Travel Like An Athlete

TRAVEL LIKE AN ATHLETE 14 ARRIVE REFRESHED AND READY TO GO EAT TO BEAT JET LAG SLEEP WELL! DARK ARTS Light exposure regulates your body clock so try wearing sunglasses during and after your flight until you are ready to face the light Follow Heathrow's four day plan to help you cope with travelling across different time zones Nine simple tips to ensure you arrive at your destination bright-eyed not bleary! Help your brain stay awake by choosing a meal high in tyrosine - an amino acid found in high protein foods like turkey, eggs, almonds and dairy 3 DAYS TO GO FEAST! RELAX Wear loose High protein breakfast and lunch and a high carbohydrate dinner. Limit caffeine to between 3pm and 5pm only comfortable clothing and take a jumper with you to keep out the cold UNWIND Choose music over a film to help you drop off OTry a cheese omelette or smoked 2 DAYS TO GO FAST! salmon and scrambled eggs followed by a yoghurt BOOK WISELY Light meals only today like salads, soups, fruit and juices STRATEGIC NAPPING Book your flight so you arrive to coincide with bed time Keep tiredness at bay by having a strategic 45 minute nap at the time you would normally be asleep at home 1 DAY TO GO FEAST AGAIN! Back to high protein breakfast and lunch and a high carbohydrate dinner. Don't forget to limit your caffeine too. Peppermint can reduce daytime sleepiness and fatigue - peppermint tea is a good choice ON THE PLANE Avoid alcohol which has a stimulating effect. Try Chamomile tea instead. MIND GAMES Change your watch to local time at DAY OF TRAVEL FAST AGAIN! your destination as Soon as you board your flight Did you know that chewing gum stimulates facial muscles and blood flow to the Limit caffeine to the morning if you are flying West or between 6pm and 11pm if you are heading East Flying long-haul? Try to sleep, waking at breakfast time at your final destination and staying awake until landing High protein breakfast is best! Avoid alcohol and aim to drink 200 mls of water each hour WEST IS BEST Eastbound journeys produce the worst type of jet lag because you lose time across zones HESTIS BANK YOUR SLEEP Gradually adjust your sleep times towards those at your destination a few head, helping you stay alert? days ahead of travel DRIED FRUIT GRAPES AND OTHER FRESH FRUIT CEREAL BARS RICE CAKES YOGHURT SESAME BARS STILL BOTTLED WATER OAT CAKES NUTS HEALTHY SNACKS TO TAKE ON BOARD www.vacations-gateway.com AARIVAL TIME 30