B-EAT IT

Passenger reveals unusual in-flight drink-snack combination and people are disgusted

His fellow passengers said the weird food mix belonged in 'jail'

AN AIRLINE passenger has revealed their unusual drink-snack combinations, which has left people disgusted.

The American Airlines traveller shared his in-flight meal on Reddit to the shock of many users.

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One user replied: "Just because there is alliteration does not mean you should dip."

Whilst another was so taken aback by the mixture, they added it should be sent "straight to jail".

A third punter said: "Goes great with the sparkling wine, but not sure I'm ready to try this combo yet."

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Last year, an expert revealed that not eating on a plane can hugely reduce the effects of jet lag.

Teacher Jebediah, who often travels between Vietnam and the US, explained how the trick saved him from ever getting jet lag on long flights.

He told : "My rule is to never eat on the flight, but always before at the airport of departure.

"I fast on the first flight, eating at the midway airport stopover.

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"I fast again on the next flight too, then eat again at the usual mealtime at my destination."

Along with taking melatonin, he said the mix of this and eating at those times means it works "every time" to avoid jet lag, something he admits he used to always get.

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Fasting as a way to reduce the effects of jet lag has even been used by celebs, the CIA and US Army.

Originally called the Argonne Anti-Jet-Lag-Diet, the trick - used by the CIA, involved switching between fasting and feating when travelling.

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A newer method, created by Harvard and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, has simplified the trick.

Lead researcher Dr Clifford Saper said: "Because the body's clock can only shift a small amount each day, it takes the average person about a week to adjust to the new time zone."

The hunger caused by fasting then "overrides" the biological clock, which can reduce jet lag.

There are lots of other ways to avoid jet lag, according to frequent travellers and experts.

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One woman swears by avoiding caffeine before flying.

And study revealed the three foods you should eat that can help reduce jet lag.

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