SOLOPOS.COM – Infographic recovering from Covid-19. (Solopos/Muhammad Nur Wakhid)
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Solopos.com, JAKARTA – Many people after recovering from a viral infection corona so that those suffering from Covid-19 experience prolonged health problems or long Covid-19. There is nothing wrong with listening to the steps to recover from the Covid-19 attack.
Some long-term symptoms including loss of taste or smell, decreased appetite, fatigue, and weight loss are symptoms that can deplete the overall body of nutrients. Although it is more common in acute Covid-19 patients, individuals with mild disease also experience similar challenges.
Therefore, recovery should include interventions that focus on nutrition and physical rehabilitation.
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Senior dietitian Baylor Medicine Texas, United States Emily Monfiletto said that if a person does not eat foods that contain lots of nutrients, it makes the body more difficult to recover after contracting the Covid-19 virus.
He said food is our main source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. If you are malnourished or not eating the right types of food, it will be much more difficult for your body to fully recover and replenish everything it lost during an infection.
“Your body has increased nutritional needs not only during the Covid-19 infection, but also during recovery,” said Emily Monfiletto, quoted from bcm.edu, Monday (12/7/2021).
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Here are three surefire steps to recover the body that you can do after recovering from Covid-19:
1. Get creative in the kitchen
Loss of taste or anosmia is one of the most common long-term symptoms after being exposed to the Covid-19 virus. Try cooking using different herbs or spices to make the food tasty and less bland. Focus on foods with lots of flavors to enhance your sense of taste.
2. All Day Food and Snacks
If you experience a decreased appetite, it is very important to consume calories, vitamins and minerals. Stay away from eating larger meals and focus on smaller, more frequent meals or snacks throughout the day.
Try to eat every two or three hours to provide your body with a source of calories and nutrients. Eat nutrient-dense foods and protein, if you are losing weight or lack of appetite. Protein is very important in the recovery process, so make sure to eat protein first at meals.
Smaller, more frequent meals will also help control blood sugar, providing more consistent energy levels. When traveling for long periods without eating, this can lead to low energy levels and feeling tired.
3. Hydrating Foods
Lack of appetite makes eating food less desirable. Turn food into a drinkable form, such as a smoothie with milk, to continually replenish nutrients and help maintain water content or hydration.
Hydration is key to recovery, so make sure to drink water or another drink every hour of the day. Try not to make anything too overwhelming to consume.
“You should still try to eat as many different food groups as possible throughout the day. The diversity of vitamins, minerals and nutrients we consume will play a role in recovery,” says Monfiletto.
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