8 Herbs And Spices To Include In Your Monsoon Diet

By Devi Poojari

Whether it is in soups, stews, curries or kadha, including this list of herbs and spices in your diet provides some much needed immunity and health benefits during flu season. Tap to view.

BLACK PEPPER

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of black pepper battle cold, cough and the common flu effectively.

NUTMEG

Adding a small pinch of nutmeg powder to your glass of milk before bed, with or without soaked garden cress seeds, makes it a powerhouse of vitamin B16, folic acid and magnesium.

GINGER

Known to be the best remedy to relive sore throat and soothe coughs, ginger provides warmth and boosts immunity.

ASAFOETIDA

Excellent for digestion and keeping the stomach light, asafoetida is ideal to keep colic discomfort at bay.

GARLIC

Adding garlic to your diet is one of the best ways to combat cough and cold during flu season as well as boosting your immune system.

TURMERIC

Whether it is turmeric powder or fresh turmeric root, this superfood has immune-boosting properties, which allow the body to combat possible infections or bacteria.

CUMIN

Stimulating digestion and key to cultivating digestive enzymes, cumin seeds are perfect to prevent bloating or indigestion.

TULSI

Consuming tulsi stimulates antibodies in the system, which enable in combating against infections and ailments.