I'm puuting this delicately: Since you are not supposed to eat fresh fruit or fresh veggies (uncooked, that is) how does one get enough necessary roughage (fiber) in their diet while in India to keep one's intestines healthy? My husband is concerned.

Well there's lots of fiber in the Lentil and Chick Pea Dishes..as well as lots of breads and naans and cereals...and it is safe to eat fruit that u can peel (such as bananas)..So don't worry...no problem finding healthy things to eat...

Only unpeeled fresh fruit or vegetables are a concern - these items are generally fine if they are peeled.

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Is it safe to eat yogurt in India? Or pickled vegetables? These are common side dishes. I've read many trip reports where people described how they enjoyed their mango lassi. I wonder how you can be sure it's alright? No ice or tap water added or how clean the mango was.

I've been eating yogurt while in India with no problem, but I've stayed away from lassi and fruit juices. I don't want to deal with asking questions about water that is used; besides, I can't be certain I'd get the real answer.I also forego pickled vegs . My concern is not just the food, but also its handling. So, I also stay away from bananas, mangos, and such that are served to me peeled and sliced.

Eat cooked vegetables. Generally food served in 5-star hotels are pretty hygienic. We ate street food while in India but always make sure they are piping hot. I even bought Indian desserts (made from milk) from places where locals shopped and had no problems.

I drank lassi with no problems, but salt lassi, not fruit. If you see the fruit juice made it should be OK, but otherwise you would have to worry about whether it was made with water. I ate street food in China, but not so much in India, as it seemed to sit around after being cooked.

Most people who get the problems take food and drink from street shops. Food in the main hotels is usually quite fine. Check if the vegetables have been washed in clean water and boiled. Peel fruit and wash hands before doing so. Yoghurt is often available to 'cool' hot curries.

Not exactly sure what you require the fiber for, but if it is to stay "regular", probably not many constipated travelers in India, just my guess...

Currently in Hyderabad for work and have been eating carefully, but not obsessing. Have had some yogurt from work cafeteria but otherwise just cooked foods from hotel rest. or very clean rest known by locals from office. Not having problems, but definitely NOT feeling like I need an apple if you know what I mean.

Hope you enjoy your trip - I definitely am.

I drank all kinds of lassis with no problem.If I ate from street vendors,it would only be something fried in front of me(funny at home,fried food is the worst,in a place like India it's among the safest.)

I think it's a bit of a myth to think that if you only eat at hotels you'll be fine.Poor hygiene can come into play anywhere.

I ate lots of yoghurt and really feel like it fortified me.

massagediva, I don't remember you're done with your trip report. Get back to it! Seriously, would love to see the rest of it.

You're right!I leave for Oz in two weeks,so I'll try to finish it before I leave!