Tips to eat healthy during self-quarantine
"For good health and normal immune function, eating a healthy balanced diet is still necessary."
Basically, no foods can 'boost' our immune system or prevent or treat COVID-19. However, for good health and normal immune function, eating a healthy balanced diet is still necessary.
Here are some tips to help you and your family both physically and mentally:
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are among the most important foods for providing our bodies with the vitamins, minerals, and fiber they require for good health and normal immune function.
Every day, we should aim to consume at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. Fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and juiced versions all count as a portion.
Because different colored fruits and vegetables contain different combinations of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, try to vary your daily meals as much as possible.
Stay hydrated
Staying hydrated is critical for overall health. The amount of water we require is determined by our age, gender, weight, height, level of physical activity, and environmental conditions.
This is the healthiest and cheapest drink if you have access to safe tap water. Slices of lemon, cucumber, mint, or berries can be added for a refreshing boost.
Other hydrating beverages include unsweetened coffee, sparkling water, unsweetened tea, iced tea, and unsweetened infused or flavored water.
Set an Eating Schedule
It is natural to feel anxious, sad, stressed, and scared during times of uncertainty.
Maintaining a regular daily routine can help relieve some of the stress. One way we can do this is to stick to regular mealtimes and plan meals ahead of time.
This can help us better control our hunger, meet our nutrient needs, and make the most of the food we have, reducing food waste.
We may eat more than we need during prolonged periods of stress.
Mindful eating can be a helpful strategy for maintaining a healthy relationship with food and balancing our energy intake.
Stay active at home
Physical activity is beneficial to both the body and the mind.
Healthy adults should aim for at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity, while healthy children should aim for at least 1 hour.
Make time in your day for physical activity. Take regular breaks from sitting by standing up and stretching, or if possible, going for a quick walk.
Take part in an online exercise class. Consider activities such as dancing, playing active videogames, cleaning the house, or playing with your children to be physical activities.
Nutrition and proteins
Protein is essential for the healthy functioning of our body and immune system.
We can get protein from both animal- and plant-based sources, such as beans, pulses, fish, eggs, dairy products, and meats.
Our protein requirement changes depending on our stage of life.
Eating consistently every 3-4 hours is a great way to manage mindless eating and your energy levels.
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