10 Foods You Should Never Eat Before Flying


If you're hitting the skies, you should probably avoid these foods.

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2 Fried Food
Ethan Calabrese

We never met a french fry we didn't like, but it's best to avoid them, as well as fried foods in general, before a flight. Fried foods can cause heartburn thanks to all those fats and oils, and they tend to be high in sodium, which can lead to fluid retention and cause bloat or swelling in your body. Not fun.

3 Red Meat
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If you're tempted to hit up your favorite burger spot before a flight to keep you full, you might want to think again. Many people have difficulty digesting red meat, so in addition to discomfort, you could treat everyone around you to a pretty gross odor as your body attempts to to digest it.

4 Coffee

Airplanes are already drying to your body to begin with, so combined with the dehydrating properties in caffeine, you could easily develop a headache or become nauseous.

5 Alcohol

Not to kill your vibes, but alcohol + airplanes is a seriously bad idea. It can dehydrate you and lead to you feeling hungover when you land. Is that really how you want to start your trip off?

6 Beans

You know by now that beans cause gas, and that's one thing when you're doing your own thing around your house, but imagine being cooped up in a tiny airplane seat for hours in that situation? Not only is that not fun for you, but it's seriously bad luck for whoever ends up sitting next to you.

7 Apples

Apples might seem like a healthy choice, but all the fiber in them makes them difficult to digest, and you know what that means—gas and bloating.

8 Broccoli

Like beans, cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower can cause gas, so wait to nibble on them until after your flight.

9 Carbonated Drinks

Not only should you avoid them before flying, but when the drinks cart comes down the aisle, you're best sticking with water. Carbonated beverages like soda can cause gas and possibly heartburn.

10 Spicy Food

Spicy food is notorious for causing stomach discomfort, so if you want your flight to be as comfortable as possible, stick with something more bland before boarding.

11 Gum

While chewing gum, you let excess air into your body, which in turn causes gas and bloating. If you need to freshen your breath on-the-go, you're better off sticking with a mint.

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