Flying? Here's what to eat (and what not to eat) on the plane |
“Traveling of any kind tends to disrupt digestion,” explained Anthea Levi, a registered dietitian. “The combination of altered morning routines, less regular meals and new foods can mess with regularity and promote sluggishness.” Add being on a plane, and you’re pretty much destined for tummy troubles. “Changes in air pressure on airplanes can contribute to gas buildup in the GI tract, hence why your belly may feel extra bloated up in the air,” Levi noted. “The more gas that’s introduced into the stomach and intestines, the more puffy we may feel.” Before you accept bloat as an inevitable side effect of travel, consider this: What you eat and drink — and what you forgo — could help make flying a lot more comfortable. Here are the best foods and drinks to eat on a plane, and the ones to avoid. |
