What To Eat And Avoid During The Rainy Season? Expert Diet Dos And Don’ts | Health and Fitness News

What To Eat And Avoid During The Rainy Season? Expert Diet Dos And Don’ts | Health and Fitness News

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Simple dietary precautions can protect you from common monsoon-related illnesses

A well-planned, hygienic diet becomes essential to boost immunity, improve digestion, and prevent infections

The monsoon season increases the risk of food- and waterborne illnesses. A home-cooked, balanced diet plays a pivotal role in keeping infections at bay and boosting immunity. In this guide, an expert helps us understand what to eat and what to avoid to stay healthy during the rains.

While the monsoon brings cooler weather and lush greenery, it also creates a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Eating the wrong foods, especially street food or leftovers, can lead to serious health concerns such as food poisoning, diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid. A well-planned, hygienic diet becomes essential to boost immunity, improve digestion, and prevent infections. High humidity and food or water contamination can trigger digestive issues and weaken the immune system.

Dt. Priyanka Patil, Consultant Dietitian and Nutrition Expert, AIMS Hospital, Dombivli, shares all you need to know:

Causes and Symptoms:

Contaminated food and water, stale leftovers, and poor hygiene can lead to vomiting, stomach cramps, fever, weakness, and loose stools. If left untreated, these symptoms can escalate to dehydration or even liver damage.

What to Eat During the Monsoon

Freshly cooked, warm meals

Seasonal fruits like apples, pears, and pomegranates (washed thoroughly)

Steamed or lightly cooked vegetables

Herbal teas with ginger or tulsi

Probiotics like curd and buttermilk to support gut health

Vitamin C-rich foods such as oranges, lemons, bell peppers, strawberries, and kiwi to strengthen immunity

Clean, boiled, or filtered water

Sufficient water intake to stay hydrated

What to Avoid During the Monsoon

Street food (chaat, golgappa, bhel puri, dahi puri) and raw salads

Leafy vegetables, which may carry mud, worms, or bacteria

Seafood, which has a higher contamination risk during the rainy season

Leftover or reheated food

Fizzy drinks and excessive caffeine

Cold, uncooked foods or unpasteurized juices

Simple dietary precautions can protect you from common monsoon-related illnesses. Prioritize freshly prepared meals, drink clean water, and avoid unhygienic options. Consulting a qualified dietitian can help you develop a customized diet plan that fits your needs. This monsoon, be mindful of what you eat to stay healthy and enjoy the season to its fullest.

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