I am 48 years old. I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for one year now. Please advise on what foods to eat to improve my immunity during the monsoon.These are some of the healthy foods to help you boost your immunity during the monsoon season:Dals: Tur dal, moong dal, masoor dal and all other kinds of dals (pulses) can provide you a good amount of protein and help the body to fight against illnesses..Fresh fruits:Fruits those are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C help in boosting immunity. Consume seasonal fruits like jamun, peaches, plums, bananas, amla and lychee to improve your immunity. Avoid eating cut fruits and consume whole fruits.Mushrooms: Mushrooms are rich in antioxidants as well as in vitamin B. The presence of vitamin B plays an important role in improving immunity. They contain all the essential amino acids needed by the body and help lower the risk of infections.Dark green leafy vegetables: Green vegetables such as spinach and cabbage are good sources of multivitamins like vitamin A, C and E. They are also loaded with antioxidants, fibre and folate that help promote cell function. You can include them in soups and salads with different dressings.Dry fruits and nuts:Dry fruits contain vitamin E, niacin and riboflavin that help the cells to stay healthy. Dry fruits and nuts like almonds, walnuts, groundnuts and flax seeds provide essential vitamins and minerals for boosting immunity. They also help in reducing stress levels. You can take nuts and dry fruits with porridge, milk etc.Indian spices: Indian spices like turmeric, mustard seeds, asafoetida (hing), fenugreek (methi), coriander seeds, cloves, pepper, cinnamon, garlic, ginger and curry leaves can help improve digestion during the monsoon season.Also you can consume eggs but not in the raw form to boost your immunity. They can be added to your diet in different ways like poached eggs, scrambled eggs or boiled eggs.- Rutuja Mahajan, Consulting Dietician
I am 48 years old. I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for one year now. Please advise on what foods to eat to improve my immunity during the monsoon.These are some of the healthy foods to help you boost your immunity during the monsoon season:Dals: Tur dal, moong dal, masoor dal and all other kinds of dals (pulses) can provide you a good amount of protein and help the body to fight against illnesses..Fresh fruits:Fruits those are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C help in boosting immunity. Consume seasonal fruits like jamun, peaches, plums, bananas, amla and lychee to improve your immunity. Avoid eating cut fruits and consume whole fruits.Mushrooms: Mushrooms are rich in antioxidants as well as in vitamin B. The presence of vitamin B plays an important role in improving immunity. They contain all the essential amino acids needed by the body and help lower the risk of infections.Dark green leafy vegetables: Green vegetables such as spinach and cabbage are good sources of multivitamins like vitamin A, C and E. They are also loaded with antioxidants, fibre and folate that help promote cell function. You can include them in soups and salads with different dressings.Dry fruits and nuts:Dry fruits contain vitamin E, niacin and riboflavin that help the cells to stay healthy. Dry fruits and nuts like almonds, walnuts, groundnuts and flax seeds provide essential vitamins and minerals for boosting immunity. They also help in reducing stress levels. You can take nuts and dry fruits with porridge, milk etc.Indian spices: Indian spices like turmeric, mustard seeds, asafoetida (hing), fenugreek (methi), coriander seeds, cloves, pepper, cinnamon, garlic, ginger and curry leaves can help improve digestion during the monsoon season.Also you can consume eggs but not in the raw form to boost your immunity. They can be added to your diet in different ways like poached eggs, scrambled eggs or boiled eggs.- Rutuja Mahajan, Consulting Dietician
