Airport food is typically expensive. So, carrying homemade snacks not only offers better nutrition but also saves you money. Neena Gupta has always been a champion of carrying a light, healthy tiffin when travelling, and her recent social media upload gave us a peek at what’s on her plate on air. “Today’s plane menu, khakhra and green moong,” she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. Reflecting on the actor’s choices, Deepalakshmi, registered dietitian at Shree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, said most airport food is calorie-dense and nutritionally poor. “Burgers, fried snacks, and packaged meals are often made with refined flour, excess salt, unhealthy fats, and preservatives. These may fill you up but can leave you bloated, sluggish, and dehydrated during travel,” she said. Elaborating on the benefits of bringing food from home, she said travellers can stay energised, avoid discomfort, and skip the expense and weight of processed airport fare. As such, let’s understand the benefits of Gupta’s flight snack on long-term health. Green Moong According to Deepalakshmi, moong dal — …