Update on Most Important Nutrients for Building Immune Strength During the Pandemic

virusOur team of nutrition experts is working hard to stay abreast of all of the rapidly emerging information on COVID-19. As new recommendations are made about best practices to reduce your exposure to the virus and ways to optimize your immune function, we are doing our best to share these important updates with you.

This complex and deadly virus has scientists and the medical community racing to understand the mechanisms of this virus and find possible treatments. It is critical that we all adhere to the recommendations from health officials to help decrease transmission. Continue reading “Update on Most Important Nutrients for Building Immune Strength During the Pandemic”

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Having Trouble With Sleep? Here Are Some Tips to Help

sleep 2We all know that sleep is one of the most important things our bodies need to stay healthy and charged – yet lack of sleep is one of the most common complaints we have. So, what is causing this trouble with sleep?

Medical conditions that can contribute to sleep disorders include sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, restless leg syndrome, and even acid reflux. But, sleep can also be affected by medications, caffeine, snacking and alcohol.

Another important aspect for good sleep is the environment where you sleep. Continue reading “Having Trouble With Sleep? Here Are Some Tips to Help”

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Diet Can Fight Diseases Linked to Poor COVID-19 Outcomes

plant based dietImproving nutrition now may be especially beneficial, as the COVID-19 virus is not projected to peak in parts of the United States until this summer, and experts warn that there could be another outbreak this fall.

Although I’m now counseling Barnard Medical Center patients via telehealth instead of across my desk, my advice remains the same as always: Remember to eat as many fruits, vegetables, grains and beans as circumstances allow (frozen fruits and vegetables, pasta, and dried or canned beans are all great options) to help boost immunity and reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and asthma Continue reading “Diet Can Fight Diseases Linked to Poor COVID-19 Outcomes”

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Coronavirus Nutrition Tips – A Deeper Dive

coronavirus covid 19 LJFaGuest blog by Lisa Jo Finstrom, MS, CNS, LDN. Lisa Jo is a nutritionist at Village Green Apothecary.

As a licensed nutritionist in the state of Maryland, I would like to share some basic tips on boosting the immune system, especially during the coronavirus crisis.

First of all, I’d like to clarify a few terms. The novel coronavirus we are dealing with is called SARS-CoV2, which stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2. The infectious disease we are trying to avoid is called COVID-19. Continue reading “Coronavirus Nutrition Tips – A Deeper Dive”

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What a Dietitian Eats in a Day: Easy, Immune-Boosting Food for Life in Quarantine

immune-boostingGuest blog by Lee Crosby, RD, LD. Lee is a staff dietitian at Barnard Medical Center.

As COVID-19 spreads, we need to eat healthy now, more than ever. Yet now – more than ever! – I want to dive face-first into a bag of potato chips… and I’m guessing I’m not alone. Yet I know that produce, not Pringles, is the way to keep my body in top virus-fighting condition. Luckily, while TP is sold out, immune-boosting fruits and vegetables are usually in stock!

So, I’m excited to share a day of tasty food for this challenging time. Everything is quick and easy to prepare, because even now, time is tight as parents juggle work with childcare, Continue reading “What a Dietitian Eats in a Day: Easy, Immune-Boosting Food for Life in Quarantine”

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