After the summer, rain, unarguably, is a very pleasant experience. However, these pleasing moments might be spoiled by non-desirable health conditions like cough, cold, and flu. You can now enjoy those beautiful moments without compromising on your health by paying some extra attention to the food you consume. If you are already following a healthy eating style, make some modifications to your standard diet by including foods that are light on your digestive system, at the same time peps up your metabolic rates.
1. Pears
Pears
It is really amazing to know that this crispy fruit is a treasure trove of assorted vitamins and minerals, all which actually shield you from diseases commonly floating around during the monsoon. Along with being a good source of fiber, the crunchy off white fruit contains a good quantity of copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B12.
2. Black Pepper
Black Pepper
These fiery black beads are not just tasty, but come with an awesome dose of good health. A natural antidote for fever, cough, cold, muscular pain, flu, and various respiratory conditions, black pepper is a must include rainy season food.
3. Apples
Apples
The saying an apple a day keeps the doctor away is perfectly applicable in this scenario. Munch an apple everyday as a part of your balanced, healthy diet. Available in countless variants – Washington, Shimla, Fuji, Granny Smith – apples contains various elements that offer a good cover for you from various health conditions that are always on the prowl during the rains. It also makes sure that your digestive system is functioning properly.
4. Beetroot
Betroot
Just stir fry grated beets with grated carrots and season it with a little cumin seeds and freshly ground black pepper! You can add 10 to 12 toasted almonds to it and your perfect meal is ready! Packed with the goodness of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals, including potassium, fibre, and folic acid, beets are amazingly low in calories. It is an ideal veggie when it comes to detoxifying your body.
5. Pomegranate
Pomegranate
A perfect inclusion in a healthy diet, it is packed with vitamins, especially vitamin C, that ensures that the protein in your body is properly metabolized. This, in turn, ensures that your digestive system is healthy and clean. It also peps up the immunity power, thus helping you combat the various illnesses.
6. Almonds
Almonds
The crunchy, brown skinned nuts are good sources of protein. Quite low on fat, almonds are packed with various nutrients that are beneficial for your health. This tasty nut enhances your digestive fire, keeps your sugar levels under control, and offers a powerful shield from various diseases.
7. Turmeric
Turmeric
This golden yellow hued spice powder is a well-accepted immunity boosting agent. It is a natural antiseptic and antibiotic agent too. Turmeric is also known to keep the levels of blood sugar under control. You can drink a glass of milk with ½ teaspoon milk with 1 tsp honey in to safeguard yourself from monsoon illnesses.