Being comfortable on a flight - any kind of flight - is something we're always trying to achieve. And while we've likely heard of plenty of things we should avoid doing to help that cause, here's something experts say you should definitely try. It all has to do with a little yellow pre-fight snack that can help.
READ MORE: The most beautiful campgrounds across Victoria "A banana is your best bet before boarding a flight," celebrity dietician Nmami Agarwal said in an interview with Variety. "The fruit is loaded with potassium, which can regulate blood pressure and help ease any muscle cramps you face during a flight." She also said oranges can be a great choice as they are "rich in Vitamin C, which helps to boost immunity".
READ MORE: Best freebies you can get on airlines, including Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Bananas can help even if you've already taken off, according to Dr Rosie Godeseth, Vitality's associate medical director. She recommends indulging in bananas while flying. "For some people, the fight or flight response can kick in, disrupting hunger regulating hormones like leptin," she told The Telegraph.
READ MORE: Must-do activities to do with kids in the Gold Coast "Taste can also be affected as the cabin environment dulls our senses, with factors such as cabin lighting, stress, and even in-flight entertainment changing how things taste to us." But be careful not to get too snack-happy on a flight. Sarah Built, who has worked up a lifetime of .
