My favorite and the most awaited season of the year is just about to arrive. When monsoons are near one thing which rules over my mind is “FOODS TO HAVE IN MONSOON”… Even before the arrival of this season our food cravings begins…So what are monsoon foods. Since ages the monsoon foods which tops our list are masala chai, bhajis, pakodas, samosas, bhuttas etc. But are these foods really healthy? Or we need to change our habits to have a healthy monsoon…

Everyone loves monsoon and to stay healthy throughout the monsoon one must indulge in healthy eating habits. Let’s have a look on what foods to be avoided and what foods can be included in our “Monsoon Diets”

Here we go… Let’s start with our all time favorite Monsoon food “BHUTTA” aka “CORN COB”

 

• SNACK ON BHUTTAS (CORN COB)  

                                   

 

Monsoons are incomplete without charcoal roasted bhutta sprinkled with spices. The feel of the hot bhutta with a tangy taste is worth an experience.Ok no doubt on the taste of bhutta it does satisfies our taste buds very well. But let’s discuss about bhuttas as healthy monsoon foods?

Bhutta is generally roasted corn spiced with lemon so we need not worry about weight gain since its roasted. It’s the easiest and quickest snacks available in monsoon.
Eat seasonal is the agenda of most of the people so “ Rainy Season is known for bhuttas” Instead of opting for other snacks opt for bhutta it has higher nutritional value as it is high in fibre and also contains antioxidants…

Get ready to give a healthy treat to your friends and celebrate this monsoon with a  chai and hot and flavoury bhutta alongside

 

 

• SWITCH TO GINGER TEA

                                

 

Rains and Tea a perfect combination. Now who doesn’t love to enjoy rains with a cup of “MASALA CHAI” or “CUTTING CHAI” . Yes we do need hot foods during rainy season but instead of sugary teas switch to healthier version of teas like “Herbal Teas” or “Ginger Teas” Ginger tea will not only boost your immunity but also keep you safe from infections.

Just Invite all your friends for rainy day at your home and prepare a fresh and healthy ginger tea with lemon.

 

  

 

• MUNCH ON NUTS
  
  

                                       

Feel hungry? Not knowing what to munch on during monsoons than just munch on nuts like almonds, walnuts, prunes, dates will boost your immunity levels thereby providing you with energy. Nuts also have antioxidant property which will help you fight infections during monsoon. Don’t forget to munch on these crunchy and tasty nuts this monsoon.

 

 

• Grab your monsoon fruits..

                            

 

Fruits are a must in every season. But do include the seasonal monsoon fruits in your monsoon diets which include litchis, Cherries, Plums, peach, pomegranate which are rich in natural antioxidants and vitamins and hence will keep your infections at bay.

 

 

• SPICES UP YOUR FOOD

 

                         

 

Indian food is all about flavours. So when it comes to monsoon keep in mind the spices for flavours as well as health. Include spices like like turmeric, mustard, asafoetida (hing), coriander, turmeric, cloves, pepper, cinnamon, garlic, ginger and curry leaves which has anti bacterial property and also help in digestion.

Give a boost to your immunity levels by flavouring your foods with spices.

 

Well we just spoke about “HEALTHY MONSOON FOODS” now let’s have at some unhealthy monsoon food combinations.

                                

We all love to eat pakodas, vada pav, bhaji, samosa to eat in monsoons but all fried foods should be avoided during monsoon not only because of their higher Kcal but they could cause gastronomical complications like bloating and stomach upset. Extra salty food also causes water retention.Since in monsoon our digestion process slows down and to avoid digestive problems avoid fried foods.

 

So, Now you know what to avoid and what to have during monsoons. Stay healthy this monsoon. #Comment any more monsoon foods if you can. Also let me know how did you find this article?

 

                                

About author Ayesha Ghadigaonkar

Ayesha is a senior dietitian at All About Diet and have an experience of 3 years in weight management field through diet and lifestyle modification. Her approach regarding weight loss diet is quite simple and holistic which focus of balancing of nutrients and focusing on sustainable weight loss.To get in touch with her download our mobile App