With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, many are reminded of the fear during the peak of the pandemic. Numerous netizens have reported hospitals and clinics filled with the sound of coughing, and some even complained, “I can’t find rapid test kits anywhere.” Today (15th), singer Eason Chan also announced the postponement of his concert due to a COVID-19 infection.
Nutritionist Li Wan-Ping shared a post on her Facebook page, suggesting that symptoms such as itchy throat, headache, runny nose, sneezing, body aches, and even mild diarrhea may indicate a COVID-19 infection. She offered four dietary guidelines for mild cases to help support faster recovery:
4 Dietary Guidelines for Mild COVID-19 Cases
● Include protein in every meal:Try dishes like chicken mushroom soup, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, or braised beef.
● Consume enough calories:Incorporate sweet potatoes, red quinoa, multigrain rice, brown rice, and potatoes.
● Eat seasonal fruits rich in vitamin C:Examples include papaya, lychee, passionfruit, and guava.
● Stay well-hydrated:Drink 8–10 cups of water per day (around 2000 c.c.).
Dietary Tips for Common COVID-19 Symptoms
● Fever:Rehydrate frequently. Eat foods like tofu pudding, watermelon, cantaloupe, and yogurt drinks. Avoid fried and grilled foods.
● Sore throat and cough:Focus on anti-inflammatory and soothing foods. Cool foods like chilled milk, soy milk, chrysanthemum tea, coconut water, banana milk, yogurt, pudding, and ice cream can help. High-protein shakes are also suitable. Avoid overly acidic, hot, or spicy foods such as orange juice and hot soup. For coughs, reduce sugary intake—choose low- or no-sugar options.
● Cough with phlegm:Drink lots of water to help expel mucus. Eat soft proteins like boiled eggs, tea eggs, fried eggs, tuna pancakes, chicken legs, ribs, or braised pork. Avoid foods that are too cold or too sweet, and limit high-carb foods as sugar can promote phlegm production.
● Fatigue and poor appetite:Eat whatever is manageable. Mix up your meals to boost appetite. Separate carb and protein sources—e.g., eat fried rice for lunch and sea bass soup in the afternoon. If solid food is difficult, try meal replacements or high-protein drinks mixed with nut powders.
● Shortness of breath:Consume energy-dense and fatty foods to regain strength. Peanut soup, sesame paste, almond milk, minced meat congee, or fatty pork are all helpful. Avoid relying solely on porridge or bread.
● Altered taste:Some may experience a metallic taste in the mouth when infected. Avoid using metal containers or utensils—opt for wooden or ceramic tableware instead. If there's a plastic-like taste, try sweeter foods to mask it.
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