Food and Fodder For Fantastic Flights (F^5)
Inspired by a recent flying flurry and bitten by the "hunger-bug"...I decided again, with a little assistance from a little birdie, that I would write about healthy fodder for flying.
Given the still relatively ridiculous FAA rules, you cannot bring food in from outside, unless it is clearly solid, such as a sandwich.
So, the question begs...what is one to do whilest at the airport or on a plane, where they no longer give food on flights.
Here is a short laundry list of suggestions I have amalgamated along my recent travels of decently healthy fare:
1) Sandwiches--turkey breast, chicken breast, roast beef, any lean meat w/ vegetables, and if possible, no mayo.
2) "Granola"--let me clarify...not granola that is made up of entirely chocolate m&m's, coconut, and those "fake" yogurt bites which are nothing more than palm-kernal oil that has been hydrogrenated to make it even worse for you. Meaning...I would recommend, raisins, nuts, and other dried fruits...Just be careful not to overdo them...as the calories add up quickly.
3) Fruit--ahh the beauty and delicious sweetness of "natures candy." What more can you ask for?
4) Sushi anyone?--If there is a sushi stand, grab yourself some of this healthy balanced fare. It's got protein, carbohydrate, and fat all wrapped up in a beautiful nori package.
5) At the same sushi stand...try edamame--that's the green "pea" looking thing...deliciousness and "meal" in one little bean...eat 'em up!
6) Water/tea--antioxidants in tea, plus the hydrating power of water, can't beat that one-two punch. Make sure you buy it after you've gone through security though.
7) If all there is is a little pizza joint, aka "Sbarro", I'd recommend if possible a salad, they tend to have caesar salads in their cold cases,. Or at least a vegie pizza and several napkins to sop up the extra few teaspoons (aka 120 or so calories) of oil on each slice.
8) If it's just one of those "news" stations, again, I'd go with the prepackaged, no salt added trail mixes, water, and perhaps a low-fat crunchy granola bar. They tend to be rather filling, and because there are oats...they actually do have some fiber!
9) Finally, if all there is are fast food restaurants, ya know what i'm talking about...try your best and aim for a grilled chicken breast sandwich, or a small single burger. Forget the artery clogging fries.
It's for your own good, and the ever increasing prices we have to pay for the use of more fuel to go the same distance, because airlines are having to carry heavier planes with heavier people on them.
Anyway, good luck, and safe flights.
Given the still relatively ridiculous FAA rules, you cannot bring food in from outside, unless it is clearly solid, such as a sandwich.
So, the question begs...what is one to do whilest at the airport or on a plane, where they no longer give food on flights.
Here is a short laundry list of suggestions I have amalgamated along my recent travels of decently healthy fare:
1) Sandwiches--turkey breast, chicken breast, roast beef, any lean meat w/ vegetables, and if possible, no mayo.
2) "Granola"--let me clarify...not granola that is made up of entirely chocolate m&m's, coconut, and those "fake" yogurt bites which are nothing more than palm-kernal oil that has been hydrogrenated to make it even worse for you. Meaning...I would recommend, raisins, nuts, and other dried fruits...Just be careful not to overdo them...as the calories add up quickly.
3) Fruit--ahh the beauty and delicious sweetness of "natures candy." What more can you ask for?
4) Sushi anyone?--If there is a sushi stand, grab yourself some of this healthy balanced fare. It's got protein, carbohydrate, and fat all wrapped up in a beautiful nori package.
5) At the same sushi stand...try edamame--that's the green "pea" looking thing...deliciousness and "meal" in one little bean...eat 'em up!
6) Water/tea--antioxidants in tea, plus the hydrating power of water, can't beat that one-two punch. Make sure you buy it after you've gone through security though.
7) If all there is is a little pizza joint, aka "Sbarro", I'd recommend if possible a salad, they tend to have caesar salads in their cold cases,. Or at least a vegie pizza and several napkins to sop up the extra few teaspoons (aka 120 or so calories) of oil on each slice.
8) If it's just one of those "news" stations, again, I'd go with the prepackaged, no salt added trail mixes, water, and perhaps a low-fat crunchy granola bar. They tend to be rather filling, and because there are oats...they actually do have some fiber!
9) Finally, if all there is are fast food restaurants, ya know what i'm talking about...try your best and aim for a grilled chicken breast sandwich, or a small single burger. Forget the artery clogging fries.
It's for your own good, and the ever increasing prices we have to pay for the use of more fuel to go the same distance, because airlines are having to carry heavier planes with heavier people on them.
Anyway, good luck, and safe flights.
posted by Dana M. Ellis, MPH, R.D. @ 7:27 PM
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