Travelling for work
Summary
This episode of The Food Chain explores how to eat well while traveling for work, featuring comedian Celia A.B., business traveler Marissa Poster, and dietitian Natalie Matt. They discuss the impact of stress and jet lag on appetite, the importance of the 80-20 rule for balance, and strategies for managing hotel breakfasts and pre-performance fueling. The guests share personal anecdotes about food choices during tours and international trips, emphasizing that eating is also a way to regulate the nervous system and find comfort in unfamiliar environments.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Eating well while travelling for work
Celia's food highlights and lowlights on tour
Marissa's strategies for finding food abroad
Natalie on managing food abundance and appetite
Celia's pre-show meal and performance impact
The 80-20 rule and allowing for indulgence
Natalie explains fight-or-flight and digestion
Marissa's planning for business meetings
Sponsorship ads and show recap
Introduction of guests and topic
Hotel breakfasts: perks vs perils
Jet lag and its effect on food cravings
Natalie's tips for managing jet lag and sleep
Listener tips: fibre and hydration
Alcohol, crepes, and Edinburgh Fringe habits
Missing home cooking and the comfort of spices
Food as nervous system regulation
Natalie's top tip: pack snacks and eat regularly
Returning home: what to eat first
Outro: Hard-boiled eggs and credits
Promo for The Interface podcast
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