POST COVID NUTRITION CARE PLAN -Apeksha Ekbote ,Chief Dietician, Nephroplus
Corona virus infection or COVID is spreading like a wild fire and taking utmost precaution like wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing is very important. However, one must not forget that Nutrition plays a vital role in building immune system. As most of you have already started Kashayams and Kadas to boost your immunity, one must understand that incase an individual is affected with this virus which produces and inflammatory condition in your body and has a lasting effect of 6-8 months affecting different organs especially lungs and liver, a nutrition care plan is must which is the only way to boost your immunity, fight off infection, produce antibodies and also relieve fatigue. KEY MESSAGES: Wash your hands properly with soap and water. Ensure you wash every vegetable/fruit you consume preferably in brine/salt solution. Keep a check on your sugars/BP if you’re a diabetic, hypertensive or a cardiac patient. In case you’re a renal patient or with multiple co morbidities m