What Foods to Avoid & Foods to Choose During Monsoons - Expert Tips for Parents

“Waw mummy barish aa gai bhigna hai! Chaat pakodi ka man ho raha hai!” These are standard lines children say during rainy weather. As children, we too enjoyed dancing in the rain, jumping in puddles and eating chaat – so why not help your child enjoy this too! The rainy season is a breeding ground for various infections and bacteria, so with a bit of care, you too can enjoy this time with your child. Check healthy herbs that helps in monsoon.    

Here we shared foods which are safe to consume during the monsoon and which to avoid. Here is my monsoon food guide.

1. Which fruits are best to help keep your child’s natural immunity on the up and up!
2. How to boost your child’s digestion with different spices like pepper and ginger.
3. The best snack foods for those in-between-mealtime munchies.
4. Which foods are best avoided during the monsoon – which fruits are not safe, and more…

Read ahead to find out how to keep your child healthy, happy and well-fed this monsoon & know food which you avoid in monsoon season…

Safe Foods During the Monsoon:

1. Fruits - Cherries, litchee, jamun, green almonds, peaches and plums as they have natural antioxidants and enhance your child's immunity against diseases.
2. Include spices like garlic, pepper and ginger in your child's diet as they help with digestion.
3. Healthy snacks - Give your child walnuts, almonds, prunes and dates to munch on.
4. Whole eggs (obtained from hygienic sources), soya and pulses are all good options.
5. Dry cereals like corn, chickpeas and oats.

What Foods to Avoid in Monsoon:

1. Oily, spicy and street food.
2. Raw salads and fruits that are cut beforehand.
3. Raw sprouts.
4.  Watermelons, muskmelons and mangoes.
5. Cold cuts and meats.

Taking care of these few points can keep your children safe and healthy in this season. With a little creativity and effort in the kitchen, you too can prepare favourite monsoon eats or street food like chaat and pakoras for your family to enjoy. If your children are slightly older, they could help you cook too ! Read tips to prevent monsoon diseases in children.  

Did you find Reetika’s monsoon food guide useful? What healthy foods do your children enjoy during the monsoon? Do leave your recipes and comments…. We love hearing from you !