Food companies and their misleading labels

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Food is for nutrition and to provide the body with energy and vital nutrients. Names of foods help us to know what the likely ingredients might be in it. But often, we notice that food names are misleading. They can fool a person into buying only to realize that it did not meet their expectations and imagination. For instance, take the example of samosa. An ideal samosa is refined wheat flour (maida) wrap with mashed potatoes and boiled peas inside. And when we say paneer samosa (cottage cheese stuffed fried dumplings), the picture that comes to our mind is of a wrap of refined wheat flour dough with paneer inside. But to your disappointment, you will find that these samosas are nothing but the normal samosas with mashed potatoes with or without boiled peas and just 1 small piece of cottage cheese at one corner!!! If we talk about rusks, most of these are made of refined wheat flour or maida which is not healthy. Maida is stripped of all the vital nutrients such as fiber, vitamins,
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Diet during recovery phase of coronavirus infection

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 Coronavirus is affecting a large number of people. And some of them are also long covid. The latter means having covid symptoms for a prolonged time. This may be for months and includes fatigue, mental fogging, and the like. People recovering from covid are eager to know what they should eat during and after the illness when recovery phase has set in. Here are the guidelines for it. 

Covid infection 

Coronavirus is like any other viral infection. It is a systemic infection and produces a catabolic phase in the body. Besides during the active phase of the disease appetite may be low. The net result is weakness and giddiness with blood pressure fluctuations and malnutrition. 

Hence during the active symptomatic phase of the disease, one should take more fluids. Good hydration is important. Consume calories also in a liquid form if eating solids might be difficult. Prefer simple easy to digest foods that have a high content of water. Prefer to have warm water and foods so that throat irritation comes down. Have small frequent foods if nausea and bloating is present. Do not take too much of proteins during this time since it can lead to nausea. Warm soups, tea, fruit juices are good. Instant energy-providing drinks such as glucon - D are also beneficial. 

High protein diet (Source: NDTV Food) 

Post-Covid diet 

When recovery starts after 2-3 weeks, one needs to eat healthy to overcome the physical, mental, and psychological ill-effects of the virus. 

Food after the illness phase and during recuperation should be adequate and balanced. Substances to rebuild the muscles and for other organ damage recovery should be in more amounts. 

Start with more carbohydrates before switching to healthier options. Incorporate more proteins such as cottage cheese, eggs, tofu. Fruits and vegetables are good for the vitamins and minerals. Keep medicines for the end so that water does not make your stomach full right at the start of the meals. Take in more fluids. Have more calories-dense foods. Take some citrus goods for vitamin C that would build your immunity and body defenses. 

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For zinc, take lentils, almonds, pumpkin seeds, milk, and cheese. Chicken is also a good source of zinc. This is good for faster recovery. Have sun exposure to acquire your daily dose of vitamin D. 

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