HOUSTON, Texas. – If eating healthy is part of your New Year’s resolutions, consider fulfilling it in 2021, as this important habit could be key in helping you win the battle against the coronavirus.
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We must wait for the first symptoms of the coronavirus to appear before modifying our diet. “It is important that people try to maintain a balanced diet, even before contracting the virus, because the more we can prevent and prepare our body to be strong, the better results we are going to have,” said Gabriela Gardner, a dietitian at Memorial Hermann.
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According to this nutritionist, it is advisable to consume high-quality proteins before and during illness. “Fish is also very good at fighting inflammation,” he said. Other recommended foods are spinach, tomato, broccoli, sweet potato, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
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But what foods should we avoid to prevent the coronavirus from attacking us stronger ?: “I agree that processed foods and sugar promote inflammation,” said Gardner, who added that this inflammation may be latent in our body so it is important to have a good diet.
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, for its acronym in English), they advise maintaining a diet rich in vitamins D, C and Zinc can help strengthen our immune system, but should not be interpreted as treatment or prevention .
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