| Air travel demands true survival mode these days, and that means more people than ever are packing their own snacks and even meals to help get them through the day. Because airline meals are disappearing, too, it's even more important to have an in-flight food plan.
Keep in mind that gels such as yogurt and liquids such as bottled water or other beverages are prohibited in carry-on luggage you take through security checkpoints. What you purchase after screening, however, can be brought on board.
Solid foods, such as sandwiches, are allowed through screening.
Here are some ways to maintain your nutritional balance when you fly.
Eat breakfast. Start your day with fiber-rich whole-grain cereals or oatmeal. The fiber will keep you feeling full longer and keep blood-sugar levels on an even keel.
Drink your OJ. The hundreds of nutrients in 100 percent orange juice help boost your immune system, giving you a better chance of warding off cold and flu germs floating around crowded planes.
Make your own "sky trail mix." Try peanuts, almonds and raisins or other dried fruits. Healthy fats and stomach-filling fiber will keep you going, and this combo will be much lower in sodium than the airline's onboard snack mixes. You want to cut down on sodium, because all that sitting can lead to puffiness and even ankle swelling.
Watch what and when you eat. Already flipped through all your magazines before takeoff? You might be tempted to reach for food as entertainment. So make sure to ask yourself if you are really hungry.
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