Rich in fats and oils, fried foods are difficult to digest when flying and can cause heartburn, acidity, fluid retention, and bloating.

Fried foods

Apples

While apples are known as healthy and nutritious fruits, the high amounts of fiber in them can make them difficult to digest, thereby causing gas.

Eating food rich in spices and oil like hot sauces, biryani, parathas, curries, and pickles before a flight can cause stomach discomfort, and heartburn.

Spicy food

While broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables to include in your daily diet, it is not the best item to have before a flight. It can cause flatulence. 

Broccoli

The high amounts of fiber in beans and legumes make them difficult to digest. They are also rich in minerals and protein that can lead to gas and acidity. 

Beans and legumes