Foods You Should Eat When You Fly

Your body reacts to flying. You dry out, you bloat up, your digestive system is all out of whack, you sometimes feel like utter crap. However, you can remedy a few travel symptoms by making the right dietary choices. Pack a few of these items into your carry-on (making purchases as needed in your airport terminal) and enjoy a mid-flight munch.

• Low-salt snacks: If you’re trying to avoid bloating, salt will only exacerbate the issue. Skip the chips and pretzels, and go with something a little healthier and fresh — like some veggies or fruit. Plus, the right produce will give you an added bonus of Vitamin C, perfect for warding off the germs of your fellow passengers.

• Hydration: Yes, you know you’re supposed to take water every time it’s offered, but it can be tempting to order a soda or cocktail instead. The next time your taste buds are just bored of sipping water through an eight-hour flight, opt for herbal tea or flavored sparkling water instead. Both are easy to find and have hydrating benefits with extra taste.

• Lean protein: Trying to stay awake or fight off jet lag once you reach your destination? Opt for a lean protein for energy, as something deep-friend or fatty will just leave you feeling a little icky. Chicken (not breaded), fish, turkey, nuts, even protein bars … they all work well.

What you shouldn’t be eating? Greasy, fatty, gassy foods — cabbage, beans, Brussels sprouts, broccoli. It all can come back to bite you once you’re mid-air.