Have you heard of the saying, “We are what we eat”? With the COVID-19 pandemic still hitting hard worldwide, Docsun Biomed recognizes the need for individuals to lead a healthy lifestyle.

To start, there is a need to have a healthy diet that an individual consistently eats to maintain and improve overall health. It provides the body with essential nutrients and helps with boosting immunity.

There is no specific food or diet that can help protect anyone from the COVID-19 pandemic, but a nutritious diet can help boost an individual’s immune system and combat COVID-19 symptoms. Healthy eating is made simple by incorporating a nutritional pattern that includes substituting processed food with real food whenever possible.

For a balanced meal, one should ensure there is enough protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals in even quantity to sustain a healthy body. The best approach to a healthy diet is making a few small changes one at a time. Keeping a balanced diet without feeling deprived or overwhelmed by a major diet change will make one achieve great results.

Tracking daily calorie intake can be tedious and overwhelming, but one can start by replacing unhealthy foods with healthy alternatives. It is important that your meal is fresh, consists of a variety of nutritious food, and the plate is composed of different colors. For example, substituting fried chicken for grilled fish will create a positive change in your health.

Fruits and vegetables are important should be included in your diet. They are naturally filled with vitamins, minerals, fibers, and antioxidants. This will help nurture healthy habits and tastes.

The other most important component is ensuring that you are well-hydrated throughout the day. It is recommended to drink eight glasses of water a day.

Stress eating is a common disorder and most individuals turn to food to relieve stress or as a mechanism to suppress what they are feeling or going through. Learning healthier ways to cope with stress and emotions can help you take control over the food you eat.

The majority of countries had to go on lockdown, to help stop the spread of COVID-19, our health care systems were overwhelmed with the high numbers of positive cases and most people had to quarantine at their homes. Targeting immune-boosting foods will also boost our immunity against COVID-19 symptoms. To learn more visit our website.