Jul 13, 2023
Would you like to know the ideal beverage you must choose to consume while traveling? Well, here it is!
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In a recent video, Celebrity Nutritionist Pooja Makhija revealed her go-to drink when on a flight.
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Are you ready to be surprised? It’s Tomato juice.
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The reason Makhija gave for rounding up on tomato juice as her go-to drink is quite interesting.
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The increased altitude causes the air pressure to drop, which might result in hypoxia. It implies that your brain receives less oxygen, which has an impact on your reasoning, thinking, and cognitive performance.
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But did you know water is also drained from flying? Dehydration of even 2% has an impact on our cognitive functioning. Ever consider what a long haul flight might do to your brain health?
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A 3-hour flight might cause your body to lose 1-2 liters of water. Because tomato juice not only nourishes you but helps with much more, it is a perfect travel drink.
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Tomatoes are so rich in antioxidants like lycopene and beta carotene, it is now fighting oxidative damage and assisting us on two fronts in addition to restoring lost fluids. Now you know what to ask for the next time you fly.
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She advised against drinking orange juice on a flight. Here’s why:
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Fruit juices, in contrast to vegetable juice, contain a lot of fructose, which raises blood sugar levels and causes more oxidative damage to our bodies. On the contrary, you may eat whole fruits instead for fibre and goodness.
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