 Question:
I am going traveling to South America soon and was wondering if there are any supplements you recommend I bring with me to prevent getting sick from the food or water? I am usually pretty careful when I go but do often get sick for a day or two. Would love to hear about what you take with you when you travel! Answer: That is a great question, and one I get quite often, especially when I am somewhere tropical and the other people I'm with, or other tourists I meet, are getting sick but I am not. It definitely has to do with your individual microbiome, as well as digestive and immune system functioning, but there are a few supplements I take that I think really help with prevention and even if you do pick something up: 1. Activated Charcoal - I will take this once or twice when I first get to a new place. It is also designed for when you do have mild symptoms of a food/water-borne illness as it helps rid the body of the pathogenic bacteria more efficiently. It is not meant to be taken on a daily basis since it binds to and removes minerals from the body, as well as the pathogens. 2. Grapefruit Seed Extract - This acts as a natural antimicrobial agent. I add it to the bowl of filtered water that I wash my fruits and vegetables in, and also add a few drops to my drinking water occasionally. 3. Probiotics - These are so important! So many factors influence the diversity and quantity of bacteria that live in our intestines so it is very individual, but for the most part we could all use a nice boost of the good bacteria, especially when we travel somewhere new. Make sure to get a shelf-stable, vegan, enteric-coated probiotic to bring with you. Please book a complimentary 15 Min Discovery Call if you would like support with individual health coaching and custom meal plans.
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AuthorShawna Barker BSc., RHN is a nutritionist specializing in vegan diets. Archives
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