What to eat, drink if you have COVID-19. Five immune boosters to help keep you healthy amid COVID-19
Timestamps:
Intro – 00:00
Vitamin A – 01:20
Vitamin C – 01:37
Vitamin E – 02:00
Zinc – 02:19
Protein – 02:32
General Health – 03:02
Summary
There’s no specific diet for those with COVID. Boosting your immune system is always a good thing. Specific nutrients in fresh vegetables and fruits can help boost your immune system such as:
Vitamin A – This vitamin assists with the health of your intestines and respiratory system. Vitamin A-rich foods include Sweet potatoes, carrots and green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, red bell peppers.
Vitamin C – It’s another antioxidant that can help give your immunity a boost. Vitamin C helps stimulate the formation of antibodies. Good sources include red peppers, oranges, strawberries, mangoes and broccoli.
Vitamin E – Nuts, seeds, spinach and broccoli all are good sources of this fat-soluble nutrient that acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy.
Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin e.
Zinc – Zinc, which is found in pumpkin seeds, lentils, beans and sesame seeds, can help boost white blood cells, which help defend our bodies from illness.
Protein – Specific amino acids found in protein are essential for T-cell function, which are cells that protect the body against pathogens. Meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, beans, nuts and seeds all have lots of protein.
As always with preventing the spread of illness, wash your hands frequently.
In general, just as you should when you’re healthy, when you’re sick with COVID-19 you should eat at least three servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day and steer clear of processed foods. Choose lean or plant-based proteins over red meat.
If you can’t stomach a full meal, sip on a smoothie made with fresh frozen berries, milk and Greek yogurt (which has the added benefits of protein and probiotics, which help support a healthy gut). You also get a dose of vitamin D with the milk and yogurt, which can also help your immune system. If you’ve been through COVID-19 and have a drink or dish that helped you feel better, share with our calina community
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