Monsoon diet: 6 types of food you must eat in the rainy season

Make sure you're eating these types of food in the monsoon to fight off infections.

Written By: Editorial Team | Updated: June 20, 2018, 3:16 PM

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Monsoon diet: 6 types of food you must eat in the rainy season — Papaya

B - Carotene (antioxidants): Green leafy vegetables, papaya, pumpkin and carrots. Also Read - Women face sharper cognitive decline from hypertension, diabetes, hearing loss and obesity than men, researchers find

Monsoon diet: 6 types of food you must eat in the rainy season — Pumpkins

Vitamin A foods(immune booster): Pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes, eggs and dairy foods.

Monsoon diet: 6 types of food you must eat in the rainy season — Nuts

Vitamin E (antioxidants): Nuts, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, avocados, tomatoes, apples and carrots. Also Read - 100 Years of Essel Group: How ZEEL and its legacy have shaped health awareness and public understanding over the years

Monsoon diet: 6 types of food you must eat in the rainy season — Bell Peppers

Vitamin C foods (antioxidant): Green leafy veggies, broccoli, parsley, bell peppers, papaya, asparagus and cauliflower.

Monsoon diet: 6 types of food you must eat in the rainy season — Chickpeas

Zinc (immune booster): Sesame seeds, pumpkin, poultry, beans, chickpeas, almonds, peas and mushrooms. Also Read - Heatwave alert: Doctor explains how extreme summer temperatures affect the body

Monsoon diet: 6 types of food you must eat in the rainy season — Tuna

Omega 3 rich foods like avocado, olive oil, salmon, tuna, walnuts and flaxseeds.

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