Traveling is exciting and enjoyable for many reasons; one of the highlights of any trip is trying different local cuisines. However, not all food might sit well with your stomach. Thus, it is of great importance that you know which foods to avoid when traveling. In this slideshow, you can look into tips on foods to avoid when traveling. Further, let's also look at some of the best food practices, some of which are doctor recommended as well.

1. FOOD TO AVOID WHEN
TRAVELING
Food Safety Guide:

2. CAREFUL WHAT YOU EAT
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▪Traveling is exciting for many reasons, one of which is
trying different cuisines.
▪Not all food might go well with your stomach, so you should
know which food to avoid when traveling.
▪Certain foods can lead to illnesses of various degrees, from
mild nausea to fatal food poisoning.
▪Therefore, it is not just good sense, but a mandatory rule to
follow certain best food practices.

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1.Tap Water • Never drink tap water especially
in developing countries in Africa
or Southeast Asia.
• Packaged drinking water is the
safest thing to drink.
• If you don’t want to do that, then
always carry your own boiled
water in a sipper bottle.
• You may even consult a health
professional and ask them about
easy DIY water treatment regimes
while traveling to a particular
country.

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2. Ice • Limit your ice intake or use your
own boiled water to make ice
• If eating at a restaurant, always
confirm the water they use to
make ice. If it is packaged ice,
then you can have it
• Avoid iced drinks from street
vendors
• Ice can make you catch a cold or a
sore throat and ruin your travel
plans

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3. Raw meat and seafood • Uncooked or undercooked meat
and seafood are proven causes of
many diseases such as H1N1
swine flu, etc.
• Ensure that all the meat and
seafood dishes are well-cooked
• Avoid eating from places not
frequented by locals or tourists
• If eating street food, ensure that
you know what meat you are
eating

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4. Apples, farm produce,
berries
• Berries are skinless, which may
lead to greater chances of
contamination
• Fresh produce may be a product
of contaminated water
• It would be best if you only had
these fruits if you could wash them
well in non-contaminated water

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5. Sauces, Spices,
Condiments, and Seasonings
• Some countries have incredibly
spicy cuisine, you never know
what spice might irk your system
• Try to avoid very authentic foods
• Try smaller portions first to see if
you are okay with the spice level
• If you had prior experience, best
to avoid them altogether

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6. Unpasteurized Dairy
• In many countries, fresh dairy
products are part of the authentic
spread
• Unpasteurized dairy products
might not meet the standards of
your own country
• Buy good quality dairy products
from reputed grocery stores or eat
at your hotel instead

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7. Street Food
• Be extra careful with street food
• Ensure that the stall is clean, and
that the vendors practice proper
hygiene
• A good indicator is the number of
people eating at a stall – the
higher the number, the fresher
and safer the food
• Meats should always be kept
covered in containers and cooked
well

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A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION & SANITARY TIPS
1. Always invest in TRAVEL INSURANCE
2. Better to go for COOKED MEALS
3. Pack some good brands of SNACKS AND
MEALS
4. Avoid being too adventurous with food, best to
PLAY SAFE.
5. If planning to visit a very exotic destination,
always CONSULTYOUR DOCTOR FOR
VACCINATION.

11. WRAPPING UP
I hope these tips on food to avoid when traveling help you in
having a safe trip.You can enjoy the local cuisine without being
too adventurous and be safe at the same time.
If you are planning international travel, pick a suitable
accommodation. If you prefer a vacation home, then go for the
one close to the local market.There you can find good and safe
ingredients.
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