airports

printdoc2006
printdoc2006 Posts: 30 Member
edited November 17 in Food and Nutrition
I spend a lot of time in airports trying to find a healthy meal or snack is almost impossible. . So planning ahead is key .. low carb protein powder or a bag of turkey jerky definitely comes in handy. Sitting in STL airport now feeling the lure of fast food whisper my name. Where's that jerky again?

Replies

  • kickassbarbie
    kickassbarbie Posts: 286 Member
    not sure of the point of your post but I travel for work alot too and swear airports are designed to test us to the max food wise... why oh why do they out every yummy food consession known to man there when your stuck for hours? Last week at Luton airport - 6 hour's of staring at the donuts on a metal seat...

    Usually a weatherspoons in uk airports with skinny steak or one of there meals under 500 though. I research the departure lounge etc before getting there to plan what to eat, wish I had your determination to stick with Jerky or a shake! Those benches are super uncomfortable to sit on and eat Jerky, comfy airport resturant seats are where I'm at!
  • kmsoucy457
    kmsoucy457 Posts: 237 Member
    kickassbarbie wrote: »
    not sure of the point of your post but

    The poor man is just trying to distract himself from the McWhisper
  • fattofit_fritch26
    fattofit_fritch26 Posts: 131 Member
    I just flew through STL on Tuesday and I came prepared...almonds, apples, jerky, and cheerios are my go-to packed snacks...and I buy the biggest bottle of water I can find
  • smr09012
    smr09012 Posts: 42 Member
    kickassbarbie wrote: »
    not sure of the point of your post but I travel for work alot too and swear airports are designed to test us to the max food wise... why oh why do they out every yummy food consession known to man there when your stuck for hours? Last week at Luton airport - 6 hour's of staring at the donuts on a metal seat...

    Usually a weatherspoons in uk airports with skinny steak or one of there meals under 500 though. I research the departure lounge etc before getting there to plan what to eat, wish I had your determination to stick with Jerky or a shake! Those benches are super uncomfortable to sit on and eat Jerky, comfy airport resturant seats are where I'm at!

    I found the Pret to be my best option in Luton. Then I ate it staring at the Hotel Chocolat stand. *weeps*
  • emaybe
    emaybe Posts: 187 Member
    Hit the "convenience store" stall and fill yourself up on as many healthy-ish snacks as you can--nuts, granola bars, fruit, veggie crisps... even if they're a little hi cal, it'll keep you from accidentally indulging in 1,000 more calories worth of donuts or pizza! Starbucks and similar coffee shops usually have calories posted and offer salads, or at least lighter meal choices. Airports were the bane of my existence when I was touring frequently (that and trying to eat healthy at gas stations/truck stops, which is pretty similar).
  • PeachyPlum
    PeachyPlum Posts: 1,243 Member
    I always load my carry-on with protein bars, almonds, and fresh veggies. My seat neighbors usually look at me weird when I pull a 1lb bag of sugar snap peas out of my bag and start chowing down, but on an 18 hour flight, you've gotta have snacks!

    Just remember to toss any produce before you get off the plane after an international flight. I almost went to a Beijing prison over a banana.
  • printdoc2006
    printdoc2006 Posts: 30 Member
    PeachyPlum wrote: »
    I always load my carry-on with protein bars, almonds, and fresh veggies. My seat neighbors usually look at me weird when I pull a 1lb bag of sugar snap peas out of my bag and start chowing down, but on an 18 hour flight, you've gotta have snacks!

    Just remember to toss any produce before you get off the plane after an international flight. I almost went to a Beijing prison over a banana.

    Great advice on the veggies THANKS.. stay out of Banana prison; -p
  • printdoc2006
    printdoc2006 Posts: 30 Member
    kmsoucy457 wrote: »
    kickassbarbie wrote: »
    not sure of the point of your post but

    The poor man is just trying to distract himself from the McWhisper

    Yes that was the point. Thank you
  • kmsoucy457
    kmsoucy457 Posts: 237 Member
    PeachyPlum wrote: »
    I always load my carry-on with protein bars, almonds, and fresh veggies. My seat neighbors usually look at me weird when I pull a 1lb bag of sugar snap peas out of my bag and start chowing down, but on an 18 hour flight, you've gotta have snacks!

    Just remember to toss any produce before you get off the plane after an international flight. I almost went to a Beijing prison over a banana.

    The same thing happened to me when i tried to bring my Peruvian trail mix back into the U.S.! Admittedly, American jail is probably cushier than Chinese jail?
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Hit the bar instead...that's the best place to be in an airport.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories