Although the monsoon brings welcome rains and relief from the summer heat, the thunderstorms that come with the monsoon bring their own hazards. So before the season gets underway, it is a good idea to care for your Diet.
Monsoons reduce the immunity of our body and make us susceptible to many diseases. Therefore, it is extremely essential to take care over the food we eat.
Here are some tips to take care of your diet during this season.
• Wash vegetables thoroughly before cooking them, especially leafy vegetables like coriander, methi, mint, cauliflower which may contain larvae and worms.
• Wash fruits before cutting. Go for seasonal fruits, as they are less likely to be infested compared to other fruits. You can also choose from a variety of exotic fruits like peaches, litchis, cherries and jamuns.
• Chicken, fish and eggs should be cooked to a well-done stage.
• Drink as much water as you can at regular intervals rather than waiting till you become thirsty.
• Use pasteurized and boiled milk.
• Maintain general hygiene while eating out and definitely avoid roadside vendors as very few people have good immunity to handle the bacterial overload at such places
Dos and don'ts suggested by experts for the monsoon season
Dos:
Go for green leafy vegetables
Properly wash fruits and vegetables
Eat barley, brown rice and oats
Add garlic to soups, stir-fries and curries
Avoid milk, have curd
Drink more water
Use anti-bacterial soap and face wash
Use talcum powder to keep skin dry
Don'ts:
No oily food, street food or spicy food
No watermelons or muskmelons
Not too much of mangoes
Intake of dairy products should not be high
Don't ignore skin problems and allergies as this could be a sign of dengue
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