6 foods to avoid during monsoon for better health

Monsoon is the time when you feel like eating something, hot, spicy, and tangy. But this is also the time when your metabolism slows down due to changes in weather. To top it all, infections are on the rise as it is the breeding time for most of the water-borne insects that multiply very fast contaminating food and water.

So, while you should not completely ignore the demand of your taste buds, it is important that you are careful when you give in to such demands.

Deeply fried snacks

Every Indian has a soft corner for street-side, deeply fried foods like samosas, bhajiyas, wadas, and pakodas. In monsoon season it is very difficult to digest deeply fried and oily foods and cause digestive issues. So if at all you feel like eating them, make sure that you eat them in moderation.

Raw salads and fruits

Generally, eating raw salads and fruits is considered extremely healthy. But when you consume such raw and cut foods that are exposed to the atmosphere for a longer time, they can get contaminated and lead to fungal and bacterial infections. Instead, you should consume whole fruit or eat salads made at home so that you are sure that they are freshly cut and washed properly.

Leafy vegetables

Green vegetables like cabbage, spinach, and lettuce are extremely healthy and full of nutrients. But they are also most likely to collect bacteria, dirt, and worms during monsoon. When consumed raw and if not washed properly they can trigger digestive issues. So eating them after cooking at home is the best way of consuming them.

Seafood

The rainy season is the time when fish and other aquatic insects and animals breed and hence they are less available in the market. That is when there are more chances of contaminated and stale fish and seafood. So either you must buy them from hygienic and reliable sources or must avoid them altogether for some time.

Dairy products

Humid conditions spoil dairy products like cheese, yogurt, and milk very quickly. You can consume them fresh or store them hygienically to avoid the growth of bacteria. Make sure that the products you are consuming are within expiry dates.

Pickles and chutneys

They are a huge favourite among Indians as they add more flavour to every meal. But in the rainy season, they should be consumed less as chutneys and pickles tend to develop bacteria and mold due to moisture in the rainy season. It is better to consume them in a limited amount and keep such condiments in airtight containers.