There’s an air of old-world glamour about business travel: a jauntily-perched fedora, martini in hand, being ushered from jet to curb by a team of well-heeled assistants. The reality of today’s work travel, however, is decidedly more grim. In fact, research shows that frequent business trips cause the body to age more quickly and increase your risk of stroke or heart attack. Combine that with the unhealthy lifestyle options faced by many travellers–lack of access to quality foods, fewer opportunities for exercise, and disruptions in sleep patterns–and it is perhaps no surprise that frequent business travellers are 92% more likely to suffer from obesity.
But business travel doesn’t have to break you. With the increase of healthy options available on the road, there’s no reason travelling well and eating well can’t go hand in hand. Westin Hotels & Resorts, in particular, have developed menus that are designed to offer healthier choices when travelling. From foods that minimise the effects of jet lag, to breakfast choices that ensure you won’t slump mid-meeting, right through to what to eat to encourage a good night’s sleep, we’ve curated an array of simple, conscious choices that will help you develop healthy habits, maintain a stress-free routine, and guarantee you’ll be at the top of your game for those vital meetings and client presentations.
