Monsoon Alert! Food Items To Avoid During Rainy Weather

The monsoon season has arrived in many parts of the country. While some regions in North India like Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, and Punjab still reel under severe heatwave conditions, many others observed a dip in temperature and occasional splashes.

Before the monsoon arrives and you soak in the mild drizzles and mightier showers, keep these culinary pointers in mind to stay safe and healthy during these coming months.

Certain foods are avoided during the monsoon season due to the increased risk of contamination and foodborne illnesses. The elevated humidity levels and moisture during this time create favourable conditions for the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens.

Street food

While eating out during monsoon season is itself a risky venture, choosing to indulge in food items sold by street hawkers can be unreliable during the monsoon season as it’s often prepared in unhygienic conditions. The usual craving to grab a plate of chaat, and pani-puris should be curbed to eliminate risk of foodborne illnesses.

Cut fruits

Fruits that are sliced open by street hawkers or in markets may not be properly washed or stored, making them susceptible to contamination. Rather, choose whole fruits that you can wash and eat at your convenience, while mitigating risk of eating contagious food.

Seafood

As certain parts of India begin to receive their first monsoon showers, its becomes extremely important that people consciously choose what to eat. People should avoid eating

This season is known for increased waterborne diseases, and seafood can easily get contaminated during this time. Verman encouraged people to avoid consuming fish, prawns, and other seafood to prevent food poisoning.

Dairy products

Dairy products or lacticinia such as curd, milk and paneer can spoil quickly in the humid monsoon weather. Choose freshly-prepared dairy products from trustworthy sources and avoid eating food that's ben out since a long duration.

Fried foods

The tea-stalls outside office locales that sell super-oily items like samosa's and bhajiyas should be avoid without a doubt. Rather choose for snacks which are steamed or grilled such as sandwiches or momos.