Nutrition in Times of Covid

Being healthy and strong today more than ever is essential. To achieve this, we need to have a balanced and nutritious diet, combined with regular physical exercise to maintain a strong immune system. That’s why, at #KiwiTeCuida, we present the #NutritionAndCovidChallenge, where we will talk with clinical nutritionist Jennifer Asencio to answer all your questions on the subject, this Monday, August 9, at 6:00 pm, through our official Instagram account. In the talk, some of the keys to having proper nutrition according to Jennifer will be discussed: It is vital to strengthen eating habits and family life practices. A good example is to maintain fixed schedules for each meal, sit together at the table, and improve communication and sharing about the food preferences of each family member. Another great recommendation is to avoid the use of television or cell phones during meals and to insist with each person on the importance of having a healthy diet and proper hydration every day. As the head of the family, it is essential to improve the buying, selection, preparation, and storage of food. You can make weekly menus and shopping lists, and you can rely on Kiwilimón and its app to do so. Knowing the preparation times and techniques for working with each menu, as well as how to freeze and defrost food, will also help you make the most of your time. It is important that if you have family members with nutrition-related conditions, stricter measures are taken for a proper diet, as Covid-19 tends to have a poor outcome in people suffering from obesity, malnutrition, diabetes, or dyslipidemia. If you are currently experiencing the illness (Covid-19), consider the usual symptoms: hyporexia, dysphagia, or loss of muscle mass, so you should increase protein intake to 1.5 g per kg of body weight. Sometimes, you can support yourself with some high-protein supplements, always under the supervision of your doctor. And the golden rule: remember that a healthy life, a balanced diet, exercise, and vaccination are the best weapons we have to prevent Covid-19. We look forward to seeing you this Monday, August 9 to answer all your questions about nutrition in times of Covid!