Special Report
Airline food is good for you!
It’s official; at last, an airline has been publicly praised for its culinary offering. Jo Austin follows the recipe
Closely following the release of its very first cookbook, Above and Beyond, Singapore Airlines is receiving praise from award-winning health journalist, Peta Bee, on the nutritional value of its inflight meals. Peta’s findings have shown that making careful food choices in the air can help enable passengers to arrive at their destination feeling content, refreshed and alert. Says Peta. “Having a good variety of healthy dishes is an increasingly important factor when it comes to choosing an airline for long-haul flights and Singapore Airline’s attention to its in-flight cuisine is at the forefront of this growing trend.”
Peta’s inflight meal suggestions: 1. Jet lag Meals act as ‘time cues’ for your body so adjusting the amount and type of food you eat can make a big difference. Opt for a light meal that is low in calories and fat such as Mee Siam, Malay-style spiced rice vermicelli, as it’s best to arrive feeling slightly hungry. Eat a high protein meal on arrival to keep as active as possible in a bid to switch to the new time zone.
2. Travel sickness Ginger is well known to quell travel sickness so opting for a dish such as Singapore Airlines’ soya chicken with pickled ginger in ciabatta would be a good option to combat queasiness.
3. Indigestion Air travel can bring about a sluggish effect on digestion and absorption of nutrients. Potatoes contain a compound called alkaloids thought to have an antacid effect and turmeric is known to be a potent digestive. Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain that helps break down food in the stomach. Plenty of vegetable and whole grains promote digestion and the protein structure of fish makes it easier to digest than meat. Eating granola with yogurt-berry compote is a good choice to prevent indigestion.
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4. Anxiety Vitamin B, found in whole grains, fruit and vegetables have a profound effect on the nervous system, helping to reduce stress. Celery has long been prescribed by naturopaths for anxiety as it has a tranquilising effect on the central nervous system. Dehydration can also cause stress, headaches and irritability so ensure you have plenty of fluids. SIA’s menu suggestion is stir-fried fish fillet with celery in garlic sauce, buttered vegetables and potato gratin.
A meal such as Singapore Airline’s Yellowtail fillet could ease digestion
5. Fatigue Zinc, found in protein-rich foods, has been linked to better intellectual performance and eating protein with vegetables or fruit provides the brain with vitamins necessary for mental stimulation. Adds Hermann Freidanck, f&b manager
at Singapore Airlines: “With the help of our International Culinary Panel (ICP) made up of award-winning chefs from the culinary capitals of the world, we have some distinctive dishes that are carefully thought out to ensure that they also taste good in the skies.”
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