The Traveler's Diet: Eating Right and Staying Fit on the Road

I have followed a lower carb diet for over a decade and it has worked well for me. I find Mr Greenberg's snack list for traveling VERY balanced and extremely practical. For those just starting a lower carb lifestyle, you may want a higher protein fair---but many of us are simply weight-maintainers and these choices of complex carbs available are a good choice. Serious health-conscience people know that complex carbs are essential to maintain good health and Mr Greenberg has designed the snack portion of his book in such a way that are not overly stimulating and detrimental to the body.

My daughter sent me this book for Father's Day, not because I do a lot of traveling, but because she works for Mr. Greenberg and knows that I'm interested in what he does. I have his three previous books, but I have only read them on a hit-or-miss basis thus far. This book, however, I read while I was on vacation in South America. I will be upfront and admit that this book does not apply to my life as specifically as it does to those poor folk that must travel a good portion of the year. I will admit that it brought to my attention the need to eat a more healthy diet. For that reason alone, this book was worth the read. I find myself ordering healthier items from the menu whether it is sit-down or fast food. I have all but stopped drinking soda pop (I have found myself drinking Arnold Palmers as a replacement, however) and prefer water or milk with my meals at home. For those of you "frequent fliers" who are aware that you need to do something about your on-the-road lifestyle, I highly recommend this book. It is an easy read even though the complete implimentation may be a challenge. Greenberg gives loads of information on how (and in some cases where) to eat a healthy diet at the airport, how to get some good exercise at the airport, the hotel, and in the city where you will be staying. You may not be able to do all the book suggests, but finding your own niche in his overall plan can't hurt. If nothing else, it is a great reference guide that is easy to pack along. In closing, Peter is to be lauded for his efforts in putting this book together. It would have been easy to research and write from that perspective, but he actually put his theory into practice before writing the book.

I love Peter's books; if I don't have them in paperback, I have them in ebook. The only one I cannot recommend wholeheartedly, without reservation, is this one. Why? The exercise recommendations are quite good, as are the detailed reviews of hotel chains and exercise strategies/equipment. For that information alone, I give this book four stars. The missing fifth star, unfortunately, is for the book's wholesale negative attitude towards low-carb diets in general. If you have Syndrome X, carbohydrate intolerance, or diabetes (and a greater percentage of people in today's world do), this book is a sure-fire ticket to problems. Most of the dietary advice centers around a vegetarian, high-pasta, high-rice, high-fruit or fruit juice-containing meal. That's a lot of carbs. For some people, high-carb meals tend to pack on a lot of water-weight in the extremities. That's the last thing many of us want on a long-haul flight! Most diabetics have to watch their carb intake for health reasons - fail to do so and you need to pack more pills or insulin, at the very least. At worst, your business or pleasure trip might end up in the local hospital. So, if this is a concern you need to be aware of, this is a great book for EVERYTHING but the food advice. If you are buying this FOR the food advice, and have diabetes controlled by diet alone, or are on Atkins/Protein Power/Sugar Busters/South Beach/Zone/any of the low-carb regimens, you will probably be happier buying a book on low-carb meals instead. Otherwise, it's a great book! If you have no dietary problems, and want to get the spare tire off so you rattle in that coach seat, click buy now! Peter Greenberg's books are always well-researched, easy to read and follow, and are keepers on any traveler's book shelf. If you get this one, and don't have any of his other books, I HIGHLY recommend you get at least one other of his books with this one. Just one tip can save you the cost of a day's rental car or more. Happy Travels!

I am one of those road warriors who saw her weight increase as much as her frequent flier mileage. I really needed this book. i just finished it two weeks ago, and followed Peter's instructions on my last two road trips. I can personally attest that it works -- I lost a pound the first week, and a pound and a quarter the second. and that's just following his diet tips. Now, on my next trip, iIm going to incorporate his exercise ideas. So thank you Peter, for always pointing us in the right direction with your previous books, and in my case, for pointing this overweight traveler in the right direction!