Got COVID? again?
Deciding what to eat can be mentally taxing, especially when you’re not feeling well. But our diets play a role in preventing and managing adverse health conditions, including COVID.
Eating healthy is Mitigate the risk of COVIDAlso, if you have COVID, a healthy diet is associated with mild symptoms.
What should I eat during COVID infection?
Even thinking about food can be difficult when you are sick. However, the best way to fight infections is to provide your body with foods that provide the best support. Healing.
Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and various forms of protein are broken down into substances by the body to support the immune system.
Australia’s healthy eating guide It suggests eating a variety of fresh foods daily, including:
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2 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables
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Whole grains such as whole grain pasta, brown rice, and whole grain bread
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healthy fats like avocado and olive oil
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Meat and meat substitutes (such as lean beef, poultry, tofu, legumes) and dairy products (such as cheese and milk).
Eating these types of foods every day helps provide our bodies with the nutrients they need to fight infections and stay healthy.
Avoid processed and ultra-processed foods It is also recommended due to the high levels of salt and sugar found in these types of foods, as well as nutritional deficiencies.
How about some chicken soup?
A great way to get all the nutrition your body needs when sick with COVID is homemade chicken soup, chicken avgolemono, chicken congee, or other similar dishes.
why? Here are four good reasons:
1. Easy and cheap to make
The great thing about chicken soup is that you can put it in one pot (or slow cooker), throw all the ingredients together and let it simmer.
The ingredients in chicken soup pack a powerful nutritional punch, yet don’t tax the planet.
2. Easy to absorb
The boiling process nutritional content Found in ingredients to aid digestion and absorption of these important nutrients.
3. Rich in vitamins and minerals
essential vitamins and minerals Chicken Soup Contains: Iron, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12.
4. Flavorful and powerful
Brings out the flavor of chicken soup 17 kinds of amino acids Included in chicken soup.These Amino Acids Also Provide Your Strength immune system
Nutrition supports immune health, but it’s not the only answer
The best way to treat and manage COVID infection is to avoid it in the first place.Therefore, practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands regularly, and recommend vaccine schedule.
Practicing a healthy lifestyle reduces not only the risk of contracting COVID, but also the risk of developing chronic diseases. This includes not smoking or vaping, maintaining healthy physical activity habits, getting enough sleep, and reducing alcohol consumption.
the current recommendation The maximum alcohol consumption is 10 drinks per week and 4 drinks per day.
don’t forget to drink a lot of water
water is important when sick.
Being dehydrated can make symptoms of colds and infections worse, including COVID. It is also associated with an increased risk of developing the disease. long covid.
If you’re overweight or dehydrated through vomiting, sneezing, or a runny nose, aim to drink at least 2 liters of water per day.
If you don’t want to drink plain water, there are many healthy alternatives such as teas, broths, and soups.
Always try to eat healthy
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health and vitality.
Getting caught up in a fad or buying supplements can cost you money. controversy About their effectiveness.
In the long run, eating healthy will make you feel better and save you money.
Lauren BallProfessor of Community Health and Wellbeing, University of Queensland and Julie MarshPhD Candidate, Certified Practical Dietitian, BNutrDiet (Hons), University of Queensland
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