Thanks so much for the tips ladies!
Layla Lanty- Fuul is already one of my alltime favorite foods! I order at any place it's available and learned to make if from an Egyptian friend...then taught my husband to make it, too.
I suppose I might live on fuul while I'm there.
Latifa - that's so sad that Om Aali isn't safe. I LOVE it! But good to know to be cautious.
Shira- the peeled fruits rule is really handy, thanks! AND I'm relieved to hear the pita is "country style". Without fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains will be good.
Let's see...so to sum it up: unless I have an iron stomach like Monica avoid tap water, ice cubes, street vendors, unpeeled fresh fruits and veggies, food that sits out and guys selling beverages from metal jugs on their backs.
Yummy veg options are easy to find and helpful things include vinegar, citrus and Randa.