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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
The rainy season brings frequent infections, low immunity, and digestive troubles. Here's what to eat and avoid during the monsoon for better health.
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Include turmeric milk before bed, a warm, anti-inflammatory drink, perfect for rainy nights, it supports immunity and reduces mucus formation in the body.
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Add fresh garlic and ginger, it is a powerful natural antibiotic, which is great for soups, teas, and boosting digestion.
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Citrus fruits like oranges and amla are rich in Vitamin C, they help your body fight off viral infections naturally.
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Include seasonal vegetables like bottle gourd, tori, tinda, but cook them well. Try to avoid raw salads during this season.
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Add homemade curd or buttermilk in your routine, as probiotics help strengthen your gut, which is key to strong immunity.
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Raw street food like chaat, or pre-cut fruits. As in monsoon water breeds bacteria very easily, stick to fresh, well cooked and home-prepped meals.
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Try to avoid leafy greens from the market, as they are often contaminated. If you really want to consume, wash and cook it thoroughly.
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Cold milk and excess paneer as they might worsen the phlegm production and slow digestion in this humid weather.
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Fried snacks like pakoras, samosas etc. They are tasty but heavy on the stomach, as they weaken your gut and can cause bloating.
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Eat warm, seasonal, and lightly spiced food. Your immunity begins with what’s on your plate, so choose wisely this monsoon.
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