{"id":2687,"date":"2020-07-20T14:41:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T09:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.myhealthvectors.com\/?p=2687"},"modified":"2024-12-14T12:05:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T06:35:52","slug":"south-indian-diet-for-those-fighting-or-preventing-covid19-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/south-indian-diet-for-those-fighting-or-preventing-covid19-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"South Indian Diet to Prevent or Fight Covid19 Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">         As people across the world wade through these unprecedented times, there are concerns emerging about what one should eat and how to prepare food to maximize the intake of vital vitamins, proteins, anti-oxidants and other micro-nutrients in order to boost one\u2019s immunity. Nutrition plays a vital role in care during recovery of Covid-19. A healthy, immunity boosting diet can impact the recovery time and an individual\u2019s ability to return to doing things that matter most to them. People who eat a well-balanced diet tend to be healthier with stronger immune systems and lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases.&nbsp; <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A diet for an individual fighting or preventing Covid-19 can be as below. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On waking up<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> 1 glass lukewarm water&nbsp;with a pinch cinnamon powder&nbsp;+ 1 clove&nbsp;garlic&nbsp;  <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After 30 min<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup lemon green tea with \u00bd tsp honey + 2-3 almonds&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Breakfast<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2-3 medium&nbsp;idli&nbsp;\/ 2 plain&nbsp;dosa&nbsp;+ sambar OR 1 bowl vegetable&nbsp;upma&nbsp;+ chutney OR 1 bowl Pongal + chutney OR 1 bowl lemon rice OR 2&nbsp;chappati&nbsp;+ 1 cup vegetable curry AND&nbsp; 1 cup skimmed milk&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mid-Morning Snack<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 bowl fruits (papaya, apple, pomegranate, watermelon) + 1 glass fresh lime water&nbsp;Or&nbsp;1 tender coconut water&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lunch<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 bowl rice OR 2&nbsp;chappati&nbsp;+ 1 cup dal\/rasam\/ sprouts curry + 1 cup vegetable +salad + 1 cup curd&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Non-vegetarians can have 1 whole egg or 2 pieces of chicken cooked or 2 pieces fish in less oil and masala) <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evening Snack<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> 1 cup ginger&nbsp;tulsi&nbsp;tea + 1 cup boiled sprouts\/ sundal+1 small banana&nbsp; <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dinner<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 bowl rice OR 2 chappati + 1 cup dal\/rasam\/ sprouts curry + 1 cup vegetable +salad + 1 cup curd (Non-vegetarians can have 1 whole egg) <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bed Time<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup skimmed milk + \u00bc tsp organic turmeric powder+ 1 pinch pepper powder+ \u00bd tsp honey&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Points to Remember<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consume 8- 10 glasses water and stay hydrated. water helps in transporting nutrients in the blood, regulates body temperature, gets rid of waste and lubricates joints. <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eat whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat \ufb02our, oats, millets, etc. <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Include beans, lentils &amp; pulses as these are good sources of protein. <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consume fruits and vegetables like broccoli, capsicum, oranges, tomato, mushrooms, beans, green leafy vegetables, lemons daily. <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and sweet lime are a good source of Vit C which is key in improving immunity levels &amp; to \ufb01ght off infections. <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Include spices like cinnamon, ginger, garlic &amp; turmeric which are natural immunity boosters. <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consume home cooked fresh food. Avoid eating from out. <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Limit the consumption of sugar, oils and spices.&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consume lean non veg foods like eggs, chicken &amp; fish and not more than 3-4 times a week.&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not consume processed and junk foods like cookies, chips, instant noodles etc.&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not overcook vegetables as this can lead to the loss of important vitamins.&nbsp; Consume low fat milk and dairy products&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consume a nutritious immunity boosting diet and practice some yoga and deep breathing for 15-20 min (if your body allows).&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also remember the&nbsp;above-mentioned&nbsp;diet and tips are not a cure for corona virus. They are a way to improve your immunity and fight the infections.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\r\n\r\nRemember- Stay home,&nbsp;eat&nbsp;healthy and stay safe.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As people across the world wade through these unprecedented times, there are concerns emerging about what one should eat and how to prepare food to maximize the intake of vital vitamins, proteins, anti-oxidants and other micro-nutrients in order to boost one\u2019s immunity. Nutrition plays a vital role in care during recovery of Covid-19. 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