Soup to ginger tea: Best foods to consume during monsoon season
Updated On Aug 20, 2021 02:37 PM IST
- When the weather is rainy, all we can think about is having samosas and pakoras with some garam chai. But according to experts, these foods must be consumed in moderation as in monsoon season, it is common to face digestive troubles like acidity, bloating, indigestion. There is a risk of catching various monsoon diseases too and immunity needs to be built against them. Here are foods that one must consume regularly during monsoon to keep these problems at bay.
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What kind of food we must have in monsoon season? Light on stomach and high immunity food should be your priority if you want to keep infections at bay.(Pixabay)
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Seasonal fruits and vegetables: Seasonal fruits like jamun, peaches, plums, cherries, pomegranate are packed with the goodness of Vitamin A & C, and also have loads of anti-oxidants. They are good for building overall immunity. However, one must consume whole fruits and avoid having cut fruits as they might invite infections.(Pixabay)
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Curd: To boost your gut health and remove harmful bacteria from your system, probiotics like curd, buttermilk etc must be included in your diet. Curd is also good for your skin and an excellent source of calcium and Vitamin D.(Pixabay)
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Soup: They not only taste divine during rainy season but are easy to make and light to digest. It is a good way to have all the nutritious vegetables. Soup gives a boost to your overall immunity.(Pixabay)
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Ginger tea and honey: Consuming ginger is very important in monsoon season due to its anti-viral properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and antioxidant effects. Ginger tea can help ease throat pain. Crushed ginger or its extract can be added with honey for children above the age of 1 year.(Pixabay)
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Bitter gourd and Fenugreek seeds: It's the perfect time to have karele ki sabzi as bitter gourds being a good source of flavonoids and anti-oxidants boost your overall immunity. Herbs like neem, fenugreek seeds, and spices like Turmeric are good for preventing infection.(Pixabay)
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