Of course, the rainy season is pleasant for some people, but there are many micro-organisms in the rain which grow very fast and they infect humans and spread many types of diseases. Bacteria, fungus, yeast are not visible to the naked eye but can enter the human body and cause fatal diseases related to stomach, skin, liver, kidney etc. The best solution for all this is to make your body a shield in which even if this micro-organism enters inside the body, it will immediately destroy the immunity of our body.

However, for this it is important to eat healthy and home-made food. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in this. The Indian Express, quoting Meenal Shah, Senior Nutritionist at Fortis Hospital, has prepared a list of 10 valuable foods which are very important to strengthen the body during the rainy season.

Consume these foods to avoid diseases during rains

1.Green chilli-Green chilli is such a thing which does not get attacked by B bacteria or fungus in the rain. Of course it is spicy but it contains an alkaloid called piperai which has many benefits. Along with this, it contains Vitamin C, Vitamin K and many types of antioxidants which protect us from serious diseases. It prevents the formation of free radicals in the body, which reduces the risk of infection. Green chilli is also a panacea for gas.

2. Fresh fruits-Eat fresh fruits like peaches, plums, cherries, blackberries, pomegranates in the rains. These contain Vitamin A, C, fiber and antioxidants which do not allow diseases to occur. Do not eat chopped fruits or fruits that look bad on the outside.

3. Fluids- Drink more fluids during rains. Increase the intake of soup, masala tea, green tea, pulses etc. This will keep the body hydrated which is important for immunity.

4. Fresh vegetables-Eat fresh vegetables in the rains. Eat bottle gourd, ridge gourd, round pumpkin etc. during rains. Make raita with these vegetables and eat it.

5. Probiotics-Consumption of probiotics is necessary in the rains. It increases the number of good bacteria in the intestine. For this you should consume curd, buttermilk, buttermilk, pickles etc.

6. Protein- To increase immunity, it is necessary to have adequate amount of protein in the body. Milk, pulses especially moong dal, lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, soya, egg and chicken are the best sources of protein.

7. Garlic and Ginger- We all know how effective garlic and ginger are for increasing immunity. Garlic and ginger are very helpful in keeping away from fever, cold, viral diseases etc. You can drink ginger tea mixed with honey. This will boost immunity a lot.

8. Consume fenugreek seeds and fenugreek tea during rains. It is an energy booster. Fenugreek is helpful in keeping the body healthy including digestion.

9. Curcumin compound is found in turmeric which is full of antioxidants and antimicrobial properties. Turmeric is also antimalarial.

10. Omega 3 fatty acids-Omega 3 fatty acids play an important role in boosting immunity. When the risk of infection increases during the rains, Omega 3 fatty acids are necessary to avoid all these problems. For this, consume pistachios, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds etc.