What to eat and what not to eat to ensure good health on the day of preparing to watch a parade or procession

These days, people from all over the city flock to the central streets of the capital to watch the A80 parade. Many families bring all kinds of food such as sticky rice, boiled chicken, ham, bread, fruit, etc.

Student volunteers give water to people watching the parade - Photo: TTO

Beware of bacteria that cause poisoning

However, the sunny and rainy weather, long waiting time, improper food preservation and selection can easily turn the joy of watching the parade into worries about digestive disorders or food poisoning.

So when going to see a parade, what should you eat and what should you avoid to both fill your stomach and stay healthy?

According to nutritionists, there are many types of microorganisms that cause food poisoning, including bacteria and fungi. The most common bacteria that causes food poisoning is cholera bacteria (V. Cholerae) - a type of bacteria that can live in the external environment for quite a long time, especially in water and food. The second are typhoid bacteria (Salmonella), dysentery bacteria (Shigella), E.coli bacteria, Campylobacter.

To ensure safety and avoid bacterial and fungal infections that can lead to digestive disorders, first of all, always keep your hands clean. Remember to wash your hands before eating, or carry a bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer or disposable antibacterial wipes to wash your hands before meals.

In addition, it is important to use clean water, which can be boiled water or bottled water.

Families can prepare food for the trip but should prioritize fresh, clean and well-cooked food, and peeled fruits such as bananas, mangoes and oranges to reduce the risk of infection.

Because processed food has a shorter shelf life, people need to pay attention to preserving it well to avoid bacterial contamination. It can be placed in a box or a cooler bag containing ice, frozen gel bags and at a temperature below 8 degrees Celsius to prevent bacterial growth.

Before using, check if the food is spoiled or not. Absolutely do not use if you detect that the food has a strange smell, is leaking, has insects, flies, etc.

People also need to pay attention to eating on time, not skipping meals, and maintaining at least 3 main meals/day to maintain energy and prevent digestive disorders. Prepare healthy snacks such as dried nuts, dried fruits, and oatmeal cakes for use when needed.

Be careful with street food, street food is attractive but can potentially pose a risk of infection if not hygienically prepared.

Maintain a balanced diet, do not overuse fried foods, fast foods, and sweets. Combine enough starch - protein - fiber - vitamins in each meal to maintain endurance and good spirit.

What should not be eaten to avoid poisoning?

Some foods should not be consumed while traveling or watching parades, such as raw, undercooked or reheated foods.

Raw seafood and shellfish that are not thoroughly cooked because they pose a higher risk. Raw or undercooked eggs; salads and cold cuts; fruits and vegetables that cannot be peeled.

Unpasteurized dairy products - be careful as not all milk and cheese are pasteurized. Food that has been left out for a long time or has been exposed to flies.

In addition, experts also recommend that before the trip, you should research reputable dining locations, bring basic digestive medicine and supplement probiotics if needed.

When you have symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, fever, and prolonged abdominal pain, you may have food poisoning. At that time, you need to rest, replenish electrolytes, and go to a medical facility.

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