Travel anxiety is real, folks. The to-do travel list of decision-making, packing, bookings and the added hassle of cooking travel snacks and carrying along for those who are conscious about what they eat on their trips or are accompanied by toddlers. Phew!
TBH, all these conversations around eating the right meal on the go is great but ask a new mom, if she rather sleeps 2 hours extra at night before the big journey or wake up early and make and pack snack boxes, chances are she will choose the former. There will be guilt, there will be nightmares amplified by bickering mommy blogs but there will be peace, at least, momentarily.
Most airlines allow passengers to carry their own food and water during domestic flights. Although it’s great for consumers to be able to make their own choice, airports are also going all out to ensure healthy snacks and meals are served around the clock for ease of access.
For instance, at the New Delhi airport, Fresh & Healthy at T2 ensures that food is made from scratch in front of the passenger to allow transparency and better choice. From smoothies to salads, fresh juices and quick sandwich meals on the go, the outlet has limited but good options for mindful eaters.
Most travellers on a short distance flight convince themselves that a meal at home and then at the destination should save them from over-priced and unnecessary airport eating. But the fact of the matter is that excitement coupled with the long strolls does end up making you feel nearly famished or craving some extra calories. And there’s no harm in giving into palette pleasures, once in a while. But of course, not at the cost of compromising on your willed diet plans. A strong will is a strong you, every day!
Nutritious snacks available at most airport stores can be stocked upon for small hunger pangs, also great for kids to munch on the go. Trail mixers, non-fat, low-sugar yogurt, and fresh fruits can be easily accessible within airport premises in case you forget to pick them on your way there.
Definitely, no need to argue with your stomach and tell it to calm down till you reach the home destination or hotel. Give in, it’s hungry and chances are, on its way to becoming hangry. Keep it cool and full, always.
For South Indians, morning and evening tiffins are sentimental spaces and a great way to fill-up the senses, light and tasty just before flying. At Hyderabad and Bangalore airport, Tiffin Express ensures that passengers get their fill of fresh and tasty idlis, pongal, upma for healthy and light snacking. Udupi Upahar at Hyderabad airport can also be a tasty alternative if one is hoping for more authentic Karnataka-style food.
If you are in for a long, night haul at the airport with connecting flights, a quick and light night meal should be your thing. Think soups or salads, roasted vegetables, whole-wheat burritos or even the humble and hearty khichdi. Frequent flyers will tell you that there can be nothing worse than an overstuffed belly on a night flight. You can’t sleep, you can’t stroll, you can’t jump off, either. Burp/ barf much in a stacked flight, well, no!
Before and after the flights, walks around the terminals are blissful and extra few steps amidst strangers can ensure a calm mind before familiar faces start greeting you again!
Bon Voyage! If you do consider our idea of calm and peaceful airport walks, make sure you leave your luggage with us so that it’s not talking to you all throughout.