MOTION SICKNESS

FOODS THAT HEAL

Ginger

Saltines or other dry crackers

Ginger ale

Water

FOODS TO LIMIT

Alcohol

Fried and other fatty foods

Salty foods

Dairy products

Caffeinated drinks

WHO’S AFFECTED

Those with inner-ear problems

Those sensitive to movement
For unknown reasons, certain people are especially sensitive to movement
Motion sickness is a fairly common condition that makes people feel sick to their stomachs when they’re in moving cars, boats, trains, and airplanes

Nutrition Connection

Common sense plays a big role when it comes to eating to ease motion sickness
You don’t want to eat a heavy meal before you travel, for example
Here are some other guidelines to follow: Add ginger to proteins
The root ginger, an essential spice for many Asian cuisines, has a scientifically proven track record for helping calm nausea and vomiting
Add about 1 Tbsp or so of chopped ginger per serving to simple fish, eggs, chicken, or turkey dishes as your pretravel meal
Bring cold ginger ale or iced ginger tea with you to sip as you travel
Skip the chips—and milk
Eating salty foods and dairy products can worsen motion sickness, as can heavy, fatty meals
Munch on dry crackers
These are easy on your queasy tummy
Stay well hydrated
To maintain adequate fluid levels, drink at least eight glasses of water, ginger ale, or iced tea for 24 hours before you travel
Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which are dehydrating

Beyond the Diet

Some proven techniques for avoiding motion sickness include: Sit in the front
If you experience motion sickness on a car trip, try to ride in the front seat, or drive
Skip the reading
Reading or using electronic gadgets while in a car or other moving vehicle makes many people experience motion sickness
Get plenty of air
Keep air vents positioned toward your face or keep a window open, if possible
Face the front
Choose a seat that faces the front on a train, and choose a seat as close to the front as possible on a boat or airplane
Request a window seat when you’re flying
Stay in the middle
When you’re aboard a ship, stay in the center of the boat and focus on the horizon
Avoid going below decks when you’re feeling queasy