Little Pret Stars hummus and cucumber bowl

If you’re travelling with little ones (or even if you’re not), nutritional therapist Aneequa Godart suggests grabbing a pot of refreshing cucumber and hummus from – yep, you’ve guessed it – Pret.

“For a savoury option, the hummus and cucumber stick bowl is a great choice,” she says. “Hummus is rich in plant-based protein and fibre, which helps maintain energy levels, while the cucumber provides hydration and a refreshing crunch. All the Pret pots are nutritious and perfect for avoiding the typically high-sugar, low-nutrient snacks often found in airports or on flights.”

Itsu sushi-style nori crunch and wellbeing snacking seeds

Snacking doesn’t get much better than the umami-rich range offered at Itsu. Many flights now operate a nut-free policy, making these little packs of seeds and crackers perfect for when altitude hunger strikes.

“I love Japanese crackers, seaweed peanut mixes or nut-free roasted edamame and beans,” agrees Jane Hutton, a consulting clinical nutritionist and chef at The Functional Foodie. “The protein content of the edamame, beans and nuts stop the vicious cycle of sugar cravings when snacking on carbs, while the savoury umami flavour of the roasting seasoning and rice crackers is supremely satisfying. They are not salty enough to dehydrate, but any savoury or salty snack would need extra fluid on top of the usual dehydration caused by flying.”

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