Recently, I came across another interesting article about recommended foods to eat before and after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. While it wasn’t necessarily discussing a specific diet you must eat, it does share certain foods like anti-inflammatory foods benefits and their relation to the vaccine. There may even be some research indicating that anti-inflammatory foods could support your immune system. Let’s examine these foods further and why they could benefit your health.
Anti-Inflammatory Foods and their Benefits
Eating highly nutritious food and taking vitamin C do benefit the immune system. Whole foods like fruits and vegetables and fewer processed foods will help your immune system work well. Fish like salmon and mackerel is another good example of an anti-inflammatory food. A healthy diet with these anti-inflammatory foods can improve immune response and fight infections effectively.
However, people must be wary of any supplements or products that supposedly enhance vaccine response. While eating anti-inflammatory foods will benefit your immune system, there is still not enough research indicating that eating these foods will have an impact on vaccine responsiveness.
What to Eat After Your Shot?
It has been widely known that there are some side effects associated with the vaccine. Some of these include muscle pain, chills, and a fever. With these side effects, you’re probably wondering what to eat after you receive your shot. To relieve these side effects, making some chicken noodle soup will be good to make. Because you probably won’t feel like cooking much after your shot, popping in some make-ahead meals will be nice as well.
Drink Plenty of Water, No Alcohol
Another thing that the article states are the importance of being hydrated before and after your vaccine shot. This is especially vital for people who have phobias about needles and a fainting history. They will help themselves by showing up hydrated.
One beverage that wouldn’t be beneficial to drink is alcohol. While there isn’t enough evidence pointing to these vaccines being unsafe for people who drink, the CDC and doctors still recommend avoiding alcohol the day before and after your shot. Even light consumption of alcohol could cause you to dehydrated. So it may be a good idea to hold off on it after a day or two of getting the vaccine. Alcohol could also suppress your immune system.
So if you plan on getting the vaccine, it is beneficial to watch what you eat and drink. You should also continue to do so a few days after your shot. Eating healthy is the way to go when getting the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have any questions or comments about this issue, leave a comment on the section below. As usual, feel free to like or share this post with someone you know.
