What constitutes a healthy and nutritious diet?
A balanced diet and good nutrition are not only important as a source of energy for our active lives but are critical for our defense against disease. According to the world health organization (WHO) a healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as non-communicable diseases, including such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
While there is no cure from the COVID-19 infection and indeed no food can prevent the infection, a nutritious and healthy diet rich in protective foods can boost one’s immunity and capacity to fight the infection.
Read more on the insightful article written by Prof. Jane Ambuko a senior lecturer and head of Horticulture at Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection of University of Nairobi.
