2. Indian spices are best boon for all of us spices like turmeric, mustard, asafoetida (hing), coriander seeds, turmeric, fenugreek (methi), cloves, pepper, cinnamon, garlic, ginger and curry leaves are immunity boosting spices adding them in your daily routine can help in digestion and to flush out any sinuses from the body. A glass of kesar milk to your child alternate days can do wonders to boost immunity.

Quick tip: Include all these spices in your daily routine in different foods.

3. Tea! sounds good? Yes, a cup of ginger lemon grass tea can actually help to boost immunity this monsoon. As it has good anti-oxidants which destroys free radicals from the body which are responsible to damage healthy cells & improves the immunity.

Quick tip: You can add little raw organic honey in this to improve the taste

4. Yogurt and other fermented foods are rich in probiotics or the good bacteria, which is key for boosting immune function. Probiotic promotes growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut which stimulates the body’s immune system.

Quick tip: Try including some chopped fruits in a cup of yoghurt instead of going for an ice cream.

5. Tulsi leaves are good have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and help improve immunity.

Quick tip: Chewing 4-5 tulsi leaves every morning is a great way to keep your child disease free during the monsoon.

This monsoon, make sure to douse your appetite for unhealthy food and opt for these healthier alternatives instead. Do not overburden the digestive system and eat only when you are hungry. Eating in excess and eating outside will only invite indigestion and illnesses.