We all know the drill: The beverage cart makes its way down the center aisle of the airplane as in-flight hospitality service begins. One decision you need to make during your flight will be what to order when the flight attendant asks you what you’d like to drink. Like most things – even at 30,000 feet in the sky – there are good choices and not so great choices to make when presented with options.
Fox News Digital reached out to two nutrition experts for insights into staying hydrated during an airline flight. Here’s a deep dive into the most important issues. Why is hydration important during a flight? Our body always needs fluids and being on an airplane raises the stakes of this need.
“Some flights are pretty long, and the air on the plane is drier,” Lisa Valente, MS, RD, nutrition expert with Healthline in Burlington, Vermont, told Fox News Digital. “We can lose more fluids at altitude, which puts us at increased risk for dehydration.” What beverages are recommended on a flight? To be prepared for what your choices are, take a moment to read the card in your seat-back pocket to find out what your options are.
Here are some better beverages to consider. Water : Most people understand that water is the standby choice of air passengers, and many opt to bring their own water bottle on a plane. “I love plain water on a plane.
It’s hydrating and always a good choice,” said Valente. With or without ice, water is always a great choice. To be best prepared .
