6 Easy ways to regain strength after recovering from COVID-19
Post COVID-19 infection can leave you weak and fatigued.
Here are simple dietary inclusions that can help you recover better from post COVID-19 weakness.
1. Carbohydrate Rich Food
Carbohydrates are the fuel for your body, thus, make sure to include foods like sweet potato, whole grains, lentils and other good fats in your daily diet. Just make sure to choose complex carbs over simple carbs.
2. Protein
It's important to take care of your protein intake to stimulate the muscle to fight and prevent the continued breakdown of muscles. Have foods like lentils, pulses, millets, whole grains, eggs, fish and chicken.
3. Omega 3
Omega 3 helps in reducing inflammation in the body as your body gets significant inflammation while fighting any infection.
Food rich in omega 3 includes chia seeds, walnuts, flaxseeds, mackerel, soybean oil, salmon etc. You can also take omega 3 supplements for 2 months after you recover from COVID-19.
4. Probiotics & Prebiotics
If the infection enters your gut, it changes the microbiome, which is why most people face issues like indigestion and diarrhea during the infection. Include probiotics and prebiotics in your diet like curd, buttermilk, kombucha, etc.
5. Vitamin D
You will be surprised to know that more than 80 percent of the population in India is deficient in vitamin D. It is required to maintain bone health, immunity, weight loss, hair fall and to keep the hormones on track. Some common sources of vitamin D include mushrooms, fortified cereals, fortified orange juice, fortified milk, yogurt, salmon, egg yolks, tofu and sunshine.
6. Hydration
Keeping yourself hydrated is of paramount importance when you are recovering from an illness. Water helps the body with better distribution of nutrients and removes toxins through sweating and urine.
Other things to keep in mind
Do not forget to take a good night's sleep, keep your body moving and be happy for a speedy recovery from the COVID-19 infection.
If you have recovered from COVID-19 but still haven't regained your health we recommend consulting a doctor. Book an instant online doctor appointment on Qural : https://qural.app/general-tele-consultation/
- 20-Aug-2021
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