Airplane food: Get in the mood
Chef Jozef Youssef, founder of Kitchen Theory, has created a snack box to battle bloat and ease anxiety when flying
Liquorice & echinacea ice cream
When? During check-in
Why? Research shows 39% of Brits get ill when travelling
How? Liquorice and echinacea are a natural anti-inflammatories and have immune-boosting benefits. They also fight coughs and colds. And the charcoal colour might distract from any pre-flight nerves
Green tea & lavender mochi
When? Just before take-off
Why? This one's for the nervous flyers out there, to soothe and calm
How? Lavender is a well-known natural relaxant, and green tea contains calming amino acids and is high in polyphenols (micronutrients) and anti-oxidants, providing a second immune boost. Why mochi? Because chewy food is calming!
Herbal tea
When? 30 minutes into the flight
Why? To aid digestion and tackle 'jet bloat', caused by air pressure expanding gasses in the body
How? Fennel seeds target cramps and bloating, chamomile calms inflammation, sea kelp detoxifies to aid digestion and lemon balm has immune-boosting properties. The tea is served with a seaweed biscuit rich in umami
Caramelised nut bar
When? End of the flight
Why? For an energy boost
How? The sweet mix of peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds and walnuts provides a shot of energy to awaken any sleepy travellers. The umami-rich mushroom and tomato powder sprinkled on top of the bar re-energises with a savoury kick
Published in the November 2017 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK)