The monsoon season makes the environment damp. As a result, water accumulates in various places, making the perfect environment for insects and bacteria to breed. 

Children often suffer from diseases like Viral fever, Malaria, Typhoid, Common cold, dengue, fungal infection and diarrhea. In addition, changes in weather affect the immune response in children, so including foods rich in vitamin C helps in keeping the immune response at prime. 

Thus, you must exercise all the caution and precaution you can to protect your child.

 

Preventive Measures

 

As the risk of infections and diseases intensifies during monsoon, you need to be mindful of certain things.

 

1. Protect from Mosquitoes

 

 

The monsoon provides a perfect environment for mosquitoes to breed. Make sure your child wears light full sleeves and 100% cotton clothes. Keep minimal skin exposed. In addition, use mosquito repellents and nets on windows to keep them out.

 

2. Warm, Dry & Hydrated

 

 

Dehydration can make your child susceptible to infection or catching a cold, cough or fever. Make sure they drink plenty of water. Hydration must be maintained and lukewarm water should be included preferably with a pinch of turmeric.

 

Additionally, hand them an umbrella whenever they are going out. Raincoats will also do the work. The aim is to ensure they do not get wet in the rain. And if they get wet by any chance, make sure they change to clean and dry clothes as soon as they reach home.

 

3. Clean Home

 

 

Keep your indoors clean and dry. Also, do not let water clog anywhere near your house. Clean the indoor clogs as well, like in the kitchen and bathroom. Dispose of garbage frequently and use insect repellents to maintain your home clean and infection free.

 

4. Home Cooked Food

 

 

Outside food should be avoided during this particular season to avoid the symptoms of monsoon flu. Although, you can experiment with regular dishes or cook any outside dishes at home once a week. This will ensure your child stays away from harmful bacteria and enjoys home-cooked food.

 

Healthy Foods For Children During Monsoon

 

Along with taking precautions, it’s also imperative that you give your child a balanced diet and healthy food to boost their immunity. 

 

Some of the healthy foods for your child during monsoon are:

 

a) Jamun

 

 

Jamun is a refreshing monsoon fruit that comes with numerous health benefits. It is loaded with Vitamin C, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, folic acid and magnesium. This nutrition profile in itself is enough to boost your child's immunity and prevent them from diseases.

 

b) Dry Fruits & Nuts

 

 

If your child is a fussy eater of fruits and vegetables, then you can try adding crunchy cashew, almonds, and walnuts to their diet. They are a source of nutrients like Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Biotin, Vitamin E, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Omega-3 fats, and Copper. 

 

Boosting your child's immunity would not be a problem with these nutrition-rich foods in their diet.

 

c) Beetroots

 

 

To avoid any slump in your child's energy levels, beetroot is a must-have in your child's diet. You can include this in raw as well as in cooked form. It comprises inorganic nitrates, which have the property of refining the body. 

 

It also has Betalains which help against inflammation. In addition, beetroots are also rich in dietary fiber.

 

d) Ghee

 

 

This superfood, when added to your child's diet, brings in calories as well as essential nutrients. It guards against infection, improves digestion, and overall feeling of well-being. Basically, it's must-have food in your child's diet to protect them from diseases in monsoon.

 

e) Corn

 

 

Corn is a good source of carotenoids calcium and phosphorus. Carotenoids in corn can be converted to vitamin A which is helpful in improving immunity, reducing inflammation and beneficial for eye health

 

f) Guava

 

 

Guava is a rich source of Vitamin C, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium and Beta Carotene. It aids in digestion and improves the immune system of the body. In addition, guava helps improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and HDL levels.

 

Personalized Nutrition

 

 

Different nutrients are suitable for different levels of physical and mental activity. Personalized Nutrition is the concept of giving nutrition based on your child's unique needs. Gritzo SuperMilk helps you give Personalized Nutrition to your child. You can get the best variant suited for your child based on their Age, Gender, and Goal. It is rich in all essential vitamins and minerals. 

 

In addition, it comes with personalized Ingredients like Amla, Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Prebiotics, DHA, and more. Opting for Personalized Nutrition will ensure your child gets all the right nutrition for their health and well-being.