Lunch on the Plane



Whenever we fly, we always take a sack lunch with us.  The food at the airport is not fresh and home-cooked with good ingredients, and you never know how long your travels many take, even if your flight is only an hour.

 

Fred went on a trip to California a couple weeks ago and this was the lunch he took with him.  He was optimistic that his flight would be on time - I typically pack a bit more food when I travel. 

 

For a lunch when you don't want to or can't bring a thermos bag or ice pack, don't bring meats (or perishables) and use your 'food' as the ice.  Be prepared and have some frozen muffins or other homemade bread, pastry or dessert creation in the freezer to bring along.

 

Airplane Lunch Possibilities:

 

Frozen muffins (lemon poppy seed as shown in the photo)

Frozen cookies (such as Mary's (chocolate chip) cookies)

Fresh noncrushable fruit (organic apple, orange, pear, etc.)

Fresh veggie sticks (organic carrot, celery, cucumber, etc.)

Trail mix (Fred created the trail mix in the photo above for his trip - I'll share his recipe tomorrow)

Frozen nuts (such as Brazil nuts, almonds, etc.)

Hard cheese cubes such as an aged cheddar (don't freeze your cheese in advance)

 

Nuts and cheese are excellent choices to bring when traveling.  Though they are refrigerated at home, they can be left out for the day.  If you pack your lunch on the way out the door, then frozen bready items you pack will help keep the other items cold for longer. 

 

Do not try to bring anything that is at all viscous, including honey or it will be confiscated.  I bought some expensive raw honey while in the east and had it taken away from me by security at the airport when trying to fly home with it.  Of course, you also cannot bring water or other drinks into the airport.  You can bring an empty bottle though.  I also include an empty water bottle and fill it once I get inside the airport.  Staying hydrated is key when flying.

 

Once Fred got to California he found a Sprouts grocery store and stocked up on foods to eat during the week.  He had a small refrigerator in his room and he ate all his breakfasts in his room.  I have provided many more tips on eating when traveling in another post.

 

Traveling does not have to mean that you stumble off your FoodsbyGod diet.  You will be amazed how much better you will feel if you plan ahead, bring good foods with you and stay on track.