Introduction
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken the lives of thousands of people around the world. While the virus affects people of all ages, there is one surprising thing that many of those who have died from the virus have in common: their diets. Recent studies have shown that those who have died from COVID-19 often had diets that were high in processed and unhealthy foods. This has led to the emergence of the “Eat This Not That” movement, which encourages people to make healthier food choices in order to reduce their risk of contracting the virus. In this article, we will discuss the importance of eating healthy and how it can help protect you from COVID-19.
People Who Die From COVID Now Have This Surprising Thing in Common — Eat This Not That
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, researchers have been studying the effects of the virus on those who have died from it. One of the most surprising findings is that people who have died from COVID-19 have one thing in common — they all had poor diets.
A recent study published in the journal Nutrition found that people who died from COVID-19 were more likely to have diets that were high in processed foods, sugar, and saturated fats. They were also more likely to have diets that were low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
The study also found that people who had diets that were high in processed foods and sugar were more likely to have higher levels of inflammation in their bodies. This inflammation is thought to be a major factor in the severity of the virus.
The findings of this study are a stark reminder of the importance of eating a healthy diet. Eating a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help reduce inflammation and improve overall health. It can also help protect against the virus.
So, if you want to protect yourself from the virus, it’s important to make sure you’re eating the right foods. Eating a diet that is high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help reduce inflammation and improve overall health. It can also help protect against the virus.
The shape of the COVID-19 pandemic keeps changing, and it’s clear that the coronavirus and its variants aren’t following many predictable patterns. But one thing has changed that may surprise even the most experienced health experts: The demographic of people most likely to die from the virus. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Healthcare inequality in the U.S. is a major problem, and during the pandemic, experts including Dr. Anthony Fauci have called out the fact that minority communities are more vulnerable to COVID-19 and negative outcomes.
But this week, the New York Times reported that people who are dying from COVID at the highest rate have something surprising in common: They’re white.
David Leonhardt points out that according to CDC data, over the last year, the COVID death rate for white Americans has been 14 percent higher than the rate for Black Americans and 72 percent higher than the rate among Latinos.
Those statistics have essentially “flipped,” he reports, as during the early months of the pandemic, the death rate among Black Americans was nearly twice as high as that of white Americans.
The answer lies in vaccination rates. The percentage of Black and Latino Americans who’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 is now higher than that percentage among white Americans.
Grassroots efforts to promote vaccination in specific communities have been successful. But the vaccination rate among whites hasn’t budged. The culprit: Politics. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, only about 60 percent of Republican adults are vaccinated, compared to more than 90 percent of Democrats and nearly 75 percent of independents.
“In heavily conservative, white communities, leaders have not done as good a job explaining the vaccine’s benefits — and Covid’s risks — as leaders in Black and Latino communities,” writes Leonhardt. “Instead, many conservative media figures, politicians, clergy members and others have amplified false or misleading information about the vaccines.”
Follow the fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated 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.
Michael Martin