After the oppressive summer heat, the rains have finally arrived and will remain for the next few months. Although the monsoon has provided us with much-needed relief in the form of a pleasant atmosphere, these pleasant moments may be ruined by unwelcome health conditions such as cough, cold, diarrhoea, and flu. You can sail through the season healthier than ever before if you pay attention to your diet. Continue reading to learn about the five organic foods that will not only be gentle on your digestive system, but will also increase your metabolic rate.
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Herbal Tea with Honey:
Blessed with anti-bacterial properties, a cup of organic green tea every morning is one of the best ways to enhance your immune system during this season. Add to it some organic honey and it’s just what you need to keep going.
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Turmeric Milk:
Known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties, this combination of organic turmeric & milk (haldi doodh) may protect your body from infections. Moreover, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties may strengthen your immune system as well.
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Dry Fruits:
Apart from being a great evening snack, dry fruits like walnuts & cashews contain essential vitamins & minerals that are required to build immunity.
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Indian spices:
Immunity boosting spices like haldi, mustard, dhaniya, methi, cinnamon, garlic, ginger and curry leaves may help in better digestion and getting rid of allergies.
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Pulses:
Having pulses is one of the best ways to boost immunity levels, since they’re rich in protein, thereby giving you all the energy you need to fight off illnesses.
We’re confident that once you’ve incorporated these healthy foods into your diet, you’ll spend more time enjoying the nice weather and less time fighting off illnesses.