What to eat when we are with COVID-19? When a person is doing their isolation and following their treatment against the coronavirus, it is important at the same time to eat a healthy, balanced and hydrating diet.
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This was stated by the dean of the College of Nutritionists of Peru, Antonio Castillo Carrera, in statements to the Andina agency, where he stressed that medication is as important as food for the recovery of those affected by the virus.
It is important that foods from each group and from all food groups are varied to ensure sufficient intake of important nutrients.
HOW MANY TIMES A DAY SHOULD A COVID PATIENT EAT?
The dean of the College of Nutritionists of Peru, Antonio Castillo Carrera, indicated that a person with the Sars cov-2 virus should have a balanced diet with five foods a day. He mentioned that the person loses their appetite, for which a high-protein diet and hydration should be prioritized.
HOW SHOULD A PERSON WITH COVID-19 HYDRATE?
Hydration is important and that is why you should drink at least three liters of liquids without sugar. These might be:
- Mineral water.
- infusions
- Emollients.
- Boiled water.
WHAT FOODS SHOULD BE CONSUMED?
In this sense, he explained that the diet of a positive person for covid-19 has to
- Proteins: eggs, red meat, white meat and fish
- Vegetables: fresh or parboiled in salads.
- Fruit: fresh or parboiled.
- carbohydrates: in small quantity.
HOW SHOULD FOOD BE PREPARED?
All food should be prepared in the most natural way possible:
- Baked.
- Grilled.
- Parboiled.
- Stews.
Note: The dressings must be natural using garlic, onion, aromatic herbs, ginger, among others.
WHAT FOODS SHOULD YOU NOT EAT?
They recommend avoiding these types of products in your diet:
- Sausages.
- Canned food.
- Processed foods.
- Foods high in fat, sodium and saturated fat.
HOW TO PERFORM THE HYGIENE OF FOOD AND UTENSILS?
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) indicates that good food hygiene is important, especially in times of pandemic. However, it clarifies that COVID-19 is a disease caused by a respiratory virus and is not a foodborne disease. He gave these five tips:
- Make sure your hands, kitchen utensils, and cooking surfaces are clean.
- Separate raw foods from cooked foods.
- Cook food thoroughly.
- Keep food at safe temperatures.
- Use clean water.
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