Monsoon has arrived and we need to remember that it also invites a lot of health issues with it. It is very important to be extra careful about what we eat and drink.
Eat Seasonal Fruits:–Fruits like apples, litchi, plums, cherries, papayas, and pomegranates are some of the best additions to your diet to improve your immune system. Avoid watermelon and muskmelon.
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Salt– Lower down the salt intake as it causes water retention and high blood pressure.Avoid Watery Foods- Buttermilk, lassi, rice, watermelon, etc. can cause swelling in the body.
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Garlic:– Using garlic in your food will help in improving your immune system.Curd over Milk:– Instead of milk, prefer to curd or yogurt to avoid harmful bacteria entering the body.
Bitter is better: – Vegetables like methi and bitter gourd, neem and turmeric as addition to the diet can help in preventing infections.
Boil Water:– Prefer only boiled or purified water.
Oils:– Sesame, peanut, & mustard oil can invite infections thus prefer to use corn oil or light oil.Avoid Spicy Food:– Spicy food increases body temperature and stimulates blood circulation.
Limit Meat:– If you are non-vegetarian, limit meat. Instead of heavy curry dishes prefer soups.Steam it:– Avoid raw salad and make sure to steam it before eating during the rainy season.
Decoction- Suffer from infections & fever can find relief with decoction prepared from ingredients like ginger, tulsi, and a dash of medicinal spices like cloves, pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom.