10 Immunity-Building Fruits & Vegetables To Grow In The Monsoons

1. Cucumber

Although cucumber can be grown throughout the year, the weather in the monsoons is ideal for growing this low-calorie snack.

2. Mangoes

Surprised? Most of us don’t think of mangoes as fruits to eat in the rainy season. But there are some varieties of mangoes which can be easily grown during monsoons.

3. Bitter Gourd (Karela)

Did you know that the humble karela does more good for your body than spinach? It is one of the hassle-free monsoon vegetables to grow with a variety of health benefits. Consuming bitter gourd during monsoons is highly recommended

4. Beetroot (Chukandar)

Many of us suffer from low haemoglobin levels. None of the other monsoon vegetables helps improve these levels more than the beetroot

5. Tomato

A fruit used extensively as a vegetable, the tomato is commonly used in almost every cuisine all over the world. During monsoons when the immunity is usually compromised, growing and eating tomatoes is a delicious way to keep healthy

6. Indian Blackberry (Jamun)

Another superfood that is ideal for diabetics, jamun is very helpful in regulating blood sugar levels. Not only this, but the fruit is also great for the monsoons

7. Radish (Mooli)

Who would have thought eating mooli ke parathe will be good for your system. Grow and eat radish with abandon this monsoon because it is so good for building your immunity during the rainy season.

8. Lychee

The high water content of the fruit makes lychee an Indian monsoon fruit which grows beautifully in the rainy season. This juicy, tasty fruit can help the body deal with common cold, acidity and digestion problems

9. Plums

A superfood that helps cure cancer, the plum is amongst the monsoon fruits you can easily grow in your home garden. Consumption of plums in the rainy season is a sure shot way to keep immunity high and monsoon-related ailments at bay.

10. Apples

It is common knowledge that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. This is because the fruit contains all the possible nutrients essential for maintaining a healthy body.

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