Food poisoning is one of the most common health problems people experience in summer. Food poisoning is caused by consuming food that is contaminated with pathogens like harmful bacteria, or parasites, and it can cause a range of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. In severe cases, food poisoning can even be life-threatening. Warm and damp conditions facilitate the growth of pathogens. This is why there is an increase in cases of food poisoning in summer. So, we need to be extra careful with food during the warm months. To help you stay healthy and safe this summer, functional nutritionist Mugdha Pradhan, CEO and Founder, iThrive, shares some essential practices to adopt to avoid food poisoning. 1. Avoid food from unhygienic places Eat home-cooked food and avoid outside food as far as possible. If eating out, make sure you're not eating at places with poor hygiene practices such as roadside eateries. 2. Proper food storage Don't keep food ou...
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