Digestive problems, diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps can be some of the worst things that can happen to a traveler on his journey. So travel experts advise prevention by paying close attention to what they eat and drink on their trip.
“Food poisoning can happen at any time,” said Leah Silberman, a registered dietitian with Medical Offices in Manhattan. “Travelling exposes you to new food sources, and this increases your chances of contracting foodborne illnesses that your body may not have protection against.”
Huffpost reported that one in six Americans contract a foodborne illness each year, leading to 3,000 deaths.
and 128,000 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.
What is traveler’s diarrhea?
Traveler’s diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting and fever are among the most common travel-related illnesses, which travelers contract by consuming contaminated food or drinks.
Travelers are mainly infected with Escherichia coli, but they can also be infected with salmonella, shigella, campylobacter, astrovirus, norovirus and rotavirus, as well as the parasite Giardia.
According to the CDC, the most dangerous destinations are Asia (excluding Japan and South Korea), the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and Central and South America.
What foods and drinks should be avoided when traveling?؟
Raw fish and meat
Raw meat and seafood are a “no-go,” according to registered dietitian Vanessa Risito.
According to Silberman, rare steaks, sushi, ceviche, raw seafood, or insufficiently prepared meat, fish, or seafood increase the risk of bacteria, parasites, or viruses spreading in the body.
Raw fish and meat
Uncleaned fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables may attract germs that cause disease. Therefore, they should be washed well with drinking water before eating them, and choose fruits and vegetables with thick skins – such as bananas, oranges or avocados – that can be peeled to reduce the possibility of ingesting pathogens.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
dairy
Pasteurized milk and dairy products in sealed containers are usually safe for consumption, but unpasteurized dairy products, such as cheese, yogurt, or ice cream, are more likely to contain dangerous germs, such as listeria, salmonella, or E. coli.
street food
Travel experts warn against eating some foods offered by street vendors, because they do not follow safety procedures such as washing hands and checking the temperatures and quality of ingredients.
street food
In the event that the traveler has diarrhea that may last for a few days or a week, he must maintain body moisture and drink plenty of bottled water or other safe fluids, because diarrhea and vomiting cause dehydration.
He or she may also take over-the-counter medications such as loperamide (Imodium) or anti-nausea medications such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine).
2023-07-22 13:41:00
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