Health Monika Rodiya July 12, 2025 0 Comments

10 foods should be avoided in rainy season.

As much as the rainy season is pleasant, it also brings some challenges for health. During this time, due to increased humidity and pollution, bacteria and fungus grow rapidly, which increases the risk of food poisoning and stomach related diseases. Therefore, it is important to take special care of your diet in monsoon.

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1. Leafy Greens in rainy season.

Leafy vegetables like spinach, cabbage, lettuce can accumulate soil, germs and fungus due to moisture. Despite washing them thoroughly, some bacteria may remain. If it is necessary to eat them, then eat them only after cooking them completely.

2.Cut Fruits and Juices from Vendors.

Avoid cut fruits or juices sold in the open in the market. Dirt, dust and flies can settle in them, which increases the risk of infection. Wash fresh fruits at home and cut them immediately and eat or extract their juice.

3.Seafood in rainy season.

Monsoon is the breeding season for fish and sea creatures. At this time, there is a high possibility of bacteria and toxins in seafood, which can cause food poisoning. Minimize the consumption of fish, shrimp etc. in this season or avoid it completely.

4.Street Food and Fried Snacks.

Monsoons make you crave for fried and street food like pakoras, samosas, chaat, etc. But these roadside food items are often not hygienic. Oil is used repeatedly, and they can also spoil quickly due to moisture, increasing the chances of stomach upset.

5.Mushrooms.

Mushrooms grow in moist places and are more prone to bacteria or fungus growth in the rain. Therefore, limit or completely avoid mushroom consumption during monsoons.

6.Curd and Dairy Products.

According to Ayurveda, the body’s “digestive fire” becomes weak during monsoons. Yogurt and other cold dairy products like lassi, buttermilk etc. are heavy to digest and can increase mucus, which can cause cold and cough or digestive problems. If you have to eat yogurt, bring it to room temperature and eat it by adding some black pepper or roasted cumin powder to it.

7.Raw Salads.

Vegetables used in raw salads can get contaminated in the rainy season, even if they have been washed. There is a high possibility of microorganisms in them. It is better to eat salads by lightly boiling or steaming them in this season.

8.Overly Spicy and Oily Foods.

Digestion slows down during the rainy season. In such a situation, eating too much spicy and oily food can cause problems like heartburn, acidity and indigestion. Choose only light and easily digestible food.

9.Watermelon and Muskmelon.

These fruits have high water content and can spoil quickly in humid weather. They increase the risk of bacterial growth, which can cause stomach upset.

10.Carbonated and Cold Beverages.

Avoid cold drinks and other carbonated beverages as they can disrupt the digestive system and reduce the body’s immunity. Instead, drink warm water, herbal teas, or ginger tea.