If you can, I recommend being a vegetarian while in India to reduce the chances of getting serious food poisoning.Ĩ) Don’t overeat. In fact, due to Hindu religious reasons, the state of Maharashtra has banned beef altogether. The meat I’ve seen looks very unsafe, often hanging in the warm, open air with flies buzzing around. India has the lowest meat consumption rates in the world (see graph below). Some spices are good but in my experience chilli’s act as a laxative which is probably something you don’t want.ħ) Consider becoming a vegetarian while you’re there. As always, be sure to get advice form your doctor.Ħ) Avoid too much spicy food, especially chilli’s. It quickly absorbs the toxins or pathogens that are causing the problem. Charcoal tablets on the other hand are an incredibly effective way of stopping diarrhea and preventing dysentery. They are a must before traveling to India and especially during your travels. Probiotics boost the good bacteria in your stomach, improve digestion and increase natural immunity. Coli infection due to eating unsafe Indian street food!ĥ) Probiotics and charcoal are amazing.

Some people brag about how they ate Indian street food and didn’t get sick but it’s simply not worth it.

Also try the 4 and 5 star hotels if you want to be certain of amazingly delicious, safe food.Ĥ) Never eat street food. If you’re a raw foodist, I recommend you change your diet while in India.ģ) Eat exclusively from respectable restaurants that are busy. Uncooked food will inevitably be washed with contaminated water which will make you go running for the toilet. Cooking kills everything.Ģ) Don’t eat salads, juices or anything raw. This is the best way to avoid getting sick due to bacteria or a parasite.

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