Healthy travel isn't just about the destination. It's about the journey, too. After all, no one wants to start a
week-long wellness retreat in Bali feeling less than om-azing. But between the germs and
arid cabin conditions, it can be a real struggle.
There
are, however, a few practices you can adopt on an airplane that can
help tip the odds of staying healthy on your trip further in your favor,
according to flight attendants. Spoiler alert: you should be
very careful in the bathroom.
Scroll down for 4 flight attendant-approved ways to be healthier on an airplane
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1. Do bring your own food
To up your odds of a healthy travel experience, your best bet is to pack plenty of
good-for-you snacks, says flight attendant Kelly B. That's especially true, she says, "if you have a dietary need." Just make sure your
ginger shot is under three ounces and you should have no problems at security.
2. Don't use the bathrooms (unless it's an emergency)
World champion skier
Lindsey Vonn isn't the only one who suggests
not
skipping to the loo on an airplane. While "the bathrooms are cleaned
between every flight,” says Kelly B., she recommends you time your
bathroom breaks for before or after your flight. In it for the long
haul? Pack some
natural cleansing wipes to disinfect its surfaces yourself, first.
3. Do keep your shoes on
The
only place you should really be removing your footwear is security,
according to flight attendant Nguvu Tsare—especially if you're not
wearing
socks. "[Don't] walk barefoot on airplanes,” she advises. Instead, opt for some
chic slides that can slip easily on and off and save the
grounding for your final destination.
4. Don't forget to wash your hands
The
number one rule for staying healthy in the air, is actually the same as
it is on land: "Wash your hands after using the bathroom,” Tsare says.
Packing plenty of
natural hand sanitizer isn't a bad idea, either.
Another important way to stay healthy while traveling is by kicking jet lag's butt. Here's how Well+Good Council member McKel Hill does it.
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