Food poisoning, parasites, salmonella, e-coli, Montezuma’s Revenge! Yikes! These are the things some people worry about before they come to Mexico. For travel to Zihuatanejo, and most parts of Mexico these days, there are simple ways to avoid these illnesses, so you can instead worry about how to order your next beer. My advice may not be foolproof, but I definitely have the world’s most sensitive stomach – my stomach is so sensitive that whenever I left California, even to go on my honeymoon in New Orleans and Savannah, I had tummy problems. (And it wasn’t because of the spicy food, because I’m always cooking from my Paul Prudhomme’s Cookbook!) However, after learning a few simple cautionary steps, I’ve managed to live happily in Zihua for the last several years without anything more serious than the occasional upset stomach.
Before you go: Before you leave for Mexico or any trip, make sure you stock up on acidophilus tablets, and start adding fresh yogurt to your daily diet. I recommend that you do this at least one week before you leave. While on your trip, eat yogurt at least once a day and keep taking the acidophilus tablets to keep the flora in your stomach strong.
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