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How to Avoid Unhealthy Food when Flying

 

If you fly on business frequently, you know the power of unhealthy food on airlines. Even in the airport, it can be tempting. After all, you're going for long hours on little rest and need the energy to continue. However, there are better ways to avoid the bad food:

1. Pack

The first line of defense against junk food is how you prepare at home. When you leave the house or the hotel, don't go empty-handed. Instead, put some nuts in there or even lightweight carb snacks. Almost anything is better than waiting until you get to the airport because the availability is low. However, if you fail to do this, see the next step:

2. Airport Strategy

Sometimes, you simply don't have time to get the right food. Maybe your hotel was out of it; you didn't get to the store before the airport. Now you're stuck with the food you have at the gate. The good news is you act fast to stave off the hunger and get some healthy food in you. The first thing you should do is approach the nearest newspaper or convenience store. Most airports have several of these. While the snacks are expensive, they almost always have some kind of nuts, fruits, or granola bars for purchase. Get these right away and you'll be able to ignore the fries later on.

3. In Flight

You need to avoid the food on the plane too if they even offer it. There is something called loss aversion that is working against you, however. This means that if you already paid for something, you don't want to waste it. For example, if a meal was included on your ticket, you might feel obliged to eat on the plane. Don't fall into this trap if the only options are fried food, bread, and carb-filled food. It will only cause regret later. Bite the bullet and avoid what they offer.

4. Fast

Humans can go a while without food. While you might feel like you're starving, you can probably last the whole flight without needing to eat. This is the last resort, but don't hesitate to use it if necessary. It could save your waistline.

When it comes to flying, unhealthy food is common. But it doesn't need to be for you. You can use the tips and tactics above to knock out the bad stuff. Just remember to give yourself a break every once in a while.

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Posted on Oct 17th 2017

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