Five foods to consume in the monsoon season to stay healthy

 

1. Green peppercorns: Green peppercorns contain piperine, an alkaloid that has various health benefits. It also has a significant amount of vitamins C and K. Green peppercorns contain antioxidants that can help prevent serious diseases by deactivating free radicals. They can reduce gas by stimulating the production of hydrochloric acid, which improves food digestion. It also has antimicrobial properties, which means it may be able to reduce the risk of food poisoning by eliminating the bacteria responsible for foodborne illnesses.

2. Fruits: Seasonal fruits like peaches, plums, cherries, jamun, pomegranate are packed with vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. Avoid eating pre-cut fruits and juices from roadside vendors, and stick to high-quality fresh cut fruits and juices made at home.

3. Fluids: Include plenty of warm fluids like soup, masala tea, green tea, broth, dal, etc., as they are good for rehydration and are great for the immune system.

4. Vegetables: It is a season of gourds, like snake gourd, bottle gourd, Indian squash, ridge gourd, etc. Include gourd vegetables in various preparations like vegetables, paratha, soup, raita, etc. Eat steamed salads instead of raw vegetables as they contain active bacteria and virus that may cause bacterial and viral infections.

5. Probiotics: Include probiotics like curd, buttermilk, kefir, pickled vegetables to make your gut flora healthy. These help boost the growth of good bacteria in the gut, that helps fight the bad bacteria or the disease-causing bacteria.monsoon season, healthy eating, how to eat healthy in the monsoon season, monsoon foods for immunity, healthy eating, immunity boosting foods, indian express news

SOURCE & CREDITS – https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/-foods-to-consume-in-the-monsoon-season-to-stay-healthy-7420581/

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