ok so summer is here (finished my finals!) and many of us will likely be traveling soon. And you know what that means: AIRPLANE FOOD! mmm...tasty right? yea, i think not, and its so unhealthy, packed with sodium, chemicals, and all things bad. Fear not, i have a few solutions that work for me, and i am a frequent flyer. heres so tips:

1) pack cut up veggies and fruit, they are so freshreshing when youve been cramped up in your seat and under dry air conditions. but eat it before you land (agricultural/customs usually have issue with people bringing plant products in).

2) BYOD: Brin Your Own Dip or Dressing. that way you can buy one of those pre made salads and skip their mysterious dressing and have what YOU like. My friend Al had the most awesome idea of storing it in empty baby food containers that are light and portable.

3) Pack sliced bread and cold cuts, but keep them separate, otherwise you sandwiches will get soggy and gross. I actually bring hald a loaf of bread with me on long flights. hey, at least i know my bread is healthy and gag worthy like those little pillows of beige cotton they serve on flights.

4) Bars are good, and here are my personal faves: Luna (LemonZest and Ice Oatmeal raisin), Kind (a new favorite!), Glenny's, and Nature Valley's Oats n Honey.

5) Pack little packets of miso soup. they come in individual serving pouches and just ask for a large cup and hot water and viola, a little soothing delight to keep you sane during the flight.

And if all else fails

6) Melatonin: no, i am not a drug pusher, but the best way to pass time is to sleep. Cause when you sleep your not bored, hungry, tired (well, until you wake up), and all those other irritating things that irk us during flights. Theres nothing like dozing off during take off when the next thing you know, a flight attendant wakes you up to bring your seat to the up right position cause your landing!

Bon Voyage!