Monsoons or
rainy seasons is though a favourite amongst all, but it also causes a number of
health problems. So, here are some specific guidelines regarding what to
eat and what not to eat during rains.
Nutritional
tips in monsoon:
1.
Eat fruits as
they help you restore energy. Apples, mangoes, pomegranates, and pears are best
suggestible.
2.
Avoid
watermelon and muskmelons and also goosing on too many mangoes may cause pimples.
3.
Have medium to
low salt food and avoid heavy salty food as they are responsible for high blood pressure and
water retention.
4.
Eating watery
foods like lassi, watermelon, rice, muskmelon creates swelling in the body. So,
better opt for foods which are drying in nature like corn, gram flour, chick
pea etc.
5.
Foods such as
brown rice, oats, and barley are the best foods one could have in this monsoon.
6.
Body's
immunity can be increased by adding a dash of garlic to the soups, stir
fries and curries you intake. Opt for yogurt, curd and almonds in your diet instead
of milk.
7.
Drink only
boiled and purified water to protect yourself from harmful germs and drinking
plenty of water keeps your body hydrated.
8.
Vegetables like
cauliflower, potatoes, cluster beans, ladies finger, kidney beans, pigeon pea,
and sprouted grains must be avoided.
9.
Eat steamed
salads instead of raw vegetables as they contain active bacteria and virus
that cause bacterial and viral infections.
10. Have fresh
radish juice to fight cold and cough. To reduce mucous formations add
pipli and rock salt to warm water. This reduces the natural monsoon ailments.
Better eat seasonal fruits as non- seasonal fruits get infested with worms
during the monsoons. Pomegranates, lychees, apples, bananas are among the
recommended.
1Avoid eating
fried items, pre-cut fruits and juices from roadside vendors and stick to high
quality and hygiene.
Always wash
vegetables well and keep them clean especially if they are taken raw.
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