Over the past few months, the World Health Organization has recommended a variety of diets. According to published recommendations, a proper diet for patients with coronary heart disease should include a variety of nutrients. In the following, we explain these categories.

Calories

Your body is losing energy and so you need to replace the lost energy. Although there is no specific diet to treat flu- like symptoms , your diet requires high-calorie foods such as rice , potatoes , bread, pasta , and whole grains to make up for lost energy.

Foods such as protein, vitamin A , vitamin C , vitamin D and vitamin E and zinc help boost your immune system. You can get these from your regular diet. Eating calories anyway and eating foods that make you feel better is more important than worrying about getting zinc and vitamin A.

If you are not hungry, fruit and yogurt smoothies or nut butter will help you burn calories. Chicken soup is soothing and can be useful for respiratory infections . Ginger is good for any type of nausea (use it as a drink or add it to carrot soup).

Protein

Without these beneficial substances, recovery will not begin; So eat protein-rich foods. Include 75 to 100 grams of protein in your coronary diet daily. You can use whole grains, lentils , legumes, dairy products, soy products , nuts and seeds. If you are not a vegetarian, do not neglect chicken, eggs and fish .

Fruits and vegetables

Fresh fruits and vegetables are a source of fiber , folic acid, vitamins , minerals and antioxidants. Include everything from apples and bananas to squash and green leafy vegetables in your diet.

Immune system boosters

Some fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices boost the immune system due to their phytochemicals and bioactive compounds. Include these ingredients in your diet and use herbal teas such as kadha tea (Indian tea), green tea and herbal decoctions.

liquids

Infection can dehydrate your body; So you need rehydration to recover. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily. Include broths, soups and other beverages in the corona diet. You can use the following drinks:

• Water;
• Fruit juice;
• broth;
• Tea with honey ;
• Carbonated mineral water;
• Electrolyte drinks .

Tea with honey is soothing. Honey also helps soothe coughs. You may not need special electrolyte drinks; But if you have trouble eating or have diarrhea or vomiting , these drinks will help. Coconut water, maple water and sports drinks can also be helpful. Juice also helps to absorb some nutrients and makes watering easier due to its good taste.

Tips on Corona Diet

In addition to eating essential foods and drinks, here are some tips to help make this diet more effective:

• Eat healthy snacks that are always available and keep them in front of your eyes.
• It is better to use simple and fresh home-cooked food instead of outdoor food.
• Limit caffeinated beverages. These drinks may cause dehydration .
• Prioritize fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables and animal products over packaged products.
• Follow all health protocols when preparing food. Wash your hands before and after preparing and eating.
• Swallowing is difficult for many patients with Covid 19 during the recovery period, so eat soft, crushed foods and liquids.
• No diet without adequate sleep and exercise is effective; So get enough rest and do not neglect light physical activity.
• If you have a high fever, you need more fluids. Decaffeinated hot water and drinks are good choices. Calorie-dense liquids such as broth, milk, juice, ginger syrup can be helpful.
• Choose high-protein foods. Use milk, eggs, meat, fish, chicken, beans , yogurt and smoothies. Instead of low-fat or skim milk, use whole milk (which is not skimmed). When you have shortness of breath, it is easier to drink than to eat solid foods.
• Eating large meals is difficult during the early stages of coronary heart disease; So consider your meals smaller and more frequent. Eat at least 6 meals and snacks every day. More meals and snacks will help you get enough calories and protein.
• If you feel nauseous or have a sore throat , try foods that are easier to eat: cold foods such as ice cream, smoothies or frozen fruit; Hot foods such as baked potatoes, rice, oats , soup or toast; Soft foods such as apple puree, local cheese, cooked vegetables, fruit bowls or yogurt.

Corona diet restrictions

Alcohol consumption causes dehydration and may weaken your immune system. Replace alcoholic beverages with watery beverages. If you have symptoms of gastrointestinal illness, you may find it difficult to digest foods such as vegetables, beans, and whole grains. These substances require more energy to digest and may upset your stomach and digestive tract. Use alternative ingredients that are easier to digest.

If you have a sore throat, biscuits, cookies and hard, spicy and acidic foods (lemon, vinegar) may irritate your throat. Of course, depending on your symptoms, you may be able to cope with eating these foods.

Foods that can be prepared in advance

You may want to take over-the-counter foods and medications to use if you have coronary heart disease. We recommend eating fresh foods, but it is not bad to have some ready meals for hard days. Frozen soups, canned foods and packaged foods (such as biscuits, frozen bread and fruit) are good choices; But in general, because different people are affected by the virus in completely different ways, it is difficult to predict exactly what you need.

An honest conversation

In these days of epidemics, be sure to follow health protocols to prevent and reduce the number of people with coronary heart disease. If you are infected or know someone who is infected, reading this article is very helpful and it is not bad to send this article to others.

If you have experience with coronary heart disease and eating healthy foods, share them with us and your friends in the “Post a Comment” section. We are waiting for your encouraging messages, dear ones.