Nutrition Guidance During the COVID-19

  • Proper nutrition and hydration are very important in daily routine life.
  • People who eat a well-balanced diet tend to be healthier with stronger immune systems and a low chance of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases.
  • Eat fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains (e.g. unprocessed maize, millet, oats, wheat, brown rice, or starchy tubers or roots like potato, yam, taro or cassava), and foods from animal sources (like meat, fish, eggs, and milk).
  • Choose vegetables and fresh fruit rather than junk foods that are high in sugar, fat, or salt.

  • Do not overcook vegetables as this can lead to the loss of important vitamins.

  • Water is vital for life drink 8–10 a glass of water every day.

  • Water is a good source for hydration, but you can also consume other fresh fruit juice.

  • Avoid processed meats because they are high in fat and salt.

  • Where possible, opt for low-fat or reduced-fat versions of milk and dairy products.

  • When cooking and preparing food, less amount of salt and high-sodium condiments.

  • Limit your daily salt intake to less than 5 g (approximately 1 teaspoon), and use iodized salt.
  • Select fresh fruits instead of sweet snacks like cookies, cakes, and chocolate.

Nestiva Hospital (Patna)- Dr.Kumar Mayur - CMO (Chief Medical Officer)

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