Help Your Body Help Your Health

Mariah Strongin, Greenwich, CT

I am sure you have heard by now, but the world is opening back up, people are getting out and about, and, while COVID isn’t eradicated, neither are the many other viruses that can harm you. Those who are unhealthy are at higher risk of contracting COVID. The word “unhealthy” doesn’t refer to being skinny or fat because, as I have mentioned before, your size or body type doesn’t necessarily refer to your health. Looks can be deceiving and there are more judgments based on numbers and size than facts.

Things you can do to help lower your risk of contracting COVID

Eat Antioxidants: A bit of red wine, dark chocolate, berries, tea, ginger, garlic, peppers— include antioxidants daily (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-high-in-antioxidants#section6).

Eating Complex Carbs: Unless your body works off ketosis, it is working off of glucose. You have to make sure you are meeting your body’s need. It’s easier to do this when eating complex carbs such as whole wheat, potatoes, brown rice, quinoa, legumes because complex carbs take longer to break down, which provides more lasting energy for your body to use (https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/carbohydrates).

Eating or Drinking Protein: Protein helps your body in a lot of ways. The fact is that your body can’t store it, so you really can’t get enough of it. The more you burn the more you need, but protein, regardless of workout, does a lot of work in the body and is very necessary. Make sure you are getting enough (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-to-eat-more-protein#section11).

Water: Drink enough water to keep your body moving and fully functional (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/290814).

Movement: Get moving. Make sure you are getting that heart rate up for at least 30 minutes a day. If you need to, just start with day #1 and go from there. I always say, doing something is better than doing. This doesn’t have to be toning or a hard workout, though it can be. People tend to be at high risk both if they are not moving at all and if they are over-working or stressing the body (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-boost-immune-health).

Sleep: Not getting enough sleep stresses the body and lessens its functions, like fighting off a virus. Make sure you are getting a full 7-9 hours and adjust accordingly (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sleep-newzzz/202003/how-you-can-use-sleep-fight-back-against-coronavirus).

Food Choice: Are the foods eat nourishing? Are they full of vitamins? Do you care what you give your body to feed essentials such as your heart and brain, or is your diet mostly made up of hormones, trans fats, added sugars, seed oils, or chemicals (https://www.aicr.org/resources/blog/can-your-diet-boost-your-immune-system-and-provide-better-protection-against-covid-19/)?

How do you treat a cut? Most likely you clean it, bandage it, ice it maybe? Just because you can’t see the inside of your body doesn’t mean you aren’t stressing or injuring it. All of the above are preventative measures that would be beneficial for a normal daily care routine. Help your body help your health — not just now but always.

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