Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
Summary
Jet lag can make travel tiring and uncomfortable by disturbing sleep and digestion. Adjusting your meal times before and during travel, and eating smaller meals on local schedules, can help your body adjust faster to new time zones.Key Facts
- Jet lag happens when your body's internal clock is out of sync with the local time after crossing time zones.
- Symptoms include trouble sleeping, tiredness, headaches, and stomach problems like bloating or diarrhea.
- Gradually shift your meal times before traveling to match your destination’s time zone.
- After arriving, eat meals according to the local schedule to help reset your body clock.
- Eating smaller meals before and during travel reduces digestive discomfort.
- Avoid heavy, greasy, or unfamiliar foods early in the trip to prevent stomach issues.
- Experts recommend avoiding alcohol while traveling because it can worsen dehydration and jet lag symptoms.
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