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Safe food and drinks when travelling
So what foods are safe to eat? Any foods that have been boiled are generally
safe, as well as fruits and vegetables that have to be peeled before eating.
Avoid eating uncooked or undercooked meat or meat that is not cooked just prior
to serving.
Stay away from foods that require a lot of handling before serving. Here's an
example: Nine friends ate at a restaurant when on a school trip overseas; eight
had diarrhea the next day. The one who didn't get sick was the only one who had
ordered a dish that didn't need to be touched by human hands right before
serving.
One of your favorite foods at home is on the safe list on the road - pizza!
Pizza dough, sauce, and cheese are foods that are less likely to spoil than
others, and the high heat of a pizza oven tends to kill any harmful bacteria in
the food.
You've probably heard that you shouldn't drink the water in some countries
overseas, but did you know why? Water supplies in many developing countries are
not treated in the same way as water supplies in developed countries; various
bacteria, viruses, and parasites are commonly found in the water. Many experts
suggest you drink only bottled water when traveling. If you need to use tap
water, you should boil it first or purify it with an iodine tablet. Even if
you're brushing your teeth, rinsing contact lenses, drinking a small glass of
water to wash down pills, or adding ice to your drink, first take precautions to
ensure the water is safe.
The topic of diarrhea may seem gross, but it can be a serious problem.
Traveler's diarrhea, known as turista, often occurs when a foreign type of
bacteria enters your digestive tract, usually when you eat contaminated food or
water. The best way to prevent turista is to be very careful of the food you eat
and the water you drink on the road.
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