Come monsoon and everything changes, right from right skincare routine to diet. We change our habits to match the changing weather.  During monsoon, we are advised against eating green leafy vegetables. Apart from green leaves, experts also recommend cutting down or avoiding fish, mushrooms, etc.  Even though green leafy veggies like spinach, methi, etc. are rich in fibre and other nutrients, have you ever wondered why green leafy vegetables in the monsoons are a bad idea? Let's find out why! Monsoon Diet Tips: From Curd to Pakodas, 5 Foods You Should Not Eat in the Rainy Season.

Why Green Leafy Vegetables Are a Big No-No?

Rains and excessive moisture during monsoons make it a perfect time for microbes and germs to breed inside green leafy vegetables. Such breeding of harmful microbes and bacteria contaminate the greens. Moreover, even the soil in which these greens grow could be highly contaminated and therefore setting the perfect ground for microbes to breed. It is said that more leafy vegetables like cabbage, spinach, methi, lettuce and kale are more prone to having germs on them during rains than any other vegetables.

Should You Completely Ban Green Leafy Veggies During Rains?

You need not completely eliminate green leaves from your diet because they are essential for your body. They are an amazing source of healthy fibre, folate, and carotenoids. Leafy greens also contain vitamins C and K and the minerals iron and calcium, which makes them good for your gut, eyes, blood and bones. Therefore, you don't have to abandon, dark green leafy vegetables that are rich in antioxidants.

Points to Remember

  • Consume your greens at home only.

  • Wash them thoroughly.

  • Avoid eating greens raw.

  • Cook them at a high temperature to kill any kind of bacteria.

  • Check for any visible insects in your greens.

So the bottom line is if cooked in the right way, green leafy vegetables can be consumed during the rainy season but you must avoid eating preparations that are not done at home because you wouldn't know how they are cooked. Eating greens raw isn't a great idea this monsoon.

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