A FITNESS influencer has claimed she was chastised by cabin crew after bringing a “smelly” packed lunch on to a flight.
Vanusa Freitas, 32, was sitting in a first class cabin when she was told other passengers had complained about her protein heavy dish.
The 32-year-old claimed the flight attended threatened to throw her food in the bin.
The influencer, who has more than 116,000 followers on social media said: “The flight attendant came to talk to me about the smell being bothersome.
“I always carry my meal prep with me.
“Everyone who knows me is aware that I follow a strict diet and have a very precise eating schedule.
“This time was no different.
“I got on my flight and, of course, brought my pre-portioned food along.”
Vanusa flew from London to Spain at the end of September but said she didn’t want to “reveal the airline’s name, despite it being an unpleasant incident.”
It’s not first time Vanusa’s dietary requirements have caused controversy.
However, this latest incident in the air involved a dish of sweet potatoes and eggs.
Last month, she shared how a date was left less than impressed as she brought her own meal along to a restaurant.
Vanusa, who is a big egg fan, revealed she ate 250 eggs a month to maintain her muscular figure.
Her strict diet focuses on natural foods rich in proteins and low glycemic index carbohydrates to gain lean muscle mass and aid muscle recovery.
But while they are good for the body, eggs are famously quite stinky.
She said: “I noticed people giving me strange looks, but I didn’t pay much attention.
It was only when a flight attendant came over that I realized the smell was bothering others.
“They told me it was too strong, that other passengers were complaining, and they even considered throwing my meal away because of it.
“But in the end, I managed to convince them to let me keep it until the flight was over.”
Despite other people’s opinions about her pre-made meals, Vanusa refuses to change her lifestyle.
She added: “I understand where people are coming from, but it’s complicated.
“I have my lifestyle and need to stick to my diet. We need to find a middle ground, right?
“Maybe I’ll bring something different next time, but giving up my meal prep?
“That’s not happening.”
