Russians travel actively to exotic countries. While on vacation in Thailand, India, China and in other equally interesting countries, you, of course, want to taste local dishes that are unusual for your stomach. Do not deny yourself this pleasure, but follow certain safety rules so as not to get infected with an infectious disease or poison.
Before going on vacation, start taking antiparasitic drugs recommended by Rospotrebnadzor and continue the course during the trip according to the instructions. You can use activated charcoal, it is not harmful when taken as a preventive measure, but in case of poisoning it will provide real help by binding toxins.
Upon arrival on vacation, you are already weakened by a flight or a long train journey, to which acclimatization and an unusual environment are added. Therefore, choose food with caution, as the body at this time is prone to malaise.
You should not try ready-made salads if they contain raw or boiled seafood and meat. You can not eat meat dishes with blood, they may contain toxoplasma. If you really want to try exotic cuisine, wait 1-2 days and include unusual dishes in your diet one at a time. Beware of too hot spices and sauces, sometimes with their help, diner owners try to disguise the taste of stale food.
In tropical countries with hot climates, you do not need to eat desserts and cakes with fatty cream. Replace them with fresh fruit, and be sure to peel them off. Wash the vegetables yourself with bottled water and make a salad of them yourself, season it with vinegar (but not mayonnaise). You can eat lactic acid products in their original packaging.
To avoid poisoning, buy fresh meals prepared in front of you. Do not take the windy portions at the hotel buffet, if in doubt, it is better not to experiment.
In exotic countries, tap water is not drinkable, so buy only bottled water and use it for your personal hygiene. Drinks with ice are also dangerous for the unprepared stomach of a tourist, because for the preparation of these drinks they often take the same water from the tap. Ice cream by local chefs can also cause intestinal upset.
When choosing fruits and vegetables, do not save on your health, do not take broken and overripe fruits.
