Avoid cramps and diarrhea on vacation easily

Abdominal cramps instead of bathing beach, nausea instead of buffet variety and hotel toilet instead of sightseeing - every third German suffers during diarrhea during a trip abroad. How come this and with what simple tricks can prevent this unwanted "souvenir" explains Dr. Susanne Fink-Tornau, nutritionist and ecotrophologist at the health food manufacturer Natura.

danger zones
Normally, billions of microorganisms keep the intestinal flora in balance and effectively ward off pathogens and toxins. "However, since in other countries, the body previously unknown germs, for example, special Escherichia coli species, occur, the delicate structure is easily confused. This favors the occurrence of infections. " Fink-Tornau. Harmful bacteria can occur in raw or uncooked meat as well as in fruits and vegetables. One of the most common causes of this is polluted liquids that provide an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.

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While tap water in Germany has a high quality and can be drunk without reservations, this does not apply to many popular holiday regions. Regular checks and guidelines are usually missing. The same applies to cooling options and hygiene conditions. Often these are insufficient for the hot temperatures and high humidity and thus favor the formation of dangerous pathogens in food. Especially with egg and dairy products special caution is needed.

Preventive measures

The following tips show how the stay abroad succeeds even without unpleasant symptoms: Already before the holidays, the intake of functional foods from the health food store helps to support the intestinal flora in the long term. Products such as Darmflora Plus or Darmflora Restore contain protective active cultures.

Consume only cooked, fried or peeled foods and forgo raw foods. Even with samples of food stalls or food stalls on the preparation pay attention.

Avoid open drinks, ice cubes and tap water. Either buy closed bottles or boil tap water, milk and Co..

To prefer spicy and salty food, as spices fight effectively against bacteria.

Dairy ice cream may contain salmonella, so you should prefer sorbet and fruit ice cream.
"If a disease occurs despite all precautions, it usually resolves after three to four days. If complaints persist, be sure to call a doctor. If babies, toddlers, pregnant women and people who take medications on a regular basis show symptoms, they should be consulted immediately. " Fink-Tornau concluding.