It doesn’t look like COVID will leave our lives anytime soon. Well, what’s even more troubling is the long period of feeling tired and weak even after the illness. This is commonly known as post-covid fatigue. And at such times, it becomes even more important to take care of health and have proper diet which will help in the recovery phase. So, if you are feeling washed out post COVID, nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has some eating tips for you. He has shared a post on Instagram mentioning the tips.
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Here are the post covid tips
1) Lemon syrup with little black pepper
It is believed that when black pepper and salt are mixed with lemon juice, it can benefit the body in many ways. So, if you are dealing with post-COVID fatigue, have a glass of lemon sorbet with a hint of black pepper.
2) Adding rice and a small spoon of ghee to the hot lentils
Rujuta said that the best lunch for you would be to enjoy hot dal with rice and don’t forget to pour ghee on top. This comfort food will speed up your recovery.
3) Banana:
Nutritionists have advised to eat banana at the beginning of the day or immediately after the meal. She explained that the banana will maintain your electrolyte balance, increase your energy levels and it will improve your digestion.
4) Workout at 50% lower intensity:
No matter how happy and excited you feel to be back on track after COVID, you need to slow down in the beginning. Don’t rush and labor yourself. You may be able to gradually resume your workout routine with less intense exercise.
5) Prioritize sleep, rest and recovery:
Take proper sleep and take care of your health. It is important to get enough rest to recover.
to keep track:
Earlier it was shared by Rujuta Diwekar food tips To beat the heat in the summer season. There are certain foods that help in dealing with the same. He suggests that you must eat local fruits early in the morning. Fruits are tasty and healthy. His second suggestion was about eating curd rice for lunch. Yogurt is a prebiotic, probiotic and postbiotic food. Curd and rice together not only taste amazing and make you feel good but also help to bring back your hunger. Also, do not forget to drink Gulkand water while sleeping. This will reduce the pain of your feet and will also reduce eye fatigue. He also talked about various health problems that can affect you when the temperature rises. Acidity, bloating, headache, fatigue and indigestion are some of the common problems people face in summers.
Take care of your health and do not forget to follow the tips.