The Glycemic Index Diet for Dummies (71 page)

Side vegetables

Side salads and soups (sometimes these may be your only choice for veggies)

Fresh fruits

Hot cereal for breakfast

ambled or poached eggs with whole-wheat toast

Indulging on vacation is okay; just don't do it for every meal of every day. Instead, balance your indulgences with some healthy choices that you enjoy just as much. For example, I prefer fresh salmon over steak, so that's an easy choice for me. What are easy choices for you?

Although losing weight on vacation is possible, you may just want to set a goal to maintain your weight when you're away from home. Doing so helps you avoid unrealistic expectations so you can focus on the more realistic goal of not gaining a significant amount of weight (which is where balance and moderation come into play, as explained earlier in this chapter).

Parties

Part
ies often feature a wide assortment of food choices. Whether you're attending a work party, a graduation shindig, or a summer barbeque, you should be able to find some great traditional choices, such as the following:

Grilled, roasted, or baked chicken, lean beef, or pork

Seafood

Side vegetables (raw or cooked)

Three-bean salad

Bean dips

Artichokes