- Don’t forget hydration. Bathroom trips are inconvenient but so is brain fog! Walk into any hotel and just pretend you know where you’re going. They aren’t going to ask you to buy anything and they are generally very clean.
- At continental breakfasts look for butter packets, nut butter packets, and cream cheese that you can add to sausage and eggs. Check for added sugar or carbs.
- While most coffee shop food won’t work, you can always get hot or iced coffee black or blended with some heavy cream or your MCT oil powder.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for what you need, hot water on a plane or extra butter or cream in a restaurant are not a big problem. If you don’t like asking for things, carry whatever you can!
- When traveling internationally, don’t assume the menus are the same as in the states! You can get amazing breakfast sandwiches made with fresh local ingredients at McDonald’s in some countries.
- In Europe, I have seen places that state on the menu you can trade out your burger bun for a side salad. When I have suggested it in other restaurants, many oblige.
** In general nuts are great for the keto diet but be sure to moderate serving size and pay attention to carb count. The best keto options I am aware of are: almonds, macadamia, pecans, Brazil nuts, Pili nuts, pistachios, cashews, and hazelnuts
Remember the most important thing is to fit it in your macros. Know your body and watch out for the things that trip you up the most. Over prepare yourself so you don’t get stuck in a situation where you feel forced to eat food that will make you feel sick. You can do this!