After the purchase of cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms or cheap vacation packages the last thing you want to do is board your flight feeling lousy because of what you ate prior to your departure.

The following are foods travelers should never eat prior to flying:

€ Fried or fast food can be responsible for heartburn or an upset stomach. Eating saturated fat can constrict blood flow which in turn increases a flyer's risk of Deep Vein thrombosis (DVT). Digestion in general becomes more difficult once in the air.

€ Alcohol contributes to dehydration. The air passengers breathe on planes is not humidified which also contributes to flyers becoming dehydrated. While alcohol may help some flyers be more relaxed they tend to come off flights feeling parched and miserable. Alcohol has a bigger impact on people at high altitudes.

€ Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower can increase bloating while flying. The air pressure in a cabin decreases after takeoff, resulting in cabin air expanding by about 30 percent. This can result in passengers swallowing air and gases which in turn leads to the small intestine expanding resulting in an uncomfortable, bloated feeling.

€ Carbonated beverages including soda and beer often contribute to bloating.

€ Sugar free gum and candy typically contain artificial sweeteners that can cause bloating, gas, and have a laxative effect.

€ Many types of beans and other legumes naturally contain indigestible complex sugars that can result in onboard bloating.

€ Garlic is loved by many a food connoisseur but tends to linger on a person's breath and in his/her body odor. Even if you have brushed your teeth before boarding, once eaten, you exhale a garlic smell that seeps out of your pores.

Airplane provided water, ice, coffee, or tea is potentially risky. EPA tests conducted a couple of years ago found that one out of every seven planes had tank water that did not meet federal standards and contained bacteria like E. coli. Only drinks served from containers that still have factory seals on them should be consumed.
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Food Fliers Should Eat Prior to Departing

Cheap fares, such as cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages are excellent ways to kick off a trip. However, fliers would be well advised not to enter their flight cabins hungry given the quality, taste, and expense of many an airline meal.

The following are foods fliers should eat prior to flying according to Smarter Travel:

€ Low sodium foods are suggested in order to minimize discomfort caused from eating too much salt that can lead to €jet bloat.€ Look for snacks and dishes that are specially marked as low sodium.

€ Snacking on an orange before take-off will give your immune system a blast of vitamin C as well as help you avoid dehydration in the air. Oranges are a great way to get liquids past airport security.

€ Herbal teas are naturally decaffeinated and help keep you hydrated. Peppermint blends provide added stomach soothing benefits. Avoid drinking caffeinated drinks prior to boarding which can cause dehydration.

€ Yogurt can help guard against a future stomach bug by providing natural probiotics which some experts believe helps regulate digestive systems.

€ Drinking lots of water with lemon help fliers stay hydrated and the citrus contains antibacterial properties that can ease sore throats.

€ Eating lean protein such as almonds provides energy and satiety. Avoid any food that is deep fried or crusted with bread crumbs. You do not want to be overloaded with hard to digests fats while in the air.

€ Smoothies are usually made of two very good in flight foods: yogurt and fresh fruit. They also are good for hydration. Avoid smoothie bars that add lots of sugar to the mix since that can lead to an unpleasant in flight sugar crash. You want smoothies made from only fruit, plain yogurt and ice.
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