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I Need A Healthy Reset After Traveling

Oct 24, 2023

Join Megan as she seeks a healthy reset after traveling with the help of Food Editor Rachel Gurjar. Learn about prepping ingredients for post-travel meals, creating versatile red curry chicken salad, and elevating dishes with simple techniques like toasting nuts. Discover the challenges of maintaining healthy eating habits after a trip and explore nut recipes and dressing variations for home cooking.

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Rachel Gurjar

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Quick takeaways

Utilize freezer prepping to maintain freshness and simplify cooking post-travel.

Incorporate adaptable recipes and meal prep strategies to achieve flavorful meals with minimal effort.

Deep dives

Megan's Adventure in Peru and her Love for Traveling and Eating

Megan, a senior editor at Conde Nast Traveler, shares her exhilarating journey to North Peru, experiencing ancient mummies and diverse cuisines. Despite her travels to exquisite destinations, she faces a culinary reentry challenge, aiming to balance healthy eating with her vibrant lifestyle.

Introduction

2min

Navigating the Transition to Healthy Eating After Travel

5min

Tips for Prepping Ingredients to Simplify Cooking After Traveling

2min

Prepping for Healthy Eating and Freezer Storage

3min

Importance of Halfway Meal Prep for Fresh Vegetables

2min

Versatile Red Curry Chicken Salad Recipe and Meal Prep Ideas

5min

Elevating Meals with Simple Ingredients

1min

Meal Prep Tips for Healthy Post-Travel Eating

2min

Post-trip Healthy Eating Challenges and Tahini Ranch Dressing Creation

4min

10.

Exploring Nut Recipes and Dressing Variations for Home Cooking

3min

Megan travels a lot for work and keeps finding herself in the same spot: home from a trip, wanting to reset with a healthy home-cooked meal, but never being able to execute it well. Chris calls on Associate Food Editor Rachel Gurjar to help Megan figure out a low-lift plan for getting back on track after travel.

The Recipes:

Tahini-Ranch Dressing

Fiery Red Curry Chicken Salad

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