Foods to Avoid During the Monsoon

Monsoons are here and we are all enjoying the showers and eating our favourite fried foods. While fried foods may look tempting, monsoons are a time to avoid them as it results in catching infections, cold, fever and other diseases. While many people set out to different picnic spots to enjoy the rainy weather and eat hot fried items, it is also a time to be cautious and know about the different types of foods that you can eat and the ones that you should avoid. Specifically, in this post, we talk about the Foods to Avoid During the Monsoon.

Foods to Avoid During the Monsoon

1. Avoid Leafy Vegetables in the Monsoon.

Most of the time, people insist on including leafy vegetables in their diet. Leafy vegetable are loaded with nutrients that are good for you. However, in the monsoons, leafy vegetables should be avoided. In the monsoons, the dampness and the dirt make the leafy vegetables highly susceptible to germs. In case you still want to eat leafy vegetables, then you need to ensure that they are washed and cleaned properly before cooking.

Instead of leafy vegetables, try pungent vegetables like bitter gourd, tomatoes, onions, neem, turmeric etc. These vegetables help in preventing infection.

2. Avoid Fried foods in the Monsoon.

In the Monsoon, people love to eat fried foods. When it rains we all will agree that there is nothing better than fried pakodas with a hot cup of tea. However, it is important to note that the monsoon weather causes our digestion process to slow down. More over the lack of hygiene in street food can lead to gastronomical complications like diarrhoea, stomach upset, gas, bloating etc. Moreover, salty food cause water retention.

The monsoon season attracts a lot of bacteria and insects, which in turn can cause infection and diseases.

3. Fresh Juices and cut Fruits from Roadside Vendors.

During the monsoons, people also consume roadside freshly cut fruits and fresh juices. Many a time these fruits are cut well in advance and get contaminated with germs. Further fresh juices are mixed with contaminated water, which is unhealthy. It is important to eat fresh fruits and juices at home. Do not keep the same aside for long but try and consume it instantly.

4. Fizzy or aerated drinks.

People love to sip aerated or fizzy drinks. However, in reality, these drinks reduce the minerals in our body which further reduces the enzyme activity. In the monsoon our digestive system is sensitive and hence we need to avoid aerated drinks. You can drink plenty of water, lemon water, soups, ginger or mint tea etc. Further, it is a time to go easy on dairy products in order to avoid digestion issues.

5. Avoid eating seafood in the monsoon.

Monsoon is a breeding season for fish and prawns. Moreover, due to the dangerous weather conditions, the fisher folks do not go into the deep sea for fishing. So this is a time to avoid fish as there would be less fish available in the market and also the fish you get will not be very fresh. If you love non-vegetarian food, then eat chicken or mutton and avoid sea food.

 Additional tips are listed below :

• Keep your diet light and nutritious.
• Keep up with your daily exercise and avoid missing them.
• Washing of hands and legs and maintaining personal hygiene should be adhered to. Try and use antibacterial soap to clean all the germs.
• Monsoon brings lots of diseases such as cold, fever, flu, eye infections etc and hence extra care should be taken.
• Always drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated.

Some good and nutritious food to be eaten in the monsoon are listed below :

• Roasted or baked corn.
• Eat fruits like apples, banana and pomegranates, which will boost your energy levels.
• Brown rice, oats and barley are some of the best foods in the monsoon.
• Add garlic and ginger to your hot soups.
• Have curd or yogurt instead of plain milk.
• Drink lots of green tea and herbal tea.
• Drink boiled water or purified water.

These are some of the precautions that need to be taken in order to stay healthy in the monsoon season.

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