The monsoon season increases the risk of food-borne infections due to higher humidity and faster food spoilage. Nutrition experts recommend eating freshly prepared, home-cooked meals such as dal, khichdi, vegetable soups, whole grains, and well-cooked protein sources like pulses, paneer, eggs, chicken, or fish. Choose fruits with protective peels, including bananas, oranges, pears, and pomegranates, and drink only boiled or purified water. Avoid street food, raw salads, cut fruits, undercooked meat, seafood, unpasteurized dairy, and leftovers left at room temperature. Experts emphasize that strong immunity comes from consistent healthy eating, proper hydration, and good food hygiene—not from any single superfood or supplement.
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