Short work trips: stick to 'safe' bland food or try local dishes?
On 1–3 day work trips I often face the same choice: hotel/canteen options like khichdi, curd rice or dal-roti that feel safe, or a nearby regional thali that looks tempting but risky before meetings. Do you play it safe, mix both, or follow simple rules (one local meal, skip street food, pick protein)? Share what you actually choose and why.
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I usually mix. On 1–3 day trips I’ll do one “adventurous” local meal — almost always at lunch so there’s time to digest before any afternoon meetings — and keep the other meals bland (curd rice/khichdi/dal-roti). I avoid heavy fried street food the day of an important meeting and tend to pick dishes with some protein and yogurt/dal so it’s filling but not greasy. If the thali looks huge I order a smaller portion or share it. Since I like walking, I try to do a 15–30 minute stroll after eating — makes me feel less sluggish and more alert for meetings.
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Official guidance, reviewed for clarity
Practical rules: follow basic food‑safety guidance (WHO/ICMR): eat hot, freshly cooked food from reputable places; avoid ice, unpeeled fruit and raw salads unless you trust the source. If you want to try local food, do one new dish early in the day or on arrival so you can recover if needed. Prefer cooked protein + rice/roti (keeps you full), avoid very greasy/spicy meals right before meetings. Don’t take antibiotics prophylactically; carry oral rehydration sachets and a short‑term antidiarrheal (loperamide) and seek care if fever/blood in stool. Probiotics/yogurt may help but evidence is limited and depends on hygiene.