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THE NUTRITION CONSULTATION SERVICE
HEALTHWISE
TIPS FOR TRAVELERS
- In order to begin your trip feeling more energetic, try
eliminating or at least limiting alcohol and caffeine-containing
beverages for two or three days before your flight. Both alcohol
and caffeine are diuretics which can dehydrate you and make
you feel less alert. Also, alcohol and caffeine can interrupt
your normal sleep pattern – especially when you may be
excited or anxious while preparing for your trip.
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Due to the dehydrating atmosphere in the
plane cabin, aim to drink at least one 8-ounce glass of non-alcoholic,
de-caffeinated beverage for each hour that you are airborne.
Dehydration can compound the fatigue that many travelers experience
at the end of a long flight. It may be helpful to take a bottle
of water along with you in your carry-on. You can ask the
stewardess to refill it when they come around with the beverage
cart.
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Take advantage of the "special" meals that
most airlines now offer. You can request a low-calorie, low-fat,
or vegetarian meal through your travel agent or directly through
the airline. With the increase in consumer requests, these
meals have improved significantly – often including commercial
items that may already be included in your HealthWise diet
at home.
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