10 Immunity-Boosting Foods For The Monsoon Season

1. Green & Coloured Veggies

Include lots of green and coloured vegetables in your diet plan. They have a good amount of nutrients that will keep you fit during this season.

2. Probiotics & Fermented Food

You should include more probiotics and fermented food, like yoghurt, buttermilk, pickled veggies, in your diet to make sure that your gut flora is happy. Probiotics are good bacteria that live in our gut or intestinal tract.

3. Seasonal Specials

A variety of seasonal fruits like pomegranates, plums, litchis, pears and vegetables like carrots, radish and fenugreek should be a part of your diet plan. But do not have watermelon or mangoes during this season.

4. Soups & Broths

Soups are ideal for monsoons. You can throw any veggies of your choice in your soup and make them delectable. Soups ensure a healthy inflow of nutrients.

5. Water

It is extremely important to drink lots of water during the monsoon season so that your system is clean. You can alternate tea and coffee with herbal drinks like jasmine tea, chamomile tea or green tea.

6. Desi Gems Like Haldi

Drink it as haldi-doodh at bedtime, add turmeric powder to your everyday food, or have freshly grated ginger-turmeric blend as a sidekick to your platter; turmeric, in any form, is excellent for your health.

7. Lemon

Lemon is pure vitamin C, and it is great for your immunity, the need of the hour. It fights infections, eases digestion, strengthens bones, and does a lot more good things for your body.

8. Garlic & Ginger

Also named as the stinking rose, garlic comes with loads of health benefits. It fights the cold and flu-causing viruses and gives a boost to your immune system.

9. Nuts & Dry Fruits

Munching on dates, almonds, and walnuts is a good idea, no matter what the season. As these nuts are rich in vitamins and minerals, these are great options to add to your monsoon diet.

10. Spinach

Spinach is a superfood. It is a good source of vitamin A, E, and C, beta carotene, folic acid, and fibre. All these nutrients and antioxidants help your body to carry on its functions properly

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