23/06/2025
The monsoon season brings much needed relief from heat , but it also creates the perfect conditions for infections.
High humidity , contaminated water and food , poor digestion and mosquitoes are the factors that may increases risk for illness.
Eat Smart, Stay Safe!”
🥦 Top 7 Diet Tips for Monsoon:
Eat Light, Easy-to-Digest Foods
Go for steamed, grilled, or boiled food.
Avoid oily, fried, and heavy meals that slow digestion.
Say No to Street Food
Especially avoid chaats, cut fruits, and juices sold in the open.
Risk of contamination and infections is higher during monsoon.
Include Immunity Boosters
Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, tulsi, and black pepper to your daily meals.
Herbal teas and kadhas help in preventing infections.
Wash Fruits and Vegetables Thoroughly
Use salt water or diluted vinegar to rinse.
Helps remove germs and pesticides.
Avoid Raw Leafy Greens
They carry more bacteria and are harder to digest in monsoon.
Prefer cooked greens like spinach, methi, etc.
Drink Warm, Boiled Water
Stay hydrated but avoid cold or contaminated water.
Warm soups, herbal drinks, and broths are best.
Limit Dairy Intake if Prone to Colds
If sensitive, reduce cold milk or curd.
Instead, have turmeric milk or warm buttermilk.
During monsoon , your immunity is your first line of defence. A seasonal , cooked and spice ruch diet is your nest friend.
Choose right food for your health.
Dr Prexa Shah
Labix Diagnostics Pathology laboratory
Pragati nagar - Makarba
24*7
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