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How To Maintain A Healthy Gut During Monsoon?

We as humans always are living in a dynamic atmosphere. Our diet, weather, routines, and a multitude of other factors change on a regular basis. Likewise, the microbial content of even an otherwise healthy person’s gut can be affected by changes in the environment or season. This is more so in monsoon when the dampness in the weather hugely increases the disease-causing microbes.

Paradoxically, the gut enzymes activity is lesser in the wet season than in summers, thus affecting the process of digestion. This may lead to indigestion and cause sluggishness.

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It is therefore essential to pay heed to what we eat.

• Though very tempting, oily or fried food is best avoided since it is difficult to digest due to a sluggish digestive system in the monsoon.
• Avoid dairy products that take longer to be digested. Instead, opt for fresh homemade soups of different types.
• Avoid consuming leafy and raw vegetables for apparent reasons.
• It is better to prepare and consume fresh fruit juices at home than processed ones or street vendors.
• There is some evidence to show that consumption of certain things like fenugreek (methi) seeds, bitter gourd (karela) have been shown to improve gut health, immunity and reduce inflammation. Methi seeds may be included in various vegetables or soups or curries that are prepared at home after soaking for some time or overnight.
• Prepare your favourite refreshing medicinal tea at home with fresh ginger, juicy lemons and fresh tulsi leaves available in ample now. Turmeric with milk is also that one should consume to avoid a sore throat.
• To improve beneficial bacteria in the gut, consume homemade buttermilk, not the processed ones.

Children are vulnerable in the monsoons and often fall prey to infections and viruses. Here are simple tips to keep your children healthy this season! Monsoons also wreak havoc on one’s skin, but you can avoid them. Learn how here. If you have waded through floodwater, learn how to prevent leptospirosis.

Happy and healthy monsoon!

Also Read: What Is Leaky Gut: Exploring the Facts and Debunking the Myths

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Is Liquid Diet Healthy For You During Monsoon?

A liquid diet, as the very name suggests, means going off all solid meals and replacing them with liquid meals. Doctors recommend liquid diets during conditions such as diarrhoea, after a surgery involving any part of the digestive system including the mouth and before certain medical procedures.

Babies begin consuming food initially in the form of liquids. Long and severe fasts are broken by a liquid diet to help the digestive system cope with the sudden intake of food.

Nowadays especially during the season of monsoon, people are increasingly using a liquid diet to quickly lose weight and detoxify their systems. Another trend is to replace a regular diet with a liquid diet to help maintain weight and ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients. Here, we take a look into how healthy these diets actually are.

Cons of Liquid Diet:

• People having chronic constipation should avoid liquid diets. A liquid diet lacks the fibre that is essential for digestion and may lead to constipation.
• If you do decide to go on a liquid diet for more than 3 days, then get a diet plan from your doctor or dietician and stick to it religiously. Carefully monitor your diet, as it is difficult to get all necessary nutrition from liquids alone. The biggest nutrient missed out on is dietary fibre. If you must go on a liquid diet, try not straining your soups and juices with a very fine sieve. Allow at least some of the fibre to pass through. Supplements available in the market may be needed to ensure a sufficient intake of all necessary nutrients. Read the ingredient label carefully before consuming any product.

Pros of Liquid Diet:

• A liquid diet that lasts for no more than 3 days is beneficial for the body. It helps cleanse the colon and detoxify the system. It removes the build-up of toxins from the internal organs and helps to rejuvenate and refreshes the body from within. Such a liquid diet should contain plenty of fresh vegetable and fruit juices, clear water, coconut water, and soups. A dietician may formulate a liquid diet plan specific to your needs and health status.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.