Simple Ways to Keep Up Your Monsoon Immunity

The rains are finally here, and as much as we all enjoy the glorious view of the rains, we also have to keep our monsoon immunity up to enjoy this season without any health issues. This season brings a breeding ground for the worst kinds of viral diseases and flu that spread like wildfire, especially in crowded cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru. However, you can easily breeze through this season and enjoy it to the fullest by keeping simple habits that will keep up your monsoon immunity, come what may.

Simple ways to keep up your monsoon immunity

Avoid street food
People living in the city are quite habituated to street food, which is influenced by the hectic work culture that leaves no time for us to cook and eat homemade food. However, street food great lacks care in sanitation, and the roadside food stalls are often infested by insects. They are the worst place to eat during monsoon, and hence you must avoid having street food.

Opt for vitamin-rich fruits
Fruits that contain vitamins, especially Vitamin C, are the key boosters of body immunity. Fruits like oranges, apples, pomegranates and other citrus fruits have high vitamin value and keep all the seasonal bacteria and flu at bay. This is marked by the famous saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

Have warm drinks
Monsoon can be a paradise for all tea and coffee lovers, as it is the ideal season to opt for your favourite beverages – not just for its pleasant experience but also for health reasons. Warm drinks do not allow any bacteria to settle in your throat and your bloodstream. You can thus feel free to go for your favourite beverages without any restriction in this season.

Add onion/garlic to your food
Onion and garlic have natural antiviral and antibacterial qualities that will protect you from all diseases out there. Adding decent portions of these two vegetables in your diet will make an apt nutritious combination for you in this season. However, make sure that you do not overdo it, else it can lead to other gastrointestinal problems.