Monsoon health guide: Dietary dos and don’ts

Monsoon though a pleasant time of the year can play havoc with your body. Here are some dos and don’t that you need to keep in mind. 

Dos:

• Go for green leafy vegetables
• Properly wash fruits and vegetables
• Eat barley, brown rice and oats
• Add garlic to soups, stir-fries and curries
•  Avoid milk, have curd
• Drink more water 
• Use anti-bacterial soap and face wash
•  Use talcum powder to keep skin dry

Don’ts: 

• No oily food, street food or spicy food
• No watermelons or muskmelons
•  Not too much of mangoes
• Intake of dairy products should not be high
• Don’t ignore skin problems and allergies as this could be a sign of dengue

Source: IANS