Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is [Name], and I’m a virus expert. As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m here to provide some tips on how to stay safe and healthy. One of the most important things you can do is to be mindful of what you eat. Eating the right foods can help boost your immune system and reduce your risk of catching the virus. In this article, I’ll be sharing some of my top tips on what to eat and what to avoid to help you stay safe and healthy during this pandemic.
I’m a Virus Expert and Here’s How to Not Catch COVID — Eat This Not That
As a virus expert, I’m often asked how to avoid catching COVID-19. While there is no surefire way to guarantee you won’t get the virus, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your risk. One of the most important steps is to pay attention to what you eat.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential for keeping your immune system strong and helping your body fight off any viruses that may come your way. Here are some tips for eating to avoid catching COVID-19:
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help boost your immune system.
- Choose lean proteins. Lean proteins like fish, chicken, and beans are a great source of essential nutrients that help keep your body strong.
- Limit processed and sugary foods. Processed and sugary foods can weaken your immune system and make it harder for your body to fight off viruses.
- Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water helps keep your body hydrated and your immune system functioning properly.
By following these simple tips, you can help reduce your risk of catching COVID-19. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways to keep your body strong and your immune system functioning properly.
COVID cases are down in the U.S. and many areas have relaxed or totally eliminated pandemic restrictions, but that doesn’t mean the virus is gone. People are still getting infected daily and new variants are popping up. That said, there are ways to help prevent getting COVID-19 and Eat This, Not That! Health talked with experts who explain besides getting vaccinated and boosted, ways to avoid the virus. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Dr. Robert Segal, M.D., Founder and CEO of LabFinder shares, “COVID-19 is likely to surge again because the virus has already repeatedly mutated into new and more contagious variants. Waning immunity and relaxation of public infection prevention policies also play a role in future expected surges and ‘hot spots.’ With policies growing more lax, more people gathering indoors and without physical distancing, and fewer people receiving vaccinations and boosters and wearing masks— a growing number of people are becoming vulnerable to infection or re-infection.”
Erica Susky, an Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) in hospital epidemiology says, “Travel on a train or, especially an airplane is more of a risk. Common COVID-19 themes for risk are with a larger group of people from other households and indoors of which travel has. People are in quite small confines and may remove their masks to eat and drink. The time spent in travel will be longer (many hours) which increases one’s exposure time to others.”
Susky says, “Concerts and bars usually involve larger crowds indoors. The added risk is though one could wear a mask, they would be removed to consume drinks. Alcohol can lower one’s inhibition and tolerance for risk. One can try to keep a mask on as much as possible or may consume no or less alcohol so that their assessment of risk can remain intact. Mitigating risk here is a bigger challenge, but two good ways to do so are smaller events or those occurring outdoors.”
Dr. Segal reminds us to, “Wash your hands thoroughly and often. I like to refer to the CDC’s guidelines for when & how to wash your hands, which include before touching your face, and after touching frequently-trafficked objects or surfaces such as door handles, shopping carts, etc.”
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Mask mandates have been lifted now in most places across the U.S. but Dr. Segal says just because you don’t have to wear a mask now doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. “Continue to wear a mask indoors, or when you can’t physically distance yourself in large groups.”
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Boosting your immune system with Vitamin B, C, D and Zinc, as well as eating right, working out and getting good sleep all helps fight against COVID Dr. Segal recommends, “Paying a preventative visit to your doctor to ensure you are at optimal health.”
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Follow the public health fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated or boosted ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.