Travel experts at Panache Cruises warned travellers to “avoid five foods before heading off on holiday” this year in order to ensure a comfortable trip. Some of these foods will most likely bring “feelings of travel sickness” among other negative effects of flying, the travel gurus explained.
Staying away from greasy or acidic foods in the hours before the flight, for instance, will help passengers keep hydrated and “not succumb to nausea”.
Similarly, fried foods can cause heartburn due to their high-fat content and also tend to be high in sodium which can lead to fluid retention and cause bloat or swelling in your body, the experts explained.
Coffee, orange juice and bacon, as well as other acidic food and drinks, are slow to digest and “can speed up dehydration”.
Fast food
Passengers might be tempted to grab fast food while waiting in the airport but these greasy foods “can cause heartburn because of their high-fat content”.
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Fast food also has high sodium levels which can cause bloating or swelling because of fluid retention meaning “some serious discomfort whilst travelling, especially with air pressure”.
Alcohol
For many British holidaymakers, having a pint or a glass of wine before or during the flight is mandatory, but “it might not be such a good idea,” James warned.
The travel expert explained why: “The body will quickly become dehydrated and also cause a sudden urge to use the bathroom; which could be at a very inconvenient time when boarding a flight.”
Drinking alcohol can also mean causing “unwarranted disruption for other passengers because of lowered inhibitions”.
Orange juice
Many airlines offer complimentary orange juice, especially on long-haul flights, but the drink is known for its acidity which according to the expert, is best to avoid at all costs.
Particularly when flying, “heartburn can be brought on by the cabin pressure – and drinking acidic orange juice is no favour”.
The vitamin C in the orange juice can also affect the bladder, meaning “more discomfort and treks to the bathroom”.
Cruciferous veggies
Finally, vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale can make the body very bloated and gassy.
This is because of the fibre and raffinose which are packed inside them, and it is “something which will be very unpleasant whilst travelling”.
Founder and managing director of Panache Cruises, James Cole, explained that “the last thing you want to feel is bloated” before jetting off on a long-haul flight. “Travel can be uncomfortable at times, particularly when flying long haul, so foods that will make you dehydrated or give you heartburn should be avoided at least until you arrive at your destination,” he added.
This can be a real challenge for some travellers who want to taste the plane meals or have a drink at the airport but “a little self-discipline is advisable”.
“Nobody wants to taint their holiday with the worry of managing a dodgy stomach or having to run back and forth to the lavatory. However, with a bit of preparation, many of the common pitfalls can be avoided entirely,” James added.
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