Eating right this monsoon: Nutritionist lists 8 diet tips to boost immunity and stay healthy
The nutritionist shared a guide on what to eat and what to avoid during monsoon:
1. Consume seasonal fruits with high vitamin C
Add oranges, guavas, lemons, amla (Indian gooseberry), and kiwi. They are high in antioxidants and aid in the battle against viral and bacterial infections. Vitamin C is known to boost the activity of white blood cells, which are vital for immunity.
2. Include seasonal vegetables but cook them properly
Consume greens, fresh and cooked properly, bottle gourd (lauki), ridge gourd (turai), bitter gourd (karela), and pumpkin. Do not consume raw salads; thoroughly cook vegetables to destroy pathogens. Include turmeric during cooking for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities.
3. Include probiotic-rich foods
Curd, buttermilk, and fermented foods are responsible for promoting gut health, which is directly associated with immune strength. These enhance digestion and inhibit bloating; a monsoon commonality.
Add more probiotic-rich foods such as curd to your diet.(Unsplash)
4. Opt for light, warm, and cooked food
Heavy oily and fried food that is difficult to digest has to be avoided during the time. Soups, khichdi, dal-chawal, and light-spiced stews are the best options, or one pot meal with curd is the easy option. Also read | Worried about digestive troubles in monsoon? Dietician shares 8 tips to follow: 'Keep natural probiotics in diet'
5. Hydrate with herbal drinks
Drink lukewarm water, lemonade, buttermilk, tulsi tea (holy basil), ginger tea, or cumin-coriander-fennel water. Include home made fresh soups They help remove toxins, promote digestion, and boost immunity.
6. Incorporate immunity-boosting spices
Turmeric, ginger, garlic, black pepper, and cinnamon possess potent antiviral and antibacterial properties. Incorporate them into food or as ingredients of herbal teas and soups
7. Shun street food and cut fruits
Being exposed to tainted water and unhygienic and poor handling, street food is a petri dish for infections. Always prefer freshly prepared home-cooked food.
8. Keep it simple and safe
Eat light, fresh, and warm cooked food. Be careful about hygiene and water intake. With the right food choices, you can sail through monsoons without impairing your immunity. Also read | Gastroenterologist shares dos and don'ts of diet for proper gut health in monsoon
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
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