If you travel frequently by air or flying for the first time and concerned about your calories intake, don’t worry any more now. Simply forget about counting your calories now as a study has recently done the groundwork for you. In a recent survey conducted by a research firm, the food offerings by many leading airlines has been compared.

According to the survey, Virgin America and Air Canada have emerged as the best airlines in providing the healthiest snack options. Alaska Airlines followed closely behind these carriers. The study pointed out that during the current holiday season some 5.53 million travelers are expected to take their flights in and out of the various airports. The study said that the average number of calories per food item this year dropped to 360 from 388 calories in the year 2012.
 
When taking Virgin America flights the customers can look forward to some of the best meals that the airline provides in the U.S. aviation industry. According to the study, the customers can look forward to savor the arugula salad and roasted pear along with almond and fig mustard dressing. The study has however cautioned the customers of United Airlines to avoid taking the Savory and Classic snack boxes and the cheese plate. For those taking short-haul flights on United Airlines, the customers are recommended the Tapas snack box, but refrain from taking in the cheese spread that comes along with it.