Guy Fawkes night in chilly Liverpool followed by a hot jacket potato was a great way to begin my trip to England. Visiting friends and family, catching up over lunch and afternoon teas was fun and exhausting. I took a peaceful sunset stroll on the banks of the Mersey to round off my weekend and wind down before bed.
I slept well, so well I was late for my returning flight.
For once I did not have enough time for a proper breakfast so I grabbed a few nuts, seeds and dried fruit and an apple and dashed to the airport. One thing I try to avoid at all costs is to eat anything from the infamous airplane 'bistro'. Flight food is at the top of my list of 'worst foods in the world'. My flight was one of those flights that is too early for lunch but by the time you reach your destination lunch is too late and dinner is on the horizon. I knew at this particular airport there would be plenty of choice to buy something once I got through security. All too often though the trap of eating something 'on the go' lures you into making incorrect choices for your health.
The coffee shops, selling calorie laden muffins and high salt and fat content sandwiches. The fast food burger and chips or pizza stalls. The Bar. All positioned perfectly for the travelling business person who just doesn't have time or the families with tired and bored children who need to eat NOW. There are some airports with shops or cafes selling healthy options. I love Boots for this. I took a sushi selection box, a little pot of edamame (soya) beans and a large fruit box with chopped melon, grapes and apples. Not to mention my large bottle of water to help combat the dehydration your body suffers whilst flying. Did you know your body will lose around 1.5litres of water during a 3hour flight!!
Experience has taught me that not all airports are as 'food friendly' as others. Therefore I always tell my clients to prepare themselves when they know a flying trip is imminent. Make sure you eat well before you leave, if this is not possible then take something with you. Nuts and seeds, oatcakes and fruit or little packets of dried fruit. Make a healthy sandwich. I would advise that aside from the water you will need, purchasing anything from airports or the plane should be out of absolute desperation and your last choice.
On another note this week I have been busy opening my clinic in Madrid. I am there Tuesdays and Thursdays, for appointments visit the Nattcentre website: http://naprapatia.es/forsida/
SATURDAY IN SEVILLE NEXT.......
