It could be their four to seven weeks of vacation per year, but most European women don’t seem to be weighed down by their delicious, gluten and dairy-filled foods, and they’re certainly not spending hours at the gym “working it off.” Instead, they’re full of energy and vibrancy. Hungry yet? Maybe it had to do with the hours spent walking in the sun and clearing my mind or the easy-breezy vacation mindset, but I never once felt bloated or low energy, except for a little jet lag here and there. I also intermittent fast and typically don’t eat past 8:30 p.m. because going to bed with a full stomach keeps me up. I was worried late dinners would leave me sleepless for my entire trip, but I was wrong. In reality, I’ve never slept better. If you have an Italian vacation planned and have mild problems with gluten and dairy, I’d recommend throwing caution to the wind for a bit. Not only will you have more fun—the food is part of the experience!—but you’ll likely return to the States feeling better than ever. Planning your next vacation? Here are three natural deodorants to consider packing and what you need to know about exercise in Australia.
