{"id":356871,"date":"2025-07-25T16:56:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/?p=356871"},"modified":"2025-07-25T16:56:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:26:17","slug":"monsoon-health-alert-mumbai-nutrition-expert-warns-against-these-common-food-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/monsoon-health-alert-mumbai-nutrition-expert-warns-against-these-common-food-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Monsoon Health Alert: Mumbai Nutrition Expert Warns Against These Common Food Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Avoiding the wrong foods this season could save you from serious infections,\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>says\u00a0Chief dietician and Head of Nutrition therapy department\u00a0from Apex Group of Hospitals, Borivali.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mumbai<\/strong>– \u00a0The monsoon brings relief from the scorching summer heat, but it also triggers a sharp rise in waterborne diseases, gut infections, and food poisoning cases. Dr. Mrinali Dwivedi, Chief dietician and Head of Nutrition therapy department Apex Group of Hospitals, Borivali, is urging the public to take preventive steps by adopting safe and smart eating habits this rainy season.\u00a0A crucial but often overlooked rule during the monsoon is to\u00a0never eat when you’re not genuinely hungry<\/b>. Your body\u2019s digestive fire\u2014what we call \u2018agni\u2019 in traditional terms\u2014is weaker in this season. Eating when you\u2019re not hungry puts extra load on the stomach, leading to indigestion, bloating, and in some cases, infections.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou might crave street food and fried snacks when it rains, but that momentary indulgence can quickly lead to gut-related infections. The monsoon season creates the perfect breeding ground for countless bacteria and viruses, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal issues such as stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and loose stools. To stay safe and healthy during the rainy months, it\u2019s essential to be mindful of your diet and make clean, digestion-friendly choices.Monsoon weather creates ideal conditions for microbial growth. The air and water become loaded with bacteria, and our digestion tends to slow down. This puts people\u2014especially those with pre-existing conditions\u2014at greater risk,\u201d advised Dr. Mrinali Dwivedi, Chief dietician and Head of Nutrition therapy department Apex Group of Hospitals.<\/strong> She stresses that prevention begins on the plate. Here\u2019s what she advises to\u00a0strictly avoid during the monsoon<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Street Food:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cNo matter how tempting, it\u2019s a major health hazard in monsoon,\u201d warns Dr. Dwivedi. \u201cOpen-air cooking, stale ingredients, and contaminated water are a dangerous mix.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Raw Vegetables and Salads:<\/strong>\u00a0Often washed in unsafe water, raw veggies can carry bacteria and parasites. \u201cIf you can\u2019t verify hygiene, don\u2019t eat them raw. Lightly steaming retains nutrients and improves safety.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Seafood:<\/strong>\u00a0Monsoon is the peak breeding season for fish, and water contamination is common. \u201cSeafood spoils faster and may carry infections. Better to avoid it completely or switch to safer protein sources,\u201d she adds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leafy Greens:<\/strong>\u00a0Greens like spinach and cabbage have crevices that trap dirt and worms. \u201cClean thoroughly or replace with gourds, beans, or other seasonal vegetables.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Cold, Fizzy, and Packaged Drinks:<\/strong>\u00a0These not only affect digestion but are often high in sugar and preservatives. \u201cHydrate with warm, boiled water, and homemade soups or decoctions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Eat Instead?<\/strong>
\nDr. Mrinali Dwivedi recommends a monsoon-friendly diet of warm, home-cooked meals that are easy to digest. Add immune-boosting ingredients like turmeric, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Include fruits rich in Vitamin C\u2014like amla, oranges, guava, and kiwi\u2014to strengthen the immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her final message is simple but powerful:<\/strong>
\n\u201cEat fresh. Eat seasonal. Be cautious about where your food comes from. With the right diet, we can stay one step ahead of monsoon-related illnesses.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Avoiding the wrong foods this season could save you from serious infections,\u00a0 says\u00a0Chief dietician and Head of Nutrition therapy department\u00a0from Apex Group of Hospitals, Borivali. Mumbai– \u00a0The monsoon brings relief from the scorching summer heat, but it also triggers a sharp rise in waterborne diseases, gut infections, and food poisoning cases. Dr. Mrinali Dwivedi, Chief […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14083],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-356871","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-technology-industry-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/356871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=356871"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/356871\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=356871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=356871"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=356871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}