as more often than not, the best food haunts are hidden away from touristy spots.

Over the next few months, I will be writing a new series of articles on how to eat healthily when travelling. The first stop for A Sense of Health will be Greece!

Απολαύστε!

(Pronounced: Apolamváno̱!)

(Translation: Enjoy!)

JW