Foods to consider when flying

Changes in air pressure can lead to digestive problems. Here are some foods you should and should not eat when flying.

What to avoid eating?

Cabbage

Green vegetables are always very healthy, but if you are on a plane, avoid eating vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, artichokes and beans. Because when the plane is at high altitude, the air pressure changes, these vegetables will cause bloating, and you may even get cramps.

Cruciferous greens will make you bloated as the plane climbs. Photo: Gocom.

Fast food

There are always places that sell fast food in airports, but try to avoid them, especially the salty ones. Not only are they fattening, they can also cause heartburn and bloating. The salt in these foods can also cause water retention, which can lead to bloating.

Caffeine

It’s hard to resist the alluring taste of coffee, but it’s also one of the foods to avoid when flying. The reason is that coffee will dehydrate you, make you pee a lot, and have many other negative effects.

Avoid drinking coffee when flying. Photo: Istock.

Carbonated drinks

Like vegetables, carbonated drinks can cause bloating and flatulence. When the plane is at high altitude, the air is thin and the pressure changes, the gas in these drinks will expand and cause you to have a stomachache.

Alcohol

Alcohol or other alcoholic drinks will dehydrate you. Alcohol can cause excitement, loss of self-control and can lead to unwanted events.

And what should you eat when flying?

Lemonade

Lemon water is a great refreshing drink that not only helps cleanse the body and relax the mind, but can also help relieve a sore throat.

Protein rich foods

Pack high-protein foods like dried fruit, nuts, sandwiches, bananas… to keep you full longer, and keep you from snacking on the plane.

Watermelon is watery and rich in antioxidants. Photo: Livelovefruit.

Fruit

Fresh fruits like oranges and watermelon are great sources of vitamin C to boost your immune system and keep you hydrated. Airport food stalls sell these.

According to Zing.vn