Flights: It’s important to make sure you’re not overeating or consuming the wrong kinds of food (Image: Getty Images)
Flights often see plane passengers grabbing food at the airport or splurging on treats in the aircraft. However, it can be a mistake to not look after your diet while flying, experts have warned. It’s important to make sure you’re not overeating or consuming the wrong kinds of food. A nutritionist has revealed what you should not resort to when eating on a plane.
Flights: Never forget to do this on a plane to help digestion and ensure travel health
"Early morning flights and broken sleep on a plane can leave us feeling groggy and craving quick fix foods,’ said London nutritionist Lily Soutter.
“In fact, research has shown that when we have less than seven to eight hours sleep our appetite hormone increases, and we’re more likely to consume 330 more calories made up of quick fix foods.”
"Often these quick-fix foods can wreak havoc with digestion,” Soutter added.
“Instead pack a few high fibre options to keep digestion healthy and hunger at bay, try nuts and fruit for a healthier sweet fix.”
Getting enough fire is crucial while away to maintain a healthy gut. "On average, the UK population are only consuming half their recommended daily fibre intake,” said Soutter.
“Whilst abroad this figure may drop even further! Fibre is essential for healthy digestion and preventing
