Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Have you sent food on a colleague or close friend who is undergoing self isolation because positive Covid-19? Some things you need to pay attention to so that the food is really useful, not the other way around.
When opening a story upload on Instagram or WhatsApp, it is not uncommon to find photos in the form of food parcels for Covid-19 patients. The post also contains prayers and hopes for a speedy recovery.
There is nothing wrong with providing healing support to Covid-19 patients, especially if they are the closest people to you.
However, keep in mind, not all types of food can be given to Covid-19 patients. Some types of food should be avoided. Some of these foods, instead of supporting healing, can actually increase the severity of Covid-19 patients.
“Many people share their shipments, but it turns out that what is sent makes the recipients who are self-isolating even worse,” said community nutritionist, Dr Tan Shot Yen to CNNIndonesia.com, Wednesday (30/6).
Here are some types of food that should not be given to Covid-19 patients who are self-isolating.
1. Fried
Who can miss crispy fries with a salty-savory taste that makes you drool?
However, fried foods should not be given to Covid-19 patients. Tan Shot Yen said the compounds formed from the frying process could exacerbate metabolic syndrome and cause inflammation.
2. Fast food
There’s a lot of fast food with claims’vegan food‘ which has a healthy effect. However, in Covid-19 patients, you should avoid consuming fast food.
Tan Shot Yen said that fast food tends to contain phthalates from plastic packaging that seeps into food.
“This substance can cause impaired immunity and suppress the diversity of intestinal bacteria which ultimately interfere with immunity again,” said Tan Shot Yen.
3. Preserved meat
Frozen packaged meat tends to be high in saturated fat. In fact, high saturated fat can mess with the immune system.
Consuming canned or preserved meat can hinder the healing process of Covid-19 patients.
Check out other foods that Covid-19 patients should not eat on the next page.
7 Types of Food that Covid-19 Patients Should Not Consume
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