Superhydration Pre-Flight
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at 20:16 by MartynSinclair.
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VintageKrugParticipantI wouldn’t concern yourself; I have an active gym membership and enjoyed a high fibre breakfast this morning, as is the case most days.
But I draw the line at not having a Buck’s Fizz pre-flight. Think of all that lovely vitamin C you’d miss out on.
26 Mar 2012
at 09:33
RichHI1ParticipantTaking extra water during and after flight will go part way to keeping you in better condition. Avoiding diuretics such as tea and coffee is equally beneficial. Resorting to hydration sachets or using other supplements to reduce debydration should be on medical advice.
Excessive sodium can cause hypertension equally artificially raising blood sugar levels can be dangerous particularly for those with as yet undiagnosed diabetes and kidney issues.
In a way the comment about smoked salmon has a limited truth. Whilst eating scrambled eggs with smoked salmon every day would not be healthy, the human body requires minerals and nutrients in a balanced way for best absorption. For example Vitamin B requires vitamin C for improved absorption. Many supplements are just flushed through the system. Imgesting a healthy balanced diet with a healthy fluid balance in a normal healthy person is preferable to quick fix aupplements.
Bucks Fizz are healthier than Mimosas, one fairly weak Bucks Fizz will probably do no harm however moderation should be a key word and generally regular alcohol is best avoided when flying long haul.
26 Mar 2012
at 09:45
RichHI1ParticipantHealthier would be to eat an orange, that way you get increased Vitamin P to aid absorption. Did you know that Orange is very good for suntans? If you are in a sunny climate, eating or deinking fresh orange in the morning helps your system tan more efficiently. The Champagne not so much, though studies show limited red wine consumption can be beneficial.
26 Mar 2012
at 09:55
VintageKrugParticipantIt was “freshly” squeezed (obviously not there and then) on my flights in Jan (well, exLHR, as I remember the “bits” on the side of my glass).
I’ll check again on Friday.
So shall I instruct Cook to furnish my guests with Oranges in Port as a pudding when next in sunnier climes?
I’m a big fan of oranges and satsumas; helps reduce the unpleasantness of the effects of inevitable noxious emissions when re-pressurising.
26 Mar 2012
at 10:14
BeckyBoopParticipantWell make sure you watch them do it!
My last flight from JFK the cabin crew where pouring from a carton?
There are lots of juice companies that sell you juice with “bits” init, just have a look when you next go food shopping orthwise just speak to Mrs VK*.
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* Edited from Mrs K26 Mar 2012
at 10:21
RichHI1ParticipantIf you are eating fresh fruit particularly citrus on flights then the juice is secondary. Though there are issues regarding preservatives, calcium addition which can impede iron absorption etc.
Poster not to be named, I am usrprised you choose a cook over a chef or chefs. :~)
26 Mar 2012
at 10:25
HippocampusParticipantAlas, I have never met Mr & Mrs VK.
I expect I have unknowningly seen them in the Diary and Society pages of Harpers and Tatler whilst seated in the Concorde Room!
26 Mar 2012
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