Episode 1 | Jet lag

Jan 7 2009, 12.30pm on C4

Jet lag

We all love traveling but from time to time we suffer from jet lag; long haul is the worst but if you look after yourself before, during and after the flight, it makes all the difference. There are many natural ways to beat jet lag, but in this episode we'll show you how to make the perfect post-flight re-energizing smoothies as well as a re-hydrating vegetable juice. We'll also create a "grapefruit, cardamom and rosemary recovery balm" to rub into your sore and stiff joints during flying.

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Remedies in this episode

Nutritional Information

When flying, avoid heavy foods the day before, like red meats and dairy; best to eat a vegetarian meal and avoid sweets and chocolate. Make sure you set your watch to the time of your destination, then eat and sleep accordingly - this will help to balance your circadian rhythms, the 24-hour cycle in the biochemical, physiological or behavioural processes of living beings. Drink lots of water and avoid alcohol.