We cannot change altitude or air pressure while in an airplane. However, if flying makes us feel bloated and full, health experts provide several suggestions for dealing with it:
1. Take care of your food
Starting the day before departure, avoid foods that will cause gas in the stomach, according to Tamara Duker Freuman, a dietitian in New York City who specializes in digestion.
One food that can produce gas in the stomach includes nuts, onions, garlic, wheat, dairy products and fruit.
Nonetheless, according to Jo: “Everyone’s body reacts differently to different foods, so first and foremost is to understand which foods personally make us bloat, like wheat, dairy or vegetables, for example, and avoid them for the duration.” flight.”
“Avoid high fiber foods such as spices before flying because some people find these foods difficult to digest in the intestines and cause bloating,” he said.
However, once you arrive at your destination, “Don’t forget to consume lots of fiber to avoid constipation on the trip,” he added.
2. Get used to hydration
Meanwhile, according to Dr. Baha Moshiree, a gastroenterologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest in Charlotte, North Carolina, hydration is the main key to avoiding constipation, which can worsen the condition of bloating and gas.
“Bring a refillable water bottle so you can sip water throughout the day. And avoid alcohol the day before and on the day of your trip, as it can cause dehydration,” he added.
Megan Lyons, clinical nutritionist and owner of Lyons’ Share Wellness in Dallas, also emphasizes the importance of hydrating with water, because the low humidity air on an airplane can cause dehydration, which makes the stomach bloated.
“Overcome this problem by drinking lots of water throughout the day during flights and limiting consumption of drinks that cause dehydration such as coffee and alcohol,” he said, quoted by The Washington Post.