Years of travel experience have helped me be able to share 5 Foods to Never Eat When You’re Traveling By Air. We’ve all been prone to grabbing the last minute flight or planned a flight to save time during family travel. With the jet lag and the long hours of waiting at the airport, air travel is tough. It gets tougher when it’s hard to find decent food in flights that can keep you energetic and in proper shape and not arrive at your destination as you’ve just survived a zombie apocalypse.
5 Foods to Never Eat When You’re Traveling By Air
Whether you’re packing your own meal and carrying it along during your flight, or just sticking to the in-flight meals, here’s something to help. These foods are commonly found on flights but are not the best choices. Knowing what 5 foods to never eat when you are traveling by air is a great way to keep you healthy and happy while traveling.
Nuts
You might be surprised at this one because nuts are super healthy and packed with healthy fats and protein. The problem is, we often forget that many nuts contain fermentable fibers which can cause intestinal gas and discomfort. Eating nuts like hazelnuts, flaxseed, almonds, chestnuts, and cashews can only aggravate when you’re sitting for hours in a pressurized cabin. Nobody wants uncomfortable gas while in a crowded place with no privacy or air circulation.
Mexican Food
This one was obvious, and not for just one or two, but many reasons. Garlic and onions, when teamed up together, cause gas. Mexican food includes beans, which again, causes gas production. That, topped with tortilla chips which are salty and cause dehydration, takes all of it up a notch and you’ll end up having an upset stomach when you’re flying- something you certainly don’t want to experience.
Alcohol
Alcohol is already not recommended if you’re looking to lead a healthy lifestyle, and consuming it before a flight or during is just another level altogether. That’s because alcohol causes dehydration, and that, teamed up with the salty food served during flights and the dry air can leave you feeling extremely tired and dehydrated. It can also be easy to over-indulge on a flight and end up feeling hung over when you arrive.
Potato Chips
You may feel the urge to mindlessly munch on a bag of potato chips while watching a movie during your flight, but it is highly recommended not to. Potato chips tend to have high levels of fat and sodium which will cause you to feel bloated when you’re in the flight. Sometimes, it can also trigger acid reflux symptoms, which is why it is best to ditch that bag of chips (and those salted peanuts and pretzels and everything similar that you were planning to gobble down).
Soda
Soda and other carbonated beverages are another big no-no when you’re flying. They tend to cause bloating and you’ll end up feeling more cramped and irritated during your flight. Stay hydrated, but stick to consuming fresh fruit juices or just plain water.
These are just 5 foods to never eat when traveling by air, but there are many more you may consider. Things like the ready-made meals on a flight aren’t always great, airport sushi is a bit scary, and you may even want to avoid those fruit juices if you are sensitive to dyes. Remember, no matter how long or short your flight may be, you’ll want to prepare with healthy snacks that can keep you full of energy without causing discomfort.
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