Do You Really Want to Eat That?

How Your Immunity Can Change the ‘Five-Second-Floor Rule’

Most people are familiar with the old saying that food is safe to eat for five seconds after being dropped on the floor. Since there are just informal studies disproving this now so-called fallacy, it is pretty unlikely that you will contract a serious bout of food borne illness from eating that fallen food… that is, unless the surface it was dropped on contains E. coli or a similar strain of harmful bacterial microorganisms.

However, the kitchen is one of the most germ-infested rooms in the house according to the “King of Germs” Dr. Philip Tierno-- even in the most spic-n-span of kitchens. This is likely due to its high-traffic nature. And given the tenacity of germs, it takes a lot for them to die-- which explains why a thorough hand-washing involving at least 15 seconds of vigorous lathering under warm, soapy water is necessary (not just the notion to “blow off the germs”).

So while you may not have salmonella lurking on your tile floor (or other common contact surfaces), you just may have other minor germs that can cause gastro upset in delicate or immune-compromised systems. And while our saliva and stomach acid generally work well to fight infection in a body that is functioning healthily, it never hurts to take caution.

Whether or not you decide to eat that morsel, building up your immunity can greatly benefit your overall health, as germs are impervious to entering our systems just through simple contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth. In addition, consider your lifestyle… such as if you dine out frequently-- many restaurants have been known to throw cleanliness to the wayside to boost efficiency or cut costs.

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Worm Dr. to promote digestive health and prevention of intestinal worms in both adults and children
KiddieBoost to support healthy immune functioning in children
Tummy Trumbles to promote normal bowel activity and healthy, firm stools in children
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