While hygienic practices like boiling your water, washing your veggies thoroughly and cleaning your hands frequently can help prevent infections, one must also re-design their diet to make it more monsoon-friendly. A well-rounded diet can help support our immune system.
Poor digestion, as explained by Diwekar, refers to the inability to absorb nutrients despite consuming good and nutritious food. Low levels of Vitamin D and B12 can also indicate suboptimal digestion.
“Elevated levels of uric acid can lead to a condition called hyperuricemia, which can contribute to the formation of urate crystals in joints, causing gout and other health problems,” Dr G Sushma – Consultant – Clinical Dietician, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad said