Dan Askin provides evidence that some foods–or even no food!–are preferable to others when flying. He suggests to avoid the unhealthy fried, carbonated, sugared, fatty foods and beverages that we all indulge in when we’re busy due to their effects on nervous stomachs. In a pinch, healthy, light snacks can do wonders–but because of how sleep deprivation, flying, and living in different time zones effects how our stomachs work, no food when flying is the best way to keep yourself healthy.
Key Takeaways:
- eat the wrong thing before you fly, and you may be contending with more than just an awful in-flight movie
- When flying, and especially on a long-haul, it helps to think of yourself as a super athlete, competing against the forces of dehydration, boredom, rude flight attendants and the smelly guy sitting next to you.
- Avoid alcohol, greasy food, and food prone to give you gas while on a flight
“In a study published in the journal “Science,” researchers suggested that fasting for about 16 hours before a long flight may actually help to fend off jet lag.”
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