Do you have COVID? Again?
Deciding what to eat can be mentally taxing, especially when you’re not feeling well. However, our diet plays a role in preventing and managing poor health, including COVID.
A healthy diet is associated with reduced risk of COVID. And, if you have COVID, healthy eating is associated with milder symptoms.
What should I eat during COVID infection?
When we are sick, it can be difficult to even think about food. However, the best way to fight infection is to provide your body with the foods that best help you heal.
Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and various forms of protein are broken down into substances by the body to support your immune system.
Australia’s Guide to Healthy Eating suggests that we eat a variety of fresh foods each day, including:
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two servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables
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whole grains, such as wholemeal pasta, brown rice, or wholemeal bread
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healthy fats, such as avocado or olive oil
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meat and meat alternatives (such as lean beef, chicken, tofu or legumes) and dairy products (such as cheese or milk).
Eating these types of foods every day helps provide our bodies with the nutrients needed to fight infections and stay healthy.
Avoid processed and ultra-processed foods is also encouraged due to the high salt and sugar levels and lack of nutrition found in these types of foods.
How about chicken soup or similar?
A great way to get all the nutrition your body needs when you’re sick with COVID is to use homemade chicken soup, chicken avgolemono, chicken congee, or other similar dishes.
For what? Here are four good reasons:
Don’t forget to eat healthy anyway
A healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health and vitality.
Getting carried away with fads or buying supplements can be expensive and there is controversy surrounding their effectiveness.
In the long run, eating healthy will make you feel better and save you money.
