Introduction: Why Monsoon Safety Matters
“Rain, rain, come again!” Rainy season brings delight, refreshing breeze, and lush scenery, it also brings wet weather, slippery outside, and common infections. So, its important to being extra vigilant during the monsoon weather, its necessary and being smart as well.
During the monsoon season, getting sick, skin problems, chances of having cold, cough, falling sick from drinking dirty water and eating food like diarrhea become much common. But after practicing basic and simple methods, you can enjoy this season safe and sound also by keeping your self healthy.
Monsoon Dos: Smart Habits for a Healthy Rainy Season
You can enjoy the healthy monsoon weather if you’re aware. Here are some good habits you should do to stay strong and happy during this wet weather:
1. Eat Fresh and Cooked Food
Always try to eat freshly cooked suppers instead of eating raw or rotten food. Hot food has the ability to kill germs and are safe and good to eat in cats and dog weather.
2. Drink Clean and Boiled Water
After drinking unboiled water you can get caught by many infections and other illness.Therefore, it is advisable to use filtered water or to boil water before drinking it.
3. Wear Waterproof Footwear
During rainy season streets and roads are flooded by rainy water, so try to wear waterproof shoes with rubber soles with it, that can prevent from slipping.
4. Use Mosquito Repellent and Nets
During rainy season, mosquitoes grow quickly in still water. Use repellents or buy net and sleep under net to prevent from mosquito bites.
5. Keep Your Home Dry and Clean
Keeping your home dry, clean, and well-aired to avoid infections, molds and mosquitoes
Monsoon Don’t: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Enjoying rain can be joy-able,many poor habits in the monsoon weather can take your life in problems. Here are some essential things you can avoid:
1. Don’t Eat Street Food
Eating street food such as golgappa, chaat, and samosas may looks delicious and mouthwatering, but during the monsoon weather, it’s often contaminated with dirty water and exposed to flies, can increase the chance of stomach infection.
2. Avoid Walking in Flooded Areas
Floodwater can carry germs.microbes, chemical substances, and pointed objects. Crossing through the standing water it can cause infections, skin rashes, or even wounds.
3. Don’t Wear Wet Clothes for Long
Wearing wet clothes for a long time can cause cold, cough, fungal infections, skin issues and rashes. Try to change wet clothes as soon as possible.
4. Avoid Raw Leafy Vegetables
Green vegetables like spinach and lettuce can have dust particles and bacteria during this season. Eat them after washing and cooking properly.
5. Don’t Ignore Mosquito Breeding Spots
Standing water in baskets, plant pots, or coolers become mosquito homes during rain. Vacant them regularly to avoid dengue or malaria.
🌿 Foods to Eat During Rainy Season
Eating healthy during the rainy weather can help you to stay fit. Try to avoid seasonal problems/infections. Here are some tips for healthy monsoon and tasty foods to take:
1. Warm Soups and Stews
Cook soups which are made from vegetables of your choice, lentils, and chicken which are easy to digest and try to maintain your body cosy on chilly and rainy days.
2. Ginger, Garlic, and Turmeric
These are the precious but available in any kitchen. These spices have organic antibiotic and enhancing immunity characteristics. Include them to your food or add them in tea.
3. Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Eating seasonal, fresh fruits gives energy and nourishment. They are full of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants that should be consumed regularly that will help you to stay fit.
4. Steamed or Cooked Vegetables
Try to avoid raw salads these days. Take boiled or lightly cooked veggies, stir fried which help to kill germs and manage to boost up immunity and regulate digestion while rainy weather.
5. Herbal Teas
Drinking teas made with natural ingredients like basil, ginger, or lemon help to soothe the throat, improve immunity system, and keep your body healthy and boost immunity.
Foods to Avoid During Rainy Season.
1. Seafood
Monsoon season is the breeding time for many fish and sea creatures. This season make and exposed to impurity and decomposition. Taking seafood during this time can have food poisoning or stomach issues. It’s important not to have seafood or make sure to buy from an authentic and fresh source.
2. Curd and Buttermilk (in excess)
Do not eat much curd or buttermilk, it can cause cold, cough or even congestion while weather. Prefer to have warm drinks like soup or herbal teas etc.
3. Carbonated Soft Drinks
You may feel refreshing after having cold fizzy drinks but these drinks can minimize the mineral levels in your body and also weaken your digestive system. That can take yourself at risk during monsoon season.
4. Fermented or Stale Foods
Humidity in the air can create fermentation in leftover food to rotten soon. Eating these food can increase the chance of stomach upset and food borne diseases.
Conclusion
By following basic steps, you can enjoy healthy monsoon while eating nutritious homemade fresh food, avoiding street food, cold drinks, protecting against germs, and keeping your environment clean, help to enjoy the rainy season without health issues.
