07/07/2022
Monsoons are here, bringing refreshing rains and much-needed relief from sweltering summer. But this season also brings along a spectrum of health woes. From seasonal cold, flu, typhoid, mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and stomach infections are very common in monsoon.
Some foods to include in the monsoon are-
FLUIDS 💧
Drinking enough safe, potable water is as vital as consuming warm, freshly made kadha, concoctions, herbal teas, broths, and soups.
FRUITS 🍇
Adding seasonal fruits like jamun, pears, plum, cherries, peaches, papaya, apples, and pomegranates supports meeting the increasing demands of nutrients like vitamins A, C, antioxidants, and fibre.
VEGETABLES 🥗
Monsoon is the time of gourds like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ash gourd, ridge gourd, snake gourd, and other veggies that are available in plenty includes cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, okra and radish
SPICES 🌶
Spices and herbs like turmeric, ginger, garlic, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg are bestowed with anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-bacterial and immune-boosting activities.
NUTS 🌰
Nuts and seeds are loaded with proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
DM for you customized monsoon healthy diet/consultation 🌧💪🏻