Eating For Health

What does vitamin D have to do with COVID-19?   New research at Northwestern University indicates people who are deficient in vitamin D are “twice as likely to experience major complications”.   The researchers looked at data from 10 countries, including the USA, and found that people low on D had overactive immune systems.   Well, one would think having an overactive immune system would be a good thing, not so, especially when it comes to COVID-19.   Adequate levels of Vitamin D are protective as Vitamin D enhances our immune system and prevents the overactive immune problems.   The WST-TV 2 in Atlanta reports from Dr. Arielle Levitan, “We do believe that there is a link between vitamin D and immunity and it’s very possible that being vitamin D deficient could set you up for a worse infection.”    According to the article, not only does vitamin D boost your immune system but it also helps you fight inflammation and supports the function of your lu...

      Breakfast – the most important meal of the day.   But, most people say they don’t have time for breakfast.   Some solutions?   Fast food for breakfast?   Yes, you can drive through or pop in and get some pretty healthy food.   Or, when grocery shopping, pick up some breakfast items you can take with you on the drive to work, on the train to work or to eat quickly at your desk before work starts for the day.   The Business Insider has a great article on healthy breakfasts you can order at fast-food restaurants.   Who doesn’t like fast-food?          Healthy Breakfasts to order at fast-food restaurants with suggestions from Business Insider and other healthy foods to choose for breakfast.      1.  Panera – a favorite restaurant of mine for a healthy lunch.   But stop in for breakfast and order the: a.        Power A...