Jet lag fix: Eat these travel-friendly superfoods

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Almonds

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Bananas

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Chia Seeds

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Greek Yogurt

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Oats

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Final Takeaway

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