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12 Foods Not To Eat During Monsoon

With monsoon on the brink of the arrival, there are some things you definitely don’t want to do! You definitely don’t want to catch up some disease that might not allow you to roam around. Bad enough, you don’t want to get your little stomach upset.

Monsoons are the time when you are tempted to have the spicy snacks being served at the roadside corners, but it is also the time of the year when you should avoid these things most.

Though the thought of something hot and spicy might sound nice and mouthwatering, it can also be harmful to your health. You might just catch hold of some infections or some other issues during this time. It is not that monsoon has something to do with it, but the conditions during this time are not really hygienic. You would not have found hygienic roads when walking during monsoons.

FOODS THAT MAKE YOU STINK

These unhygienic conditions also affect the food you consume and the kind of place you consume it from. Make sure you don’t make the mistake of having some of the unhygienic foods during this time. Here is a list of 12 foods to avoid during monsoons.

Spicy Pakoras

Spicy Pakoras

The whole idea may sound tempting, but having these spicy pakoras from road side corners during monsoon may not be good for your body. But, this is also the kind of foods to avoid especially in monsoon. The oil that is used to cook these pakoras may not be healthy. Also during this season your digestive ability is reduced due to high humidity levels. This may also be bad for your health.

Chaats

Chaats

Water that is generally used to make these tasty mouthwatering chaats can be contaminated and unhygienic. A lot of diseases are born out of such unhygienic water. It is best to avoid these foods during monsoon.

Kachoris and Samosas

Kachoris and Samosas

Hearing this, your mouth must have begun watering. Well not a surprise actually! But then again the oil it is cooked in can be unhealthy to your system. Worst still you won't be able to digest this food! They are definitely the foods to avoid this season

Street Chinese Food

Street Chinese Food

This is another variety that is doing rounds in the present times. If it is raining, all you can think of is good Chinese food. The water used can be contaminated; the spices, though nice, can be too bad for your stomach. Overall if you are not sure about the place avoid it during the monsoons

Green Leafy Vegetables

Green Leafy Vegetables

You have probably heard this one! Chances of green leafy vegetables attracting insects and germs are a tad bit high during this season. They are foods to avoid till you are sure they are pretty clean.

Juices from Street Stalls

Juices from Street Stalls

There is a possibility that juices that you get along the stalls are mixed with water. The water being contaminated is also possible. You may not want to try it out! So the best way out is to avoid having juices from outside during this season.

Sea Food

Sea Food

Monsoon is when fish and prawns breed. Include this in the foods to avoid during monsoon list. Else you will complain of bad health

Cut Fruits

Cut Fruits

Avoid having fruits that are cut and sold in the markets. They may be contaminated or contain germs that can be harmful.

Carbonated Drinks

Carbonated Drinks

Include carbonated drinks in the list of foods to avoid. They can cause acidity and indigestion as the mineral levels are reduced during this period.

No to Salty Food

No to Salty Food

Say no to food items that are high on the salt content. Though it may be good for your taste buds, you may not want to consume them actually.

Avoid Rice

Avoid Rice

You should not have rice during this season as it can cause indigestion as well as swelling in your body.

No Sour Food

No Sour Food

The worst thing to consume during the monsoons is sour foods like chutneys, and pickles. This is because they may be made of contaminated water and cause major issues

Story first published: Friday, July 18, 2014, 19:18 [IST]
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