Maybe just pack a snack for your next flight instead.
And that’s OK because airport dining has actually gotten pretty sophisticated, with some even boastingMichelin-starred establishments.
Here are seven foods you should never buy at the airport.
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Washing leafy greens does not remove all germs.
That’s because germs can stick to the surface of leaves and even get inside them.
Pair that with a flight at 35,000 feet, and you’ll be a swollen mess.
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But maybe hold off on having a few too many because the effects in the air could be disastrous.
This decreased pressure environment diminishes the body’s ability to absorb oxygen and it can produce lightheadedness.
We call this hypoxia.
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So, if you do indulge, double-check to have water in between each drink to keep yourself levelheaded.
Deli Meats
Remember how we told you that salads could lead to food poisoning?
Well, we’ve got some bad news for deli sandwich lovers, too.
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