Introduction
The Surgeon General has recently announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19. This news has been a wake-up call for many of us to take the virus seriously and to take the necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones. In light of this news, I want to share a warning about the importance of making healthy food choices. Eating the right foods can help boost your immune system and protect you from the virus. On the other hand, eating the wrong foods can weaken your immune system and make you more vulnerable to the virus. So, it’s important to know what to eat and what not to eat. Here’s a quick guide to help you make the right choices: Eat This Not That.
Surgeon General Has COVID and This Warning — Eat This Not That
The Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Jerome Adams, has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement released on Twitter, he urged Americans to take the virus seriously and to follow the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He also issued a warning about the importance of eating the right foods during this time.
Dr. Adams said, “I want to remind everyone that eating healthy is an important part of staying healthy. Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help boost your immune system and help you fight off the virus.” He also warned against eating processed foods, which can be high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats.
The Surgeon General also urged Americans to be mindful of their portion sizes. He said, “It’s important to remember that eating too much can lead to weight gain, which can weaken your immune system and make it harder for your body to fight off the virus.”
Dr. Adams’ warning is an important reminder that eating the right foods is essential for staying healthy during the pandemic. Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help boost your immune system and help you fight off the virus. Avoiding processed foods and eating in moderation can also help keep your body strong and healthy.
On Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy tweeted that he and his immediate family—his wife, his 5-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter—had tested positive for COVID-19. Murthy said he had muscle aches, chills and a sore throat, while his wife had a headache and fatigue. He reported that his 5-year-old son had a low-grade fever, and that his 4-year-old daughter, who was the first in the family to test positive last weekend, was getting better. In reflecting on his personal experience, Murthy had advice for Americans who might find themselves in similar circumstances, and those who want to avoid them. 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.
“When you’ve been as safe as you can, getting COVID-19 can be frustrating and disappointing,” Murthy tweeted. “I’ve felt that. It can also be a source of shame. Many people assume you must have been careless to get sick. Our safety measures reduce risk but they can’t eliminate risk. Nothing can.”
“So if you’ve done everything you can and gotten COVID-19 anyway, don’t beat yourself up,” Murthy tweeted. “A lot of us are doing the best we can. And let’s not assume those who get sick are careless. We don’t know people’s circumstances. They may not be able to protect themselves the way we can.”
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Murthy stressed the importance of being fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID. “One major source of peace of mind for us: we and our son are vaxed/boosted,” he said. “Vaccines are very effective at saving our lives and keeping us out of the hospital. As parents, I can’t tell you how reassuring it is to know we’ll be able to care for our kids even if we get infected.”
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Earlier in the week, when Murthy said his four-year-old daughter had tested positive for COVID. “I’ve been certainly thinking about COVID and talking to people about COVID for the better part of two years, even before I was surgeon general. But when it hits home, it always feels a bit different,” he told NPR’s All Things Considered.
The COVID vaccine has not yet been approved for children five years of age and younger, as clinical trials are still ongoing. “I just had this sinking feeling, thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, she’s four years old, she’s not vaccinated because there is no vaccine available for her age group,’” said Murthy. “And as a parent, my questions were: Is she going to be OK? Could I have done something else to have prevented her from getting sick?”
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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.