The Economic Times

Rainy summer making you sick? Top doctors share what to eat and what to avoid to stay infection-free in this changing weather

With rising seasonal infections during shifting heat and rainy weather, experts emphasize a strong monsoon diet focused on immunity-boosting foods to prevent illness. Warm, freshly cooked meals like soups, khichdi, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and vitamin C-rich fruits (orange, amla, guava) help strengthen immunity. Maintaining gut health with probiotics such as curd and buttermilk, staying hydrated with safe boiled water, and avoiding street food, cut fruits, and oily fried foods are key to reducing rainy season infections and improving overall health.