Did You Know . . that many of the people infected with the Covid-19 virus had a low Vitamin D Level?
Hello Everyone!
I hope you are having a better new year as we continue the fight against covid-19.
Many people are still being tested on a regular basis and for safety reasons when they enter a hospital or any place where more individuals are at risk. Thank goodness, the vaccines are here to help save lives and to prevent people from getting sick.
However, what can we do on our own besides masking, keeping distance, washing hands, and no large gathering? It’s Food! Did you know that many people who got sick or died had a low Vitamin D level? After researching on the internet and watching the Dr. Oz show yesterday, my attention went to the doctor who spoke about the types of foods we should eat to boost our immune system. And so there is another thing to be mindful about. I will place a link to the 11 foods that will boost your immune system and help maintain or increase your Vitamin D levels.
If you are spending time outdoors in the sun, you are ahead of the game. The sun is a natural way of maintaining a healthy level of Vit D. (That is if you know what your levels are)
Eating the daily amount of recommended fruit every day, you are surely boosting your immune system as there are many types of fruits to eat. Some of them are oranges, lemons, pineapples, and others.
Here is the link to find other types of foods that will boost your immune system. Check the link below. The article was written by Rebecca Strong on Dec 17, 2020, and fact-checked by Kiersten Hickman
11 Best Immune-Boosting Foods to Fight COVID-19 | Eat This Not That
Looking forward to your comments. Does anyone have a healthy recipe for a healthy drink? Sometimes you can get children drinking healthier when you make a great juice drink and add other ingredients they might not like. They’ll never know with such a healthy juice mix or smoothie.
Yes, foods high in Vitamin D will give you the edge to staying well and not as sick if you do get (and I hope you never get it!) Covid-19. We are still learning about this disease, so monitor yourself and your family daily. Check the temperatures if you feel warm. A temp over 100 could mean you might even have the flu. If you have any flu-like symptoms, don’t just worry about it, get tested and follow up with the care you need. Surely, we will get through this! My deepest condolence to those who have lost love ones and friends and those affected by this most contagious virus. Well wishes to all who have recovered and doing better. Keep records as much as you can. Journaling these days can help you immensely. Watch the news and read updates on your phone and computers about this disease, because every day, there seems to a new update on covid-19.
Tweet and Facebook your friends and associates about any updates you find as some people are so busy, they might not catch up until days later.
Many people are isolated at this time and surely to goodness, call people you know that are. Suggest activities they can do to keep the spirits up. Face-time if you can. Do less texting and call preferably as the human voice can be therapeutic all to itself.
So, stay positive and keep following the CDC guidelines to be safe. We will get through this and there will be light at the end of the tunnel.
11 Best Immune-Boosting Foods to Fight COVID-19 | Eat This Not That
by Thelma Harcu