Every time you holiday, you find yourself indulging in everything from delectable meals to pocket-burning shopping. And why shouldn’t you? You don’t travel every day. However, wouldn’t it be nice if you could put a lid on those calories, but without sacrificing all those delectable dish­es? Nutritionist Karishma Chawla of Eat Rite 24×7 gives some tips on healthy eating while vacationing:

> There’s a lot to do on holiday, so you may just end up skipping meals. Don’t do that! Stick to five meals a day. It keeps metabolism in check.

> Those five-star hotels have exciting breakfast spreads and that’s a great opportunity for you to have a complete meal. Go for low-fat milk options, whole-wheat bread and dif­ferent kinds of cereals.

> Take out an hour to either jog or swim. Nothing better than a run uphill while vacationing at a hill station. Don’t worry, the same path goes downhill too. n Do you see that salad and those vegetables lying next to the fried chicken? Have a couple of bites.

> Steamed and grilled options are just as tasty as fried options. Except, the former is way healthier.

> Avoid heavy sauces. Relish the flavour of the food; don’t ruin it with these unnecessary additions.

> Finally, share your dessert.