Twenty-twenty lends itself to popularizing many words including “virus,” “community,” “shop small business,” “zoom” and much more, and one thing that has continued to grow popularity is immunity and strategic supplementation.

Below I have enclosed advice on foods to seek out and I have also listed 2 regimens for 1) acute viral infection and 2) a protocol for long-term immune support. As we move past “beating the curve,” we can continue to eat real food and meals that feel good and supplement intentionally so we can better co-exist with the viruses that live around us.

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In health, Kel

Acute Viral Infection Diet & Supplement Protocol:

FOOD/IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS:

  • Zinc – seafood, pumpkin seed, sea vegetables, and beans, lentils and legumes
  • Vitamin D – salmon, fatty fish, egg yolks, cheese (if tolerable), mushrooms
  • Vitamin C – oranges, papayas, strawberries, kiwi, organic leafy green vegetables (spinach, bok choy, kale), broccoli, bell peppers
  • Vitamin A – liver, cod liver oil, mackerel, salmon; beta-carotene: sweet potato, winter squash, kale, collards, carrots
  • Eat fresh garlic – crush garlic and wait up to 60 seconds to enhance the formation of allicin

LIFESTYLE:

  • Improve insulin resistance (which is being understood as one of the largest risk factors) and blood sugar control.
  • Reduce/Eliminate dietary sugar & alcohol intake – send me an email if you want to begin this process by using my 10-Day real food detox protocol.
  • Optimize omega-3 fatty acid (avoid vegetable oil, canola oil, man-made fats and all the foods that include them) composition to support anti-inflammatory status.
  • Aim for 0.60-0.75 g of protein times body weight a day. Higher protein intake may be warranted and can be achieved by supplementing with high-quality protein powders. Whey protein supplementation has been shown to increase glutathione (a potent antioxidant) levels, further supporting immune and cell protection.
  • Process stress and have a balanced approach to exercise/movement (be gentle).
  • Practice breathwork, including Box Breathing.

SUPPLEMENTS: click on image for links

Long-term Immune Diet & Supplement Protocol:

FOOD/IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS:

  • Zinc – seafood, pumpkin seed, sea vegetables, and beans, lentils and legumes
  • Vitamin D – salmon, fatty fish, egg yolks, cheese (if tolerable), mushrooms
  • Vitamin C – oranges, papayas, strawberries, kiwi, organic leafy green vegetables (spinach, bok choy, kale), broccoli, bell peppers

LIFESTYLE:

  • Improve insulin resistance (which is being understood as one of the largest risk factors) and blood sugar control.
  • Reduce/Eliminate dietary sugar & alcohol intake – send me an email if you want to begin this process by using my 10-Day real food detox protocol.
  • Optimize omega-3 fatty acid (avoid vegetable oil, canola oil, man-made fats and all the foods that include them) composition to support anti-inflammatory status.
  • Aim for 0.60-0.75 g of protein times body weight a day. Higher protein intake may be warranted and can be achieved by supplementing with high-quality protein powders. Whey protein supplementation has been shown to increase glutathione (a potent antioxidant) levels, further supporting immune and cell protection.
  • Process stress and have a balanced approach to exercise/movement (be gentle).
  • Practice breathwork, including Box Breathing.
  • Get adequate sleep.

SUPPLEMENTS: click on image for links