Choose Your Foods Carefully

Choosing your food carefully is one of the things about Egypt you should know. Visitors to Egypt frequently complain about food sickness. Food that has not been properly kept and chilled is frequently the source. If you want to be safe, follow the rule of boil it, peel it, or forget it; nonetheless, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and other salads may entice you at posh hotels (most vegetables in luxury hotels are rinsed in filtered water and are OK to eat, but you are always taking a chance). Fresh hummus and baba ghanoush will definitely entice you (cold meze are inevitable at Egyptian restaurants), and it's probably safe to consume these dips in most respectable establishments. Avoid true street food, but do not avoid any grilled meat in restaurants as long as it is adequately cooked. Because a lot of Egyptian cuisine is fried, it's not a healthy option, but it increases the probability that you won't get sick.

Fast-food businesses abound in Cairo and tourist areas, and they adhere to high food-safety requirements. Even if you're ready to take a chance on fresh veggies, always drink bottled water, even at the most luxurious hotel. Brush your teeth with it as well. If you are concerned, you can take a Pepto-Bismal pill daily. If you fall unwell, pharmacies are generally available, and pharmacists may often provide antibiotics and other treatments without a doctor's input.