All these combined are a horrible combination that can affect your immune system as we can see with the loads of viral flu along with cold and cough cases that are common.

So besides taking precautions to safeguard your health, did you know that there are a few food items that you should avoid in this weather which will make it easy to survive.

Ice cream and cold drinks
When you are feeling hot through the day, it is easy to pick up an ice-cream, cold drinks or a cold coffee or fruit juice but remember that they can affect your throat badly. Also when these things are not stored properly at proper temperatures, they can spoil quickly leading to diarrhoea and dysentery.

Dairy products

When you are just on the verge of getting a cold, dairy products will only make it worse by congesting the nose and throat. At times like this it is best to avoid milk, curds and even cheese.

Spicy food
You may like your food to be at its spiciest best but if you are suffering from cold, cough and flu they add to the throat irritation and are best avoided.

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Since they are developed under warm conditions, they are ideal for growth of bacteria so be sure that they are homemade and fresh. Wash them well before use and the best way to eat them is to boil them with a dash of spices.

Out of season vegetables
We normally see all vegetables in the market all the year round but seasonal vegetables are best left to be eaten during the season they are meant for and are best avoided when they are available off season.

BDST: 1637 HRS, MAR-02, 2016
Edited by: Sharmina Islam, Lifestyle editor