What should be the diet plan for children in monsoon season

As parents we know that for the optimal growth of the children it is necessary to provide good warm environment and healthy food to our children.

But in monsoon season things will be little difficult because change in the climate, unhygienic environment can cause many illnesses like common cold to the very serious like diarrhoea which comes under 5 most common causes of death in children under 5 years of age.

So what should we give to our children to keep them safe and healthy in the monsoon season?

1. Green Vegetables- Use of fresh and washed green Vegetables like Methi, neem, coriander in the regularly cooked food will improve immunity of the child and prevents lots of infections.
2. Banana- The most common problem of monsoon season is gastrointestinal problem and banana is rich in minerals and vitamins which are useful in preventing gastrointestinal problems.
3. Lime juice- It is a rich source for vitamin c which helps in immunity building.
4. Garlic- According to Ayurveda garlic has many benefits as it is important in  growing bone of the children it also plays major role in preventing the children from common cold and flu.
5. Ginger- Such spices has lots of health related benefits, it also prevents the children from common colds.
6. Turmeric- Helps in boosting immunity.
7. Seasonal fruits- Nature is perfect in its place as it provides the nutrients in the season where it is required the most. Seasonal fruits such as jamuns, green almond, cherries are very reach in dietary fibres which are important in monsoon season to avoid illness.
8. Curd should be chosen over the milk.
9. And the most important is the use water which is boiled for at least 15 - 20 minutes and then allowed to cool as it can kill many viruses and bacteria which are real culprit for many diseases.
10. Lentils- Lentils should be considered in the monsoon season as proteins are required for cell repair, growth and immunity development.
11. Dry fruits- Boosts the immunity.

What should be avoided-

1. Sea foods- As monsoon is the breeding season for them
2. Meat
3. Street food- It should be strictly avoided as it can be very unhygienic.
4. Spicy foods
5. Use of Salts should be minimised.
6. Packaged food.