The rainy season, although provides relief and comfort from the scorching heat, but it is also true that during the monsoon season, we have to take special care of our health because even a little carelessness can become a threat to our health. The truth is that during the rainy season, our environment is a special opportunity for bacteria, fungus and other microbes because they become active in the environment which can cause health problems.
If we are not careful, it can enter our body through our food or any other medium and can cause problems for us. So let us know what kind of precautions we need to take while eating during the rainy season and why we should be careful while eating cut fruits, fried snacks and delicious roadside delicacies.
Cut Fruits at Outside Stalls
During the monsoon season, bacteria, fungus and other microorganisms become especially active in the environment, which are especially harmful and fatal for our health. Pre-cut fruits sold in the open especially during the monsoon often come in contact with moist air, flies and dirty surfaces. Although government agencies and food departments remain alert and ban the sale of these open fruits, the truth is that it is still sold openly. This creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, increasing the risk of food-borne diseases like stomach infections and food poisoning.
Fried Street Food
It is true that we become crazy about snacks like pakodas, samosas and chaat especially during the rainy season and often their sale also increases in this season. But we need to be very cautious while consuming them as they may be fried in reused oil or kept outside for hours. Also, in the humid monsoon air during the rainy season, the oil can get spoiled quickly and the people making them do not use safe and healthy techniques and as a result, these things can get spoiled, causing indigestion, acidity or even worse.
Dangerous Street Foods
Street foods have become a favourite of not only children but also adults and in fact, our day is not complete without visiting these shops in the evening. From Pani Puri to noodles, many street foods have become a part of our daily routine but during the monsoon season, special precautions need to be taken while consuming them. From Pani Puri to noodles, sprig rolls and other such things are made with raw or half-cooked ingredients and water which is not at all safe. During monsoon, contamination of water is common, due to which these foods can be dangerous for your stomach.
Leafy vegetables and sprouts
The risk of bacteria and fungus increases in leafy vegetables and sprouts during monsoon because in this season there is more humidity in the air, due to which bacteria and fungus can grow quickly on sprouts. This increases the possibility of food poisoning. Apart from this, leafy vegetables and sprouts are often eaten raw, due to which harmful bacteria (such as E. coli, Salmonella) present in them can enter the body directly.
Weak digestive system
The monsoon season is especially sensitive for our body, which apart from external, also causes internal changes. The rainy season naturally slows down our digestive system, which is a sign of taking special precautions in eating and drinking. In such a situation, consuming heavy, oily or raw foods in this season becomes difficult for our digestive system as these foods become difficult to digest, making us more vulnerable to bloating, gas and infections.
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