Rains have already started in parts of India, bringing relief from the long summer season. While we agree that the cool weather and the sound of the water tapping on the window panes can be quite satisfying, you should also be aware of the health concerns associated with it. Monsoon is associated with several health concerns including flu, stomach problems and fever, as the humid weather becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. And one of the most affected areas is the kitchen. Constant cooking and water flow automatically increases the humidity of the place, often leading to food contamination and food poisoning. But don’t worry, we have found some smart hacks that can keep your kitchen fresh and safe this monsoon. After all, you definitely wouldn’t want to spend this beautiful season making rounds to the doctor’s clinic! So grab your pen and paper and note down the things you should keep in your kitchen. Read on.
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Monsoon Kitchen Tips: 5 Must-Have Items In Your Kitchen This Rainy Season:
1. Clean the kitchen chimney and exhaust fan:
Cooking on high flame leads to humidity, so experts recommend allowing sunlight and air to enter your kitchen daily. However, coping with such a situation during monsoons can be a bit difficult. This is where exhaust fans and kitchen chimneys come in handy. Clean these appliances thoroughly before the rainy season to remove clutter and make them work even more efficiently. Click here for some easy tips to clean a kitchen chimney.
2. Get airtight spice jars:
Excess moisture in the atmosphere often ruins your bottles of salt and sugar. Hence, we recommend using airtight glass jars instead of regular jars to keep your spices and masalas free from moisture and bacteria throughout the season, thereby improving the safety and hygiene of your food.
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3. Keep medicinal spices with you:
Indian kitchens are full of spices that can be used for many purposes other than cooking. Spices like cinnamon, cloves, dried ginger, etc. are rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can work as home remedies for your seasonal health problems. Here are some spices that you must include in your diet this monsoon.
4. Clean the sink pipes:
Make sure that there is no dirt or water accumulated in the hidden parts of your kitchen, especially the sink pipes and drains. This is where mosquitoes and flies come in, contaminating the kitchen and the food stored in it. So, clean it thoroughly before the season begins and keep yourself healthy and safe. Here are some easy tips on how to clean kitchen pipes.
5. Stock up on seasonal fruits and vegetables:
We all know the importance of seasonal produce. It is important to include monsoon fruits and vegetables in your diet that are rich in enough nutrients to fight seasonal diseases. So, make changes in your diet and buy groceries accordingly. Here are some of the most common seasonal produce that you must include in your diet.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy monsoon!
