Nutritionists remind that not all foods are suitable for consumption before boarding a plane. Some foods and drinks can cause dehydration, bloating, digestive discomfort and affect health.
According to The New York Times, you should avoid the following foods before boarding a plane:
Alcoholic drinks
Using an alcoholic drink while waiting for a flight can bring temporary relaxation, but it can affect later. The environment in the air cabin is relatively small and dry, leading to rapid dehydration, more serious is dizziness, fatigue, headaches.
At the same time, many airlines have the right to refuse passengers to board the plane if you are in a state of being unconscious, your behavior is not suitable due to being affected by alcoholic beverages such as beer, alcohol, etc.
Drinks containing caffeine (co coffee, black tea)
Caffeine has a diuretic effect, making you go to the toilet more during the flight. The above situation is both inconvenient and affects comfort, interrupting the resting process.
In particular, caffeine use can make you difficult to sleep and tired on long flights.
Carb-based, sugary drinks
Carbonated soft drinks contain a lot of sugar and carbonic acid, which can easily cause bloating and discomfort. Nutritionists recommend that people should choose bottled water and pure fruit juice for use before and during flights instead of carbonated, sugary drinks.
Beans and cruciferous vegetables
Foods such as beans and broccoli easily generate gas. If eaten in a place with changing air pressure, the feeling of bloating will become more obvious.
In severe cases, users may experience stomach pain, affecting the trip.
Prepackaged foods
Prepackaged items are very convenient to carry but contain many risks if choosing the wrong type. When processed foods are not processed and preserved properly, they can cause stomach pain, increasing the risk of digestive diseases.
Some foods that are not heated at the right temperature also increase the risk of diarrhea and food poisoning.
What should you eat and drink when flying?
Before and during a flight, you can choose foods that are easy to digest such as low-fat protein (fish, chicken breast), cooked vegetables and yogurt. In particular, it is necessary to focus on healthy snacks with clear origins and long shelf life such as nuts, energy bars, whole-wheat barley cookies, etc.
When flying, you should maintain an adequate amount of water. Note, it is necessary to limit the use of alcoholic and sugary drinks. Do not let your stomach get too full or too hungry, as it can lead to hypoglycemia, stomach acid irritation or increase the burden on the digestive tract.
