Foods You Must Eat For Staying Healthy In Monsoons

Deesha Bondre | Jul 18, 2019, 14:41 IST
After endless months of summer, monsoons might just feel the relief you were earning for. But it is also a very tricky time for your health. With the temperatures running high and moderate and an en excessive amount of humidity, monsoons exposes us to risk of various bacterial and fungal infections. Thankfully, we can boost up our immunity by eating these foods.



Garlic
Garlic has a natural ingredient, Allicin, which has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Hence, it helps in fighting bacteria and viruses and reducing the risk of infections.
Ginger
Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties are so legendary that are often reffered to as magical. Ginger is great for keeping the risk of infections at bay. So, sip some ginger tea regularly to stay healthy, this rainy season.

Probiotics
Probiotics are basically the good bacterial found in fermented foods like yogurt. They aid the health by boosting the immunity thereby improving your ability to fight infections, during the monsoon season.
Turmeric
The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and warming properties of turmeric will help charge up your immunity, thus considerably reducing your chances of getting sick. Add it while preparing your curries, soups, and tea.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are good source of selenium, riboflavin, and niacin and Vitamin D –making them a top choice to boost your immunity and health. They also help improve one’s ability to stay safe from risk of infections during monsoon.
Citrus
Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and grapefruit are all rich sources of Vitamin C. Additionally, their antioxidant properties will help keep you healthy during the monsoon season.

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