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While the monsoons may bring some much needed respite from the unrelenting summer heat, it is also a time for bacteria and germs to thrive and spread a host of contagious diseases. With our immunity levels down, our bodies become highly susceptible to the flu and viral fevers. It isn’t enough to just avoid getting wet anymore; we have to pay special attention to our diet to avoid certain foods and increase the intake of others.
Avoid Green Leafy Vegetables
This may seem like odd advice given that we’ve always been told to eat more vegetables, not less, but the rainy season make vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower and spinach veritable Petri-dishes of germs. Therefore, it’s best that one takes special care to eat only fresh, thoroughly washed vegetables.
It’s also a good time to avoid raw salads and eat boiled vegetables instead. Boiling the veggies in water kills the germs and bacteria, thus making for a much healthier option during the monsoons.
Situated close to puddles of stagnant rainwater, these stalls are dangerously close to the breeding grounds of most water-borne disease causing germs. So resist the temptation to indulge in roadside pakodas this monsoon. If it’s too tall a task for you, stick to shallow frying your food with olive oil at home and enjoying the home made snacks with a cup of green tea in your balcony as the monsoons pour down over the city.
It is equally important to remain hydrated during the monsoons even though you may not feel exceptionally thirsty. Water intake helps with general blood circulation and in keeping your immunity at a healthy level. With a general drop in immunity on account of the monsoons and a general increase in germs in the atmosphere, it is doubly important that water intake remains at an acceptable level.
Avoid Oily and Spicy Food
Spicy food is another thing you had best avoid during the rainy season. The heat from the food raises body temperature and results in high blood circulation. This is known to causes skin irritation and allergies, which is especially problematic considering that higher levels of oiliness result from the humidity in the atmosphere. Switch to lighter food option like oats and olive oil instead.
Monsoons are not only the season for germs and bacteria to thrive in, but also the time when the fish in the seas, oceans and rivers reproduce rapidly. The general increase in contamination makes fish a poor dietary choice during the monsoons. The water bodies experience a rise in bacterial levels and the fish that are drawn from the water are equally prone to spreading disease upon consumption. Flaxseed capsule on the other hand, contain all the nutrients that one derives from fish consumption. So Omega-3 is a healthier option during the monsoons.
Drinking Green Tea
Green tea is the perfect cure for all your monsoon woes. Being a natural anti-bacterial agent, it helps keep immunity levels up and helps combat bacterial contamination during the monsoons. Ginger tea is the perfect remedy for a sore throat and it also has beneficial effects on skin and blood pressure. Make sure to have a nice warm cup of green tea this rainy season!
Worried about your weight? All you need is some green tea shots to get your metabolism running! And hey, green tea can be super tasty too! Don’t believe us? Watch this –
Green Tea Clear Soup:
Everyone loves a good clear vegetable soup or a chicken noodle soup for when you’re unwell or just for it’s powerful flavour. We discovered a way to tweak this and give you a great Clear Green Tea Soup recipe that helps you detox yet tastes absolutely delightful.
A light brothy soup with green tea, are you intrigued?
Here’s a great way for you to incorporate your daily dose of green tea while making it into a wholesome meal:
Not sure what to do with the leftover vegetables from last night? How about we give them a healthy twist and turn them into a quick, easy and super healthy breakfast? All you need is a packet of oats and you’re ready to start your day with a great breakfast!
Oats are known as the number one breakfast food, being the most successful in keeping people full and satisfying hunger for the longest time. They contain something known as complex carbohydrates, which digest slowly and give you energy throughout the day to get through the hectic morning schedules and keep you on your feet.
They cook fast and you can have a steaming bowl of oats ready in minutes, or you try adding milk and leaving them overnight and breakfast ready the next day. Hassle free, healthy and fiber rich, oats is as healthy a breakfast choice as any and should definitely be a part of the modern day diet, since they help in weight management too!
So what makes oats the breakfast superhero? Maybe this can help –
When to eat oats?
The best time to eat oats would undoubtedly be in the mornings for giving the day a powerful kickstart. Oats for breakfast gives your body a nutritious punch that wakes you up and refuels the starving body after an entire night of starvation and gives you energy to strive through the day with a good amount of energy.
Why to eat oats?
Oats are a great source of energy, with slow release carbohydrates that keep you fueled throughout the day and get you through the hectic mornings. Oats also help strongly in weight management, being very low in caloric content and help fill you up faster and curb those dangerous hunger pangs that have been the reason behind the prospering of junk food. The high fiber content also makes sure that your digestive system stays healthy.
There are a ton of articles that ask you to eat healthy, and by now we are sure you know your healthy foods from the unhealthy ones. But do you know how does a particular food affect your health? Allow us to take you through the right foods for the right body parts –
Brain – Flaxseed
Flaxseed has a high content of omega-3 fatty acids and is considered to be one of the world’s top healthiest foods.
Teeth – Green Tea
It contains compounds which slow the growth of bacteria associated with cavities and gum disease. Green tea also kills bacteria leading to plaque.
Respiratory System- Dairy Products
Dairy products, especially milk and eggs are a great source of Vitamin B and B complex that help maintain a good respiratory system. Vitamin B aids the body in the process of methylation.
Digestive System – Oats
Rich in fibre, oats boost the functioning of the digestive system.
Bones- Milk
Milk is a great source of calcium which helps keep your bones strong and healthy. 3 glasses a day is the ideal dose of calcium we need for our bones.
Liver – Olive Oil
Olive oil helps remove harmful toxins in the body, and takes some of the burden off the liver in terms of removing wastes.
Muscles – Spinach
A heavy iron content in spinach makes them a must have in your diet if you wish to build strong muscles.
Heart –60-70% Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate helps regulate blood pressure, clotting, and inflammation and is thus great for heart health.
Reproductive System – Ginger
Ginger increases circulation which helps in stimulating energy. This is extremely important for libido and reproductive health in general.
