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6 foods you must avoid in monsoon

Leafy Vegetables
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Leafy Vegetables
Spinach, cabbage, and lettuce are more prone to contamination during monsoon due to mud, pests, and water retention. They can carry harmful germs if not cleaned thoroughly.
Fried Street Food
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Fried Street Food
Pakoras and samosas may tempt your monsoon cravings, but roadside vendors often reuse stale oil and lack hygiene, increasing risk of stomach infections.
Seafood
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Seafood
Avoid fish and prawns during monsoon as the breeding season makes them more likely to contain toxins and parasites, posing risks of food poisoning.
Cut Fruits Sold Outside
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Cut Fruits Sold Outside
Pre-cut fruits sold by street vendors are exposed to flies and moisture, which can lead to contamination and serious gastrointestinal issues.
Carbonated Drinks
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Carbonated Drinks
Fizzy drinks reduce mineral levels in the body and can hamper digestion, which is already weakened during the damp and humid season.
Curd and Buttermilk
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Curd and Buttermilk
Though healthy normally, fermented dairy products can lead to bloating and indigestion in monsoon as your metabolism tends to slow down.
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