Monsoon Health: 5 Foods That Need Extra Cleaning During This Season

By Nikita Toppo

July 17, 2023

Along with rain and beautiful weather, the monsoon also brings food and waterborne diseases like flu and stomach infections. So, here are five foods that require proper cleaning to stay safe from monsoon sickness.

Leafy Vegetables

Green leafy vegetables like spinach and lettuce are prone to bacterial infections during monsoon, so they must be washed properly.

Cabbage

Cabbage has many layers and folds which allows the bacteria and worms a good hiding place. Therefore, make sure to wash it thoroughly.

Sprouts

No doubt sprouts are the healthiest food on the earth, but they are also a home for harmful pathogens during monsoon.

Broccoli And Cauliflower

Both these vegetables must be soaked in warm water before cooking to get rid of insects breeding on their leaves.

Cucumber

The skin of the cucumber is prone to infection causing germs, so scrub it properly while washing and make sure to peel it before consuming.