Whether it’s inside the airport, or even on the plane, you’ll never run out of options for things to eat. The restaurants in fast-food that exist in most airports are a temptation for many travelers, as is the food that is served during some flights, however, these may not be the best ideas, for the sake of your health. It’s just that what we eat before boarding and during the flight has an impact on how we feel while we’re in the air.
The travel blog, The Travellight World, warns of the dangers of drinking alcoholic beverages before boarding and during the flight. “A beer, a glass of wine or even vodka may seem great to relax, but it will end up leaving the body dehydrated, which together with the dry air we breathe on planes, can cause a feeling of discomfort and bad mood”, clarifies the blog.
Cruciferous vegetables, namely broccoli and cauliflower, should also be avoided. This advice is due to the fact that these vegetables cause gas and can cause stomach bloating, since after takeoff, the air pressure in the cabin decreases, causing the air inside the plane to expand by around 30%, contributing also for the expansion of gases in the stomach and small intestine.
The same scenario will occur if you consume carbonated drinks. “Imagine the air bubbles that you swallow when you drink a Coca-Cola as small balloons that end up in your stomach, as soon as the air pressure changes they will expand and cause discomfort”, describes the . Although many passengers use chewing gum to alleviate ear discomfort during takeoff and landing, their consumption is also not recommended.
Last but not least, know that you should not eat legumes before boarding an aircraft. “Beans have a bad reputation for being another major culprit in the accumulation of gas in the body, and in fact, many types of beans and other legumes contain difficult-to-digest complex sugars that can cause bloating,” highlights the same website.
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