Summer Travel Health Advice Use soap, water, and a dash of
common sense. Drink and Eat Sensibly continued... - Drink only
bottled or boiled water. - Eat well cooked, rather than raw or
undercooked meat and seafood. - Avoid any foods or beverages
purchased from street vendors or establishments with unhygienic
conditions. - Avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables unless you
peel them yourself. - Don't put ice in your drinks. But no
matter how closely you follow this advice, you may still come
down with travelers' diarrhea, says Shlim, who believes
restaurant food preparation is the culprit. "Some restaurants
may use the same cutting board for raw vegetables and meat, for
example. Or they may rinse vegetables in dirty tap water." His
advice: Eat only freshly served foods that were cooked at high
heat. "Lasagna and casseroles are risky because they are often
cooked earlier, leaving plenty of time for organisms to grow."
Shlim also advises going to a doctor in advance of your trip and
asking him or her for a course