Healthy Diet Can Protect Yourself from Covid-19

JAKARTA – The food consumed has an impact on the body’s ability to fight disease and recover from infection, and eating a healthy, nutritious and balanced diet is important in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Although there is no food that will cure the infection Covid-19, a healthy diet along with good physical activity will help build a stronger immune system to deal with the devastating effects of the deadly coronavirus.

Doctors say it’s important to know that good nutrition helps reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, heart disease, which are common reasons for being infected with the coronavirus. Many types of cancer can also be prevented by eating healthy and nutritious foods. (Also read: BPS Reveals Facts 17 out of 100 people believe they will not catch COVID-19)

According to common understanding, a healthy diet for newborns means exclusive breastfeeding within the first six months, with the introduction of nutritious and safe foods to supplement breast milk from 6 months to 2 years onwards.

For young children, a healthy and balanced diet is essential for growth and development while for the elderly, it can help ensure a healthier and more active life.

“Eating at regular hours means that energy levels remain stable and don’t sway from high to low. This will help calm the body’s rhythm and will balance hormones to keep the body energized. Any food that comes closest to its natural form, is least processed and seasonal. is the best for health, “said Srilatha, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Medicover Hospital.

“Nutrient-rich foods promote health, while processed foods add calories to empty so you do not have energy and feeling low and can cause many diseases. Fermented foods increase the good bacteria that maintain a healthy intestine and absorption of nutrients efficiently,” he continued. (28/9).

One should include adequate amounts of whole grains, legumes, seasonal vegetables, green leafy vegetables, whole fruits, milk and dairy products, and add moderate amounts of non-vegetarian diets with a focus on fish and skinless chicken. Whole grains and nuts provide macro nutrients like carbohydrates and protein. Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

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