For air travelers .. 5 foods you should not eat before the flight

Many nutritionists warn once morest eating foods Fast and salty snacks and snacks before any flight, due to its side effects and discomfort.

A report prepared by health experts warned once morest eating 5 foods before any flight, because of its repercussions on the stomach and digestive system, according to the Best Life website.

Processed and salty foods

Dietitian Illing Tsai also explained that salty foods and fast food can be very irritating to the digestive system, especially those that are high in fat, which digest slowly while sitting, and can thus cause heartburn.

In addition, she explained that these foods exacerbate feelings of fatigue and tiredness.

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Beans and other legumes

She also indicated that beans and other legumes can also disturb the traveler, especially as they cause gas following any meal.

And due to the way pressurized cabins work on planes, the effects on your digestive system can be worse once you’ve actually taken off.

The nutritionist explained that gases expand in the body when they reach a high altitude, noting the need to avoid those foods that make us feel bloated.

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Broccoli, kale and vegetables

In addition, some may think that eating salad is the best option at the airport, but raw vegetables, especially vegetables such as kale and broccoli, can cause more gas.

“Since altitude actually causes increased gas production, raw vegetables are more likely to make you feel bloated in the sky,” explained Erin Judge, registered dietitian, gut health expert and founder of Gutivate.

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spicy foods

Also, spicy foods can irritate the stomach more and cause excess gas and bloating, says Paula Dobrych, a registered dietitian.

She said that spicy food can increase the chance of feeling stomach discomfort on the plane, and advised not to eat hot sauce right before flying.

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Sugar-free gum or candy

While many consider it fashionable and desirable to eat your favorite gum to help your ears adjust to changes in cabin pressure during flight, experts have a different opinion.

They believe that chewing gum while flying also causes you to swallow air, which can lead to bloating.

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This is especially true for any products made with artificial sugars that are difficult for the body to digest as they may have a laxative effect.