Dr. Vidhi Singh Tak
Amid the surge of the second wave of the pandemic, as the country is witnessing the highest daily cases and record deaths in a day, the onset of fever, body ache are spreading panic among people. Several unscientific home remedies to fight COVID-19 are also doing the rounds on social media. Govt of India has reiterated that 80 to 85 per cent of COVID-19 infection will get cured at home, with proper nutrition, without any serious medical intervention. The government suggested a basic diet plan, through mygovindia’s Twitter handle, to help improve immunity and preserve muscle strength and energy as the pandemic spreads across the country. Since people recovering from COVID-19 should concentrate on restoring muscle, immunity, and energy levels, the Centre has recommended a list of foods to boost natural immunity during the outbreak. For those suffering from COVID-19, the Centre recommends dark chocolate, turmeric milk, and protein-rich foods. The Centre has also advised regular physical activity (yoga) and breathing exercises (pranayam) as per tolerance.
What should you eat to boost immunity amid COVID-19?
Loss of taste and smell is one of the common symptoms of Covid infection, found in both phases of the pandemic. Since this leads to a loss of appetite and patients find it difficult to swallow, muscle loss may happen. “It is important to eat soft foods at small intervals and to add amchoor in the food,” the guideline said. Here’s what the government of India says:
The main focus for covid patients is to consume foods that would help rebuild muscles, immunity and energy levels.
Whole grains like ragi, oats and amaranth are advised.
Good sources of protein such as chicken, fish, eggs, paneer, soy, nuts & seeds recommended.
Healthy fats like walnuts, almonds, olive oil, mustard oil recommended.
5 Servings of coloured fruits and vegetables to get adequate vitamins and minerals recommended.
Small amounts of dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa to get rid of anxiety.
Take turmeric milk once a day to boost immunity.
Most COVID patients experience loss of smell and taste or difficulty in swallowing. It is important to eat soft foods at small intervals and to add amchoor (dry mango) in the food.
Regular physical activity (yoga) & breathing exercises (pranayam) are advised, as per tolerance.
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Very informative blog by Dr Vidhi singh
It is a beautiful article,knowledgeable and useful too. I am following this advise.
Thank you so much Sir for your kind appreciation