 The world has been in a deadly coronavirus pandemic since late 2019, and we are still expecting more and more COVID-19 infections. In addition to just quarantining the patients, there is a dire need for public health measures to reduce the risks of infections and deaths. In this article, we are going to discuss good nutrient choices to strengthen your immunity and staying physically active to fight this pandemic. Eat Healthy Foods A well-balanced diet and hydration are very important. Many are fans of junk foods such as burgers, pasta, pizzas, etc., because of their deliciousness. These might often turn to appetizing foods in times of stress, but these are regarded as unhealthy because they adversely affect your mental health. People who eat a proper diet tend to have stronger immunity and a lower risk of infections. You should focus on healthy and nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, unprocessed food, and wholesome eatables to get dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and proteins. These are shown to improve the mood by increasing and boosting mind-relaxing hormones such as serotonin. Staying Active
You might think of being in a prison and worry about being in a closed compartment. Is there really any need to think from this perspective? Certainly not. You should rather think yourself lucky enough to get ample time to do those activities and tasks you were unable to do because of the daily hectic routine before pandemic. Yes! You now can do whatever you want to. 2. Make New Hobbies Daily hobbies of a person play a big role in mental well-being and happiness of a person. Hobbies are those activities that you love to do in your leisure time to relax. These hobbies can be of different kinds such as painting, reading, writing, etc. Whatever you want to learn, just make a new hobby. It will let you relax and soothe your mind. 3.Exercise daily to Cope with Depression Several research studies have now proven that the benefits of exercise are just amazing. Exercise is a behavioral intervention that alleviates depression symptoms quite well. Although scientists are still unaware of the detailed mechanisms underlying the antidepressant effects of exercise, exercise is efficacious in coping with depression in addition to fitness gains. You should do daily exercises. We’re not saying to go too hard on yourself. Just perform mind-relaxing exercises such as yoga, body stretching, and treadmill running, etc. The Bottom Line Being inactive and eating unhealthy food is so much easy. It can lead to a variety of emotional disturbances and severely decreasing a person’s ability to perform routine tasks. Public health pandemics, such as COVID-19, make it very much difficult for people to live a normal life. Don’t worry and follow the above-mentioned tips to live an active and healthy life during this pandemic. References: Cowen, P. J. & Browning, M. What has serotonin to do with depression? World Psychiatry vol. 14 158–160 (2015). Craft, L. L. & Perna, F. M. The Benefits of Exercise for the Clinically Depressed. Prim. Care Companion J. Clin. Psychiatry 06, 104–111 (2004). What is the Relationship Between Food and Mood? - Mental Health First Aid. https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/external/2018/03/relationship-food-mood/. WHO EMRO | Nutrition advice for adults during the COVID-19 outbreak | Nutrition-infocus | Nutrition
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