By now, we all know how important it is to change your diet according to the season. Take for example the monsoon season. Here the rainy season is in full swing and we are enjoying the bad weather all day. While we agree that the season has a lot to offer, it also brings along a number of health concerns that require proper care. Monsoon comes with flu, fever and gut-related issues, which are mainly waterborne. Hence, experts recommend taking extra care of what we are including in our daily meals. Including seasonal produce, clean water and healthy herbs and spices in our monsoon diet can help us travel seamlessly through the seasons, he says.
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar lists some superfoods that are not only seasonal, but also fill you up with every essential nutrient. She took to Instagram to share posts describing the ingredients and their benefits. The best part is that each of these food items are easily available during monsoon. to keep track.
Here are 7 superfoods to include in your diet:
barley:
An indigenous ingredient available in almost every Indian kitchen, Sattu is roasted chickpea powder packed with several essential nutrients. The component provides the body with minerals like calcium, vitamins, folic acid and several essential amino acids. Find the detailed post below.
corn cob:
A monsoon must-have, maize is loaded with vitamin B, folic acid, fiber etc which helps in controlling healthy bowel movements, managing blood sugar levels and much more. You can roast corn or make delicious dishes with it. Find the post below.
Taro leaves:
Did you know that arbi leaves can help you get glowing skin during monsoons? According to Rujuta Diwekar, taro leaves are a treasure trove of micronutrients, especially hyaluronic acid which gives your collagen and connective tissue the much needed boost and prevents all signs of ageing. Find the post below.
Desi Dates:
These are grown wildly all over India and are small in size, which we buy from the market. These dates help to improve hemoglobin levels, treat sleep disorders, fight allergies and infections, and nourish us from within.
Ragi:
A superfood, ragi is loaded with many beneficial properties. It is rich in fiber, protein, anti-oxidants, minerals and other essential nutrients. The best part is that you can use ragi to prepare a wide variety of recipes including ragi roti, ragi kheer and more.
Jackfruit Seeds:
We love jackfruit- both raw and ripe. But have you ever tried eating seeds? If cooked properly, these seeds are nutritious, crunchy and fill you up with many essential nutrients. These properties further help in boosting immunity and promoting bone health.
Lentils:
Lastly, the benefits of lentils need no introduction. Lentils are loaded with several essential nutrients that help in “optimal enzyme action”. Rujuta Diwekar, “Combining them with millets and cereals helps in improving their essential to non-essential amino acid ratio”. Find the detailed post below.
Now that you have these superfoods of monsoon available, we suggest adding them to your daily diet and enjoy a healthy life.
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