No fry, no cry: 5 healthy snacks to enjoy this monsoon

Written by: Ehsan Siddiqui Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 10 July 2025

[{"selector":"#anim-7560d886-1f3e-4b13-b5f2-633d46b37565","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-754fdb86-e61b-4617-8d8e-522a84ac6414","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 127.84582%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] There's just something about monsoon that makes us love romantic songs and tasty snacks more. While songs are mostly harmless, careless snacking may not be good for you. But not anymore - here are 5 healthy snack options to enjoy on rainy days. Photo Credit: Freepik

Corn

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Bhelpuri

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Boiled Eggs Chaat

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Moong Daal Chilla

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Roasted Nuts

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