List of Foods to Avoid When Infected with COVID-19

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Do not have food that can speed up the duration of healing for COVID-19. However, there are still some foods that should be avoided when you are infected with this virus.

In general, eating processed and high-sugar foods such as fast food, fried foodsoda, and candy can increase inflammation in the body.

So consuming it can make it difficult for the body’s system to fight disease. So when you want to do the best for your body, it’s better to avoid that intake.

You are also advised to pay attention to alcohol intake while the body is working to recover from COVID-19.

“Consuming too much alcohol can compromise the immune system, making it more difficult to defend the body against foreign pathogens,” says nutritionist Toby Amidor. Health, Friday (11/3/2022).

In addition, alcohol can also trigger inflammation in the intestines which can have a negative impact on the good bacteria that live in it.

This is because the good bacteria are known to keep immune system to stay healthy.

“When you’re not feeling well, it’s easy not to eat. Especially if you’re losing your sense of taste or smell,” says nutritionist Ana Reisdorf.

“But eat whatever you can. Find out what’s right for your taste buds when sick it does require some trial and error,” he added.

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