"Hummus provides protein that keeps you feeling full and satisfied while providing you with the energy to get through your trip," Dr. Harry said, noting that pairing it with water-rich, anti-inflammatory vegetables may help ease some of the inevitable aches and pains you experience during a long flight.
Plus, veggies that are high in water and fiber, such as carrots and celery sticks, can keep you hydrated and regulate your digestive system, leading to fewer bathroom breaks in the air. "The fiber adsorbs the water, which then allows less free water to pass as urine," Tarek Hassanein, MD, FACP, founder of the Southern California GI and Liver Centers, told POPSUGAR. That's in addition to keeping your body well-hydrated and in top form. "It's a two-for-one – your body is operating better, and getting rid of less," he said.
