Besides drinking plenty of water while you're flying, experts recommend consuming foods that have a high water content. Foods with high water content, such as watermelon and cucumber, are ideal for replenishing lost fluids during a flight. The antioxidants in cucumbers target inflammation, helping to reduce the appearance of swelling that many of us experience after long-distance flights.

Consuming a cup of caffeinated coffee after a flight can also help you feel more energetic for the following day—even though experts warn that coffee is not a substitute for sleep and too much caffeine can backfire. "This can help you stay awake, alert, and energized after experiencing jet lag effects. Make sure to consume it in moderate amounts as too much can have negative effects," says Jesse Feder, RDN, CPT, registered dietitian, personal trainer, and contributor to Team My Crohn and Colitis.

Tea is another drink that can help you overcome jet lag, whether you choose a caffeinated cup to help increase alertness when you're groggy, or decaffeinated tea to calm you down and help you fall asleep when jet lag keeps you awake. Carvosso, DC, a chiropractic expert, and MP Nutrition nutritionist said that drinking ginger tea specifically can help alleviate certain gastrointestinal symptoms associated with jet lag.