Have you ever noticed how poor the quality of airport and airplane food is? Ya, me too. One of the things I do before going to the airport is to remind myself that the quality, taste, and cost of the food at the airport and on the plane will likely disappoint me. Instead of being forced to eat what’s available at the airport or on the plane I do these things to set myself up for success.
1. Eating a protein-rich meal before leaving home:
Protein takes longer to digest than simple carbohydrates, like white flour and processed food products. This morning I made an egg sandwich at 5 a.m. It was simple, easy to make and I was able to run out the door with it in hand so I could eat it in the limo. Three hours later and I’m feeling awesome and have no need for more food. Thank goodness because it’s expensive here and not very good.
2. Drinking water:
Drinking water helps with jet lag, keeps your cells working swiftly and flushes out toxins. Last night before bed I filled my fabulous Nalgene bottle with filtered water from my Nikken Aqua Pour water system. I packed it into my carry-on and then this morning I drank as much as was appropriate for me before I made it to airport security. Make sure you aren’t carrying any items, which may delay your time at the security checkpoint. Once through security, I purchased a litre of water so I could keep hydrated on the flight.
3. Packing Healthy Snacks:
A good breakfast only gets you so far. Eventually, you’ll need to eat more food. To avoid being held hostage by the terrible food that is typically available on flights, save for some private airlines like Jettly, it’s a good idea to pack some healthy, sustaining snacks. Today I have Fruit-to-go bars and a turkey sandwich. Notice my snack includes a healthy protein again? I want to make sure I am tied-over until I land. As it turns out, there were a few options I would have chosen on the flight but, the cost was pretty high.
4. Treating myself to a beverage:
If you simply must buy something at the airport, and let’s face it, it can be fun, make it a drink of some sort. When I’m at the airport, I like to treat myself to a treat in the form of a hot or cold beverage. This morning I’ve grabbed myself a tall chai latte with matcha powder and an Odwalla micronutrient fruit smoothie (a green drink). It cost me $10 but I know these two items are not going to put me into a state of feeling unwell. The chai latte isn’t the healthiest choice but, I rarely have them so this is a real treat for me. My green drink is a much better option and I’m most proud that these choices were made consciously.
5. Taking NO-JET-LAG Homeopathics:
Traveling across time-zones can cause some people to suffer from jet lag. Because I can be prone to jet lag, I like to take a great homeopathic product I discovered in a health food store. It’s aptly called NO-JET-LAG. I take one tablet upon departure, and then one every two hours and one upon landing. I think it cost me $13. For me, it’s totally worth it. Homeopathics are known to be non-evasive and non-harmful, however, to be safe, I am asking you to see a regulated health care professional (such as a Medical Doctor or Naturopathic Doctor before deciding to take a product like NO-JET-LAG for the first time).
So, I am curious to find out how you evade poor quality airport/airplane food and jet lag. Let’s talk! What are your tips? What neat tricks do you have for preventing jet lag and grow tall? This is great information to share and I want to hear from you.