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Default What snacks for the airplane?


"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> I'm trying to be more sensitive about peanut allergies so I didn't pack any
> cheese/PB crackers. Since they don't feed you on an airplane anymore
> (except a miniscule bag of pretzels), what would you take to tide you over
> in the airport and on a non-stop flight ? I've got some Lorna Doone's
> (shortbread cookies) in the carry-on. But I'll be travelling a total of
> three hours and I get nervous so I don't usually eat before I get on the
> plane. What snacks would you take along?
>
> Jill


Anything with protein and some level of fat.

Sugar's and simple carbs wear off too quickly

Beef Jerky
Salmon Jerky
MRE'S :-)
Dried fruit - Fresh Fruit that are easy to eat like Bananas
Corn Nuts
Almonds
Granola bars
A bottle of water or cold tea or both.

3 hours travel is a 1 hour flight today.