Can COVID-19 patients eat beef and mutton?

Nov 09, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
In general, "new coronavirus" refers to novel coronavirus infection. Patients with novel coronavirus infection can eat beef and mutton, but should consume them in moderation. Beef and mutton are common meats in daily diets and are rich in nutrients, playing an important role in helping infected patients recover physical strength, enhance immunity, and promote overall recovery.

In general, "COVID-19" refers to infection with the novel coronavirus. Patients infected with the novel coronavirus can eat beef and mutton, but should do so in moderation. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Beef and mutton are common meats in daily diets and are rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, amino acids, vitamins, calcium, and iron. These nutrients play an important role in helping patients recover physical strength, enhance immunity, and promote overall recovery.

Although beef and mutton are nutritious, excessive consumption may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to indigestion, bloating, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. Therefore, patients with novel coronavirus infection should consume beef and mutton in moderation and avoid overeating. It is recommended to choose lighter, easily digestible cooking methods such as stewing or steaming, and to avoid overly greasy, spicy, or irritating preparations that may加重 the gastrointestinal burden or irritate the respiratory mucosa.

Patients with novel coronavirus infection should also maintain a balanced intake of nutrients in their diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins and minerals, and drink plenty of water to support metabolism and the elimination of waste products.