Updated On: 04 July, 2024 06:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Minor changes in your daily diet can enhance antibody production and boost immunity against rising pathogens. Nutrition expert, Rujuta Diwekar, outlines a holistic guide to maintaining optimum health during monsoons

Contrary to popular belief, Rujuta says, “Your taste buds are not against your weight loss plans. They are simply against your plan to lose your immunity and to guard you against a possible crash of your immune system."
As monsoon soaks India six days ahead of schedule, reports show a spike in dengue, malaria, swine flu, Zika virus and respiratory infections. Health Minister Dinesh Rao reported a 42 pct rise in dengue cases in Karnataka, while Maharashtra is on alert after a Zika virus case was detected in Pune. Health experts advise caution, especially for pregnant women and children. Here’s why.
Even as we deal with these illnesses, food and nutrition become two crucial pillars our immunity rests on, during this time of the year. Small tweaks in a regular diet can enhance antibody production and boost immunity against rising pathogens. Expanding on simple dietary modifications, veteran nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar outlines a holistic guide to staying healthy during monsoon.