Eating healthy on vacation: Face it — it can be challenging to maintain a healthy diet for oneself or their family regularly, let alone while traveling and away from home.

Penn State Extension put together some tips to keep a healthy routine while away from home:

— Create a healthy eating plan: Plan out what your meals will look like throughout the vacation. This can be as simple as picking two or three nutritious meals that you typically would eat at home to have on a rotation. For example, one night a person could grill chicken breast on kabobs for dinner, preparing enough to have leftovers. The next day the extra grilled vegetables and chicken could be used to make a salad or wrap. Additional meal suggestions include fajitas, chicken and rice bowls, turkey burgers and spaghetti with vegetable sauce.

— Make a shopping list: Once a healthy eating plan is made, research the destination and identify local grocery stores to shop. Make a grocery list before going to the store to help limit unnecessary buying and avoid forgetting items that may require another trip to the store.

— Prepare meals prior to leaving: If meals must be prepared before leaving, consider dehydrating foods or keeping them safe by using an insulated cooler with ice or ice packs. Consider how long food will need to be kept warm/cold to avoid food safety hazards.

— Prepare a healthy breakfast and dinner with snacks in between: A healthy, nutritious breakfast will ensure enough energy to fuel the day ahead. Quick breakfast suggestions are breakfast cereal or Greek yogurt with fresh fruit. Snacks are also important to help maintain energy throughout the day; try bringing snacks such as carrots, peppers, apples, granola or nuts.

-Stay hydrated: Water plays an important role in maintaining health, especially in hot climates. Try using refillable bottles, which can save space and are friendlier for the environment.

-Indulge when the time is right: Vacations are about having fun and making memories. While it’s important to adhere to a healthy eating plan, so is indulging once in a while.