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The damp monsoon is host to many disease-causing germs, which lead to serious health attacks like dengue, malaria, conjunctivitis, typhoid, viral fever, pneumonia, gastro intestinal disturbances, diarrhea, and dysentery. To up your immunity during the monsoon season calls for certain dietary guidelines to avoid falling ill. Here’s a quick guide on the Must Haves and Must Avoids this monsoon:
Must Have
Soups & teas: Include vegetable soups in your diet. Rich in nutrients and hydrating properties, they also help keep the sniffles at bay. Herbal tea prevents indigestion and masala tea helps avoid cold and throat infections.
Fresh & dry food: Opt for dry foods like oats, chickpea, and corn as semi-liquid and liquid foods are more prone to incur fungal and bacterial infection, besides causing bloating. Meals prepared from fresh ingredients are always the better choice than fast or pre-cooked meals.
Boiled & spice-infused water: Only drink boiled water, even after filtering it, as that will kill all the germs and bacteria. Adding a pinch of coriander powder or cloves to it (while it’s boiling) is advisable as such spices have antiseptic properties that will boost immunity.
Must Avoid
Fruit juices & cold beverages: Avoid juices and cold drinks especially from street vendors. If you are really craving for one, have it freshly brewed and prepared at home and then consume it immediately.
Raw & semi-cooked food: Avoid semi-cooked meat and raw veggies this season as they are prone to infections. Ensure veggies, especially salads, are thoroughly washed with salt water and checked for pest infestations.
Beer & gin: Switch beer to rum and sweet red wines. Having said that, no alcohol altogether is always the ideal choice.
