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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Coverage of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in the Nexus archive.
- Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
Jet lag can be minimized by adjusting meal schedules to align with the destination's time zone, eating smaller meals, avoiding alcohol, and using caffeine strategically. Experts from Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota recommend shifting meal times gradually before travel and maintaining local eating patterns to help the body adjust.
- Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
The article discusses how adjusting meal schedules, eating local foods upon arrival, avoiding alcohol, and using caffeine strategically can help minimize jet lag. Experts like Tara Schmidt and Joanne Slavin recommend aligning meals with the destination's time zone and avoiding heavy or unfamiliar foods during initial travel days.