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Healthier Airport Eating

Brie Baguette, or Big Mac?
Here are four easy ways to avoid “terminal illness” the next time you fly

1 Educate Yourself

Avoiding obvious vices like Cinnabon is a no-brainer. But it’s important to do your homework, too. For example: while a multi-grain bagel is the best option at Dunkin Donuts, it’s still 380 calories—about the same as five slices of whole wheat bread.

2 Pack Snacks

It’s easy to talk yourself into grabbing a snack to carry on. But be warned: those wholesome-looking bags of trail mix can pack more calories (and fat) than a sit-down dinner. Next time, bring a small sandwich, granola bar or piece of fruit from home.

3 Mind Your Belly

Travel can be disorienting to your system, particularly if you’re crossing time zones. So before you drop $20 on a full airport meal, consider this: do you really need to fill your belly, or are you just killing time? A simple mental check-in might save you the grief.

4 Know Your Options

A recent survey by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine revealed good news: guilt-free airport dining options are definitely on the rise. Here’s a quick rundown of the restaurants most likely to offer healthy entrées at some of Frontier’s most frequented airports.

Denver
  • Itza Wrap! Itza Bowl!
  • Cantina Grill Express
  • Chef Jimmy's Italian Bistro & Spirits
Los Angeles
  • Sushi Boy
  • El Paseo Café
  • Eaturna
Las Vegas
  • Don Alejandro's Texan Grill
  • Freshens Smoothie Company
  • Prickly Pear Café
San Francisco
  • Ebisu
  • Sankaku
  • Guava & Java
Phoenix
  • Roadhouse 66 Bar
  • Blue Burrito Grille
  • Yoshi's Asian Grill