Foods good to avoid this monsoon
Posted on: 02/Nov/2017 7:33:27 AM
Is the monsoon shower tempting you to grab the plate of hot Pakodas or Bajjis with a few sips of Garam Chai? Wait! You got to read this on!
Yes, you will be relieved out of the prickly heat and scorching sun that has long been behind you throughout the summer, but there are infections and flu. So, to enjoy this weather to the fullest, we need to be equipped against all these possible health ailments. Here we bring to you the list of all items that need to be avoided during monsoon days
Leafy veggies
We are grown up saying the importance and health benefits of leafy vegetables. Nevertheless, it is always good to avoid them during monsoon time, as they will be susceptible to germs due to grime and dampness of this season. Hence, vegetables like spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, etc. can be avoided. Rather, opt for veggies like Ghiya, Bitter Gourd, etc. Wash all the vegetables thoroughly before cooking.
Roadside fresh juice
Never drink fruit juice from roadside vendors, as the fruits will be kept open in the monsoon air for long, thus being in touch with the contaminated air. Prepare fresh juice right at your home and instantly consume them. Importantly, while preparing juice, never leave cut fruits and veggies stay open for a long period, as it will be prone to contamination. If you plan to consume fruits, cut it and take them immediately.
Avoid sea foods
Fishes and prawns usually breed during monsoon season. Hence, refrain from having them in this period of the year. Rather, switch to chicken or mutton that can quench your craving for meat. If you are particular about eating sea foods, be extra cautious about eating the freshest kind in them and be vigilant in cooking them properly.
During the highly humid monsoon season, the body’s digestive system gets slow. Thus, food items like Pakodas, Samosas or Bajjis may be tempting, but will lead to gastronomical complications such as bloating and upset your stomach. Further, salty food items may also lead to water retention in your body.
According to a leading nutritionist in Chennai, it is best to stop eating street foods during monsoon, as they come with a lot of bacteria and insects that lead to infections.
Fizzy drinks
Consuming fizzy drinks will bring down the mineral content in your body, and reduces enzyme activities that will altogether weaken the digestive system. Hence, have drinks like ginger tea or others handy to sip – do good to your digestive system with these.
Drinking water should also be properly boiled.
Here are a few more tips for a healthy monsoon
No heavy meals – keep your diet light and avoid heavy meal. The joy of roadside munching is temporary! Avoid them and do good to your digestive tract.
Never be lazy – keep your exercise regime on and shed those extra moisture out and keep bacteria at bay
Upkeep your personal hygiene – always stick on to hygienic practices. Make it a practice to clean your hands with anti-bacterial soap or solution every time you get back home from outside
Never ignore symptoms – monsoon usually comes s with a lot of infections handy. Ear infections, flue, cold and eye infections are too common. So, never ignore signs and symptoms of infections
Drink plenty of water – you probably will not feel thirsty during this season, but make it a point to drink water at regular intervals failing which your immunity will get poor and you tend to get lethargic
