Covid-19 and Nutrition
Nutrition Management for Covid-19 Patients
Good Nutrition is important for Health Particularly in times when immunity might need to fight back.
Increase frequency of Meals to fulfill increased Calorie requirement
Include Vitamin C, zinc, vitamin A, B6, D, E, Iron, Folate, and fiber rich foods in diet and if not getting enough from diet then have it supplements.
Sour throat can be relieved by taking Herbal tea, Tea, Honey, Ginger, Turmeric.
Coughs can be relieved by taking warm liquids, Vegetable soups, Chicken soups, warm water with some honey or ginger
Increase consumption of Fruits and Vegetables as they are antioxidant rich
Ensure enough Sleep, Reduce stress, avoid intake of alcohol and Tobacco products
Stay hydrated Water intake should be 3-4 ltrs/day.
Exposure to sun for atleast 30 min
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