What snacks prevent bloating on a plane?

“In the case of bloating from water retention, minerals such as magnesium can be supportive. Magnesium-rich snacks such as some nuts and dark chocolate may be helpful as well as a supplement such as True Hydration,” Jo says.



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Taking probiotics can help support a healthy gut and reduce bloating. You can take them in the form of tablet supplements or incorporate them naturally in your diet via foods such as sauerkraut, kefir and live yoghurt – great options to eat before and during your flight (depending on what's available).

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Make sure your pre-travel diet includes plenty of fiber, which makes stools softer and more comfortable to pass. Foods high in fiber include many fruits, like apples (with the skin), raspberries, and pears; beans; and whole-grain foods such as bran cereal.

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The following quick tips may help people get rid of a bloated belly quickly:
  1. Go for a walk. ...
  2. Try yoga poses. ...
  3. Use peppermint capsules. ...
  4. Try gas relief capsules. ...
  5. Try abdominal massage. ...
  6. Use essential oils. ...
  7. Take a warm bath, soaking, and relaxing.


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What To Eat Before a Flight
  • Fruit and Smoothies. Bananas are a great way to start the day, even those you don't spend at 35,000 feet. ...
  • Nut Butters. Small amounts of natural peanut butter or almond butter will keep you feeling full for a long period of time. ...
  • Good Bread. ...
  • Drink Water. ...
  • Quinoa. ...
  • Crackers.


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10 Tips for Plane Travel
  1. Drink more water. Hydration will help you handle anything air travel sends your way. ...
  2. Drink less alcohol. Alcohol presents a double threat to airplane wellness. ...
  3. Pack for hydration. ...
  4. Prepare your immune system. ...
  5. Flex your calves. ...
  6. Stretch everything else. ...
  7. Sleep near the window. ...
  8. Make your own legroom.


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Recommended probiotic strains that have been well researched for bloating include:
  • Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM. ...
  • Bifidobacterium lactis HN019. ...
  • Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07. ...
  • Lactobacillus plantarum LP299v. ...
  • Bifidobacterium infantis 35624. ...
  • Bacillus Coagulans. ...
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856.


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Eat Light. Contrary to popular belief, flying on an empty stomach doesn't help you combat air sickness. In fact, an empty stomach actually exacerbates symptoms. Eat a light meal such as crackers, fruit, and other light snacks.

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Eating lots of heavy carbs such as pasta with thick, dense sauces, breads, muffins or cakes will leave you feeling lethargic, cranky, and not full or satisfied, he said. Your blood sugar levels will spike and then fall, which will negatively impact how you feel.

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