Staying Healthy While Traveling Is Easy With These 8 On-the-Go Tips

You don't know who sat in that plane seat before you — or whether or not they sneezed on the armrest. Bring a travel-size pack of disinfecting wipes so you can quickly wipe down the armrests, tray table, and seat belt buckle. It's worth it for the peace of mind alone.

You might not know it, but your gastrointestinal tract has an enormous impact on the immune system.* Studies have shown that probiotics can help bolster your immune response.* Before you leave on a trip, it's not a bad idea to start taking a quality probiotic. You can even pack MegaFood Immune Defense* Shelf-Stable Probiotics in your carry-on, since they don't need to be refrigerated.

Your entire body — including your immune system — functions better when it's well hydrated. Pay attention to your water intake, especially if you're flying — airplanes are notoriously dehydrating due to the recirculated air. Bring a reusable water bottle you can refill at every airport, rest stop, or hotel. That said, you probably want to bring your own water, tea, or coffee on the airplane: flight attendants often say that the onboard water and ice machines never get fully cleaned.

Vitamin C has long been the first line of defense in supporting our immune system.* Make sure you're getting plenty of it by packing MegaFood C Defense gummy vitamins for your next trip. These citrus gummies get their zingy flavor (and vibrant color!) from farm-fresh oranges, and don't include any high fructose corn syrup, gelatin, or artificial colors of any kind.

Just because you're traveling doesn't mean you should throw your healthy eating habits out the window. Try to eat fresh fruit and vegetables with almost every meal, whether that means scouring the airport for a cafe selling apples or packing your own healthy lunch before you leave home. All those vitamins and minerals will keep your body in tip-top shape.

Missing out on sleep can compromise your immune health — and traveling is notoriously rough on your sleep cycle. You might not be able to get a full night of sleep on a red-eye flight or busy work trip, but you can at least try to catch a few more zzz's. Bring an eye mask, ear plugs, and cozy blanket or scarf so you can get as much shut-eye as possible. Hey, four hours of sleep is better than none!

Elderberry is yet another trick to have up your sleeve while traveling: studies show that elderberry can help activate the immune system. Before traveling, try taking MegaFood Elderberry Immune Support* gummies daily to support your immune health.* While traveling, up the ante with MegaFood Immune Defense*, which blends elderberry with phytonutrient-rich herbs, echinacea, and andrographis.

A quick yoga break can do wonders for your stiff neck and aching feet, not to mention your mental state. Take the opportunity to get your blood flowing whenever you can. Start the day with a short yoga flow in your hotel room, find time for a walk around the park after lunch, or even get up mid-flight to do a loop up and down the aisles of the plane.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.