Eat Right, Stay Healthy this Monsoon

The monsoons are soon arriving, the most awaited time of the year!

We crave a lot of unhealthy food in the monsoons, which gets us to fall sick. Health risks tend to increase during the rainy season. But we’ve got solutions on how we can stay healthy during monsoons.

Here are some tips to stay healthy this monsoon:

Healthy food to eat during the rainy season:

1. Fruits to eat in monsoon:

Keep in mind that you should wash the fruit prior to consumption. Try eating fruits which are rich in nutrients and help keep diseases away. Include fruits in your daily diet if you still haven’t.

2. Something warm:

Intake of soups and herbal tea in the monsoon season is of great help because it will bring warmth and relief to your body.

3. Fenugreek:

Consumption of fried and greasy food especially in this season will make your joints weak, try including fenugreek in your diet. It will not only take care of the digestive system but would also uplift your immunity.

Here are some monsoon seasonal tips that will help you stay healthy during the rains: –

• Keep your diet really light and try not to consume heavy meals. After all, the human digestive system tends to turn vulnerable during the rainy season. The best way to stay healthy in monsoon is by avoiding street food and fried food, especially from unhygienic places.
• Don’t forget to keep exercising this season. Sweat it out by taking some time out during the rains. Try figuring out some indoor fitness routines for when it’s raining outside.

Foods to avoid in monsoon:

1. Oily food:

You might be tempted to those deep-fried tidbits, keep in mind that consuming oily foods during this season may cause stomach aches. Most times eateries during this season lack hygiene. Avoid consuming unhealthy foods and opt for foods that  rich nutrients and boosts your immunity.

2. Veggies:

Did you know that eating leafy vegetables during the rains poses high risks of disease?

That is because the dirt and moisture present in the veggies make them highly prone to germs. However, remember to wash the vegetables thoroughly before using them.

3. Sea Food:

For all the non-vegetarian lovers, unfortunately, this is bad news. It is necessary to avoid intake of seafood during the monsoon season as much as possible. The reason behind this is that the monsoon is the breeding season for fish and prawns. The good news is that you can substitute seafood with mutton and chicken to fulfill  your cravings for non-vegetarian food.

Listed above are some tips on how to stay healthy in monsoon. As much as you’d love to enjoy the bhajiyas while it rains, don’t forget to keep your health in mind!