Rain-Proof Your Plate: 8 Immunity-Boosting Diet Tips for a Healthy Monsoon

While the monsoon blankets India, it is not just accompanied by cool winds and chai pangs but also by more infections and stomach problems. Nutritionist Prachi Jain at CK Birla Hospital offers eight dietary modifications that will keep you in good health and spirits during the rainy season.

Key Takeaways from the Monsoon Diet Guide

1. Stock up on Vitamin C
- Include oranges, guavas, lemons, kiwi, and amla
- They enhance the activity of white blood cells and fight viral infections

2. Boil Seasonal Vegetables Properly
- Use bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, and bitter gourd
- Avoid raw salads; heat kills pathogens and enhances digestibility

3. Take Probiotics
- Add curd, buttermilk, and fermented foods to your diet
- Supports digestive health and reduces bloating, a monsoon culprit

4. Choose Light and Warm Foods
- Select khichdi, soups, dal-chawal, and stews
- Avoid fried and oily foods that slow down digestion

5. Herbal Hydrators drink
- Drink tulsi tea, ginger tea, cumin-coriander-fennel water
- They cleanse toxins and enhance immunity

6. Spice It Right
-Consume turmeric, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon
- They have inherent antibacterial and antiviral activities

7. Avoid Street Food
- Avoid cut fruits and roadside snacks exposed to rainwater - Trace recently prepared foods to avoid foodborne illness 8. Keep It Simple - Eat freshly cooked, hot, and clean food - Prioritize safety and nutrition over excess.

Sources: Hindustan Times, MSN News, Medicover Hospitals, News18, The Hans India