While many people enjoy indulging in street food, your favourite momos may pose health risks during the monsoon season.
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Junk food
In general, junk food is not good for health. Consuming momos can be particularly harmful to health during the rainy season.
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Food poisoning
Food poisoning cases arise during the monsoon. It’s advisable to avoid eating outside food during this time.
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Food quality
Non-vegetarian momos often contain meat, and you’ll never know where this meat is sourced from.
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Food quality
Most shopkeepers use cheap quality meat and contaminated oil to prepare momos. This can lead to significant health risks.
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Eating habits
Various leafy vegetables such as cabbage that are used in the preparation of momos, can harbour insects during rainy season that may pose health risks.
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Junk food
Refrain from eating momos and junk food altogether during monsoon. If you want to indulge in these foods, make sure you go to shops that follow high-quality standards.