“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food” -Hippocrates-

Food is very essential for every living being. As well as it can be a good nutrition for our life.

The notion notorious and safe diets support good healthy has been around us. Currently Covid- 19 pandemic is a leading challenge across the world. It is essential to maintain good nutritional states to fight against the coronavirus. Nutritional status can influence the individuals’ age, sex, health status, lifestyle, and medication. Optimal nutrition and dietary nutrient intake impact the immune system. 

This article is about the effects of nutritional deficiency and importance of the nutritional adequacy in the pandemic situation. Because in this situation all the responsible parties and media; take initiatives to protect people from the virus. Therefore, as citizens we too have to be conscious on our health. Further a balanced nutritional diet is also a good way to make self-wellbeing.

Impacts of malnutrition 

malnutrition can impact our daily health and wellbeing and reduce our ability to lead an enjoyable and active life. It impacts the human body both mentally and physically. Also it can lead to develop certain sicknesses and other health issues, as stated below,

• Being overweight or obese 
• Tooth decay
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease and stoke
• Type-9 diabetes
• Osteoporosis 
• Some cancers
• Depression
• Eating disorders

In addition, during the Covid-19 pandemic there are number of elders who died because of these illnesses. Also these illnesses can occur based on our nutritional methods. Therefor to be healthy it is essential to follow a good nutrition method. When we follow a proper diet we can cope up with corona virus successfully. 

Importance of Nutrition during the pandemic

Good nutrition is important to our lives, but in a pandemic situation the importance becomes severe. A good and balanced nutrition system helps to develop and manage our immunity system. Taking care of your diet, doing regular exercises, and adequate sleep all play important roles in peoples’ overall life style.

Currently many are falling ill because of the coronavirus, unhealthy diet patterns contributes to pre exiting conditions that put them more at risk. Proper nutrition is crucial to the health status of people around the world. 

Malnutrition severely weakens people’s immune system, increasing people’s chances of getting ill, and that is one reason why there is a huge number of Covid 19 deaths that get reported daily. WHO and other world health organizations always take initiatives to create awareness on how to maintain strong immunity and nutrition systems. 

When we follow a proper nutrition plan we can cope with Covid -19. Also we need not fear to live with the corona virus. These days the world is learning to live with the corona virus, apart from having any vaccination. And a good nutrition plan is the key to it.

The optimal nutrition and dietary nutrient intake impact the immune system through gene expression, cell activism, and molecules modification. Therefor the existing evidence suggests that the only sustainable way to survive in the current situation is to strengthen the immune system. The adequate intake of zinc, iron, and vitamins, A, B, 12, B6, C, and E is essential for maintenance of immune function.

The balance diet will guarantee a strong immune system that can help withstand and fight the Coronavirus. vitamin C is an important element to make a strong immunity system

Professional and authentic dietary guidelines to face Covid – 19

 Eat fruits daily

 Eat fresh vegetables 

 Eat whole grains and nuts

 Use nuts like almond, coconut and pistachio.

 Red meat can be eaten once or twice per week, and poultry 2-3 times per week. Use food from animal sources (fish, eggs, and milk) and 160 g of meat and beans.

 Consume unsaturated fats 

 Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. It helps to transport nutrients in the blood, gets rid of waste, and regulates the body temperature.

 Maintain a healthy lifestyle of exercise, meditation, and regular sleep. Adequate sleep will help to support immune functioning.

Also the good food practices always give support to build your immunity. Such as

 Wash vegetables and fruits before eating.

 Wash, rinse, and disinfect objects and surfaces every time before and after use.

 Try to avoid the fast food

 Follow a good immunity system.                                                         

In order to conclude currently the whole world is suffering from Covid-19 situation. The effects of Corona virus take huge part in the globe. A proper and healthy nutritional system can bring down the impacts of coronavirus. The main objective of this article is to introduce the important of the nutrition adequacy and help to maintain the physical and mental health of individuals. 

Saranya