The monsoon comes with happy faces and dancing feet. The respite which people get with monsoon after facing the scorching heat is unmatchable. But along with the rainy season comes several health related issues which if not taken care of, could turn into bigger health problems. During the monsoon season, it is very important to keep a check on your diet and nutrition otherwise the risk of getting infected is much higher. Today we are going to share with you some of the food items that you must include in your diet in order to stay healthy and fit even during the rainy season.
- Â Eat foods rich in vitamin C- Vitamin C is very helpful in treating common cold and cough, but if you eat vitamin C rich food items on a regular basis you can be completely safe from these petty health problems. Fruits such as oranges, pomegranates, kiwi and grapes are rich in flavonoids which help in increasing the white blood cells count and thus improving the immunity.
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- Â Eat corn- Corn is available in abundance during the monsoon season and what more it not only tastes amazing but also helps in reducing water retention. Since it is loaded with fibre, it helps in keeping your stomach clean and healthy. Corn is also an amazing source of vitamin B6, niacin, thiamine, riboflavin and folate along with vitamin A and E.
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- Â Honey- Honey has antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and thus helps in preventing several infections which are very common during the monsoon season.
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- Â Apples- We all know the deal with apples. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are great for you if you often get affected by diarrhoea.
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- Â Sweet potatoes- Sweet potatoes are a very underrated food item. People are not thoroughly aware of the benefits of this super food. Sweet potatoes are an amazing source of vitamin A which helps in maintaining the proper health of the mucosal surface such as your gastrointestinal tract, your nose and your skin too.
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- Â Tomatoes- Tomatoes have an enzyme called lycopene which is very important for the healthy working of the lymphatic system. Along with that tomatoes are also a great source of vitamin C too which helps in boosting the immune system.
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- Â Avocados- This creamy fruit is also a great addition to your stay healthy monsoon diet. It is a great source of vitamin E and helps in keeping the common cold and flu at bay. It also helps in the better absorption of nutrients.
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- Â Yogurt- Yogurt is an amazing probiotic which helps in keeping the gut healthy and problem free. Our immune system is majorly dependent on the health of our gut and thus it is very important to maintain a healthy gut. The good bacteria in the yogurt help fight the bad bacteria thus improving your immunity system.
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Tips to stay healthy during the monsoon:
- Â Try to avoid eating food items which are very salty as such food items may lead to high blood pressure as well as water retention.
- Â Drink as much fluid as possible during the monsoon to keep yourself well hydrated.
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- Â Include bitter vegetables such as bitter gourd and fenugreek in your diet in order to prevent infections.
- Â If you have a delicate stomach avoid eating very spicy food. Spicy food increases the body temperature as well as the blood pressure which may lead to skin irritation.
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- Â During monsoon avoid eating too much of meat or fish. Also, stay away from heavy curries and instead opt for lighter food preparations.
- Â Since you want to keep yourself protected from any infections and flu, etc. make sure to drink lots of herbal and green tea. Restrict alcohol as much as possible.
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- Â If you are a fan of eating salads, go for the steamed ones instead of the raw salads as these may carry live bacteria and germs in them. If you decide to eat your vegetables raw make sure to wash them properly.
