Going on a holiday is one learning experience. Interacting with the locals and see places known the world over. Travelling is also one gastronomic experience. In fact, many people travel to another country solely for a search of the best culinary experience the place has to offer.
Yes, you would definitely want to try the exotic, strange-looking, mouthwatering delights that you see on the restaurants, cafe's, bistros, and even on sidewalk stalls. Taking extra care on what you ingest is still advisable as you would not want to ruin your vacation by getting your stomach upset.
Listed below are some of the things you can do to have one big gastronomic experience and at the same time taking care of your stomach.
1. It doesn't mean that the food you get home is always safer from food you can get when on vacation. The cause of intestinal distress, sometimes referred to as traveller's tummy, usually stems from the fact that your body isn't accustomed to the meal. Thus, your body needs to acclimatize to exotic food.
2. Shun eating uncooked meat, especially if not used to eating raw back home. Disease-causing bacteria thrives in raw meat. This goes the same for sea foods. Ensure that your food gets cooked really well.
3. Hot exotic coffee and tea are generally harmless; the hot water kills the bacteria. It is then suggested that hot beverages are preferable and without any potentially contaminated milk too. If you really need to have milk in your drink, opt for milk that has been pasteurised and packed in sealed containers.
4. Pasteurised fresh milk is a good option. This applies to other dairy products such as yogurt and cheese.
5. When purchasing dishes from a food establishment, order your meal well done, and eat them while they are still really hot. Be wary of dishes that are characterised by raw vegetables or runny eggs.
6. If possible, observe the handlers who are preparing the food. Avoid food places that are not clean at all times. If you feel like your food handler does not have good hygiene, then do not take food from him.
7. Give fruits a good washing before ingesting it. This will eliminate chemical residue from the fertilizers and insecticides sprayed on the crops before they were harvested.
8. Before taking cheap holidays to Turkey, Spain, Greece or any other country on the globe, it is a great idea to adhere to an old, tested food-safety tip: bring spices. Spices such as chilies and turmeric have anti-bacterial qualities which make dishes safer to consume. Additionally, they can make foods taste even better. It is possible to bring your favourite spices or get them locally.
You've now learned methods to keep healthy whilst enjoying a gastronomic adventure. Your satisfaction guaranteed, you'll genuinely cherish your holiday not just for the scenery and sounds but also for the flavours offered.
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