The best way to make sure that what you’re eating is good for you is to make it (or bring it) yourself. Solid foods like nuts, fruits, energy bars and bite-sized veggies will clear security easily.
I shopped at Trader Joes to pick up food for my five hour plane ride.
Lunch before I go: Super Spinach Salad with sliced grilled chicken and pineapple for dessert.
- This salad is high in carbohydrates due mostly to the dried cranberries (which I take out) but the chickpeas and quinoa provide you with protein AND carbs. Adding chicken is optional
- The included dressing is high in sugar so I prefer lemon juice (you can add some salt and pepper to taste)
Snack and dinner for the plane: Artichoke and Hearts of Palm salad (no dressing) with low sodium turkey breast, apples, baby carrots and a few unsalted raw almonds and cashews.
- This salad does not have a lot of protein so I like to add my own (chicken or low sodium turkey)
- I will pick up a big bottle of water once I make my way through security.
The key to healthy eating on the plane is preparation. Not only does the food that you bring taste great, it’s good for you and it is guaranteed to save you money.
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