With the vaccination process, we are beginning to see a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, and although there are still a few months to go before you can receive your dose, surely your parents and grandparents are already being vaccinated. For this reason we present you with a series of recommendations that you can share with your loved ones and in due course carry them out yourself.
To begin we must clarify that receiving the vaccine against COVID-19 does not represent that the prevention measures have been completed, because we must continue to take care of ourselves, maintain a healthy distance and continue with the recommendations of the health authorities.
In addition, after getting vaccinated against COVID-19 it is important that you increase some nutrients in your diet, because according to the European Food Safety Authority, vitamins A, B6, B9, B12, C and D and minerals such as zinc, selenium , iron and copper, are necessary for the immune system to be in optimal condition and your body to react correctly after receiving the dose. It is about strengthening your defenses, but also about counteracting the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as fatigue, headache and / or muscle pain.
That is why we are going to tell you in which foods you can find the nutrients you need after applying the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vitamin A
This powerful vitamin can be found in foods of animal origin such as beef, chicken, fish, and dairy. Or if you prefer, get it from orange and yellow lemon fruits.
Vitamin B6, B9, B12
At this point you could resort to a multivitamin that concentrates these types of B vitamins, but we recommend consulting a specialist before adding this or any other nutritional supplement. If you prefer to consume it in its natural state, then opt for banana, lean pork, egg, sunflower seeds and salmon.
Vitamin C
This one is easy, right? It is one of the most famous vitamins and we all know that the most popular source is in citrus fruits. The WHO recommends eating five fruits a day, so after receiving your covid-19 vaccine it may be a good time to start listening to health authorities.
Vitamin D
You should know that 85% of vitamin D levels come from sunlight, so it is recommended to take 15-minute sun baths, but not between 12 noon and 4 in the afternoon since that is when the sun it can cause more damage to your skin. , also always use sunscreen. You can also get vitamin D from foods like eggs, dairy, and shellfish.
Zinc
After getting vaccinated against COVID, you should eat foods rich in zinc, such as dark chocolate (in case you needed another reason to eat it), pumpkin seeds and brown rice.
Selenium
To obtain this necessary mineral after applying the vaccine against covid-19, we recommend that you include mushrooms, wheat germ, garlic and pine nuts in your diet.
Iron
Spinach, quinoa, turkey … what can these foods have in common? They are all a good source of iron, which you should consume after receiving the vaccine.
Copper
Copper works with iron to help the body form red blood cells and strengthen the immune system. To add more copper to your diet, you can increase your intake of nuts, liver, shellfish, and plums.
