When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in 2020, there was heightened concern about possible transmission of the virus through food and food packaging. While we quickly learned that this was not the case, safe food handling and hygiene practices always make sense. This is, after all, our first line of defense against food borne and viral illnesses.
To keep our immune systems in top shape and reduce risk of illness or support recovery from any virus (COVID-19 included), keep these key nutrition tips in mind:
If you have COVID-19 and are struggling to eat well please see: Tips for Nutrition and Hydration while recovering from COVID-19 (PCDA) attached below.
For more information:
Nutrition and Immunity. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/nutrition-and-immunity/
Food Safety tips from the Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips.html