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Healthy Habits You Need To Follow As A Family During The Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global health crisis and led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide. Here are a few healthy habits that you need to follow as a family to stay healthy and hearty.

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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : June 25, 2021 8:15 AM IST

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Having healthy habits as a family may lower the risk of Covid-19.

Given the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it has become more important to work on improving your health and well-being. Following coronavirus precautionary measures is essential to protect you against Covid-19 and prevent the spread of the disease. It is also important to maintain or improve your fitness level so that your body is better prepared to fight the viral infection and reduce the chances of severe Covid-19 complications. What is your family doing to stay healthy and hearty during the pandemic? In this article, Vidisha Parekh, Dietitian & Nutritionist, Kohinoor Hospital Mumbai, highlighted the importance of building healthy family habits during this challenging time as well as shared a few foolproof tips to help your family stay healthy and hearty.

Family habits are more than an activity. It is a conscious practice carried out in a family to stay hale and hearty. It is a way of life; it brings the entire family together and strengthens the bond of love and support shared by each family member. Even though everyone has a hectic schedule, try to help anyone in need in these unprecedented times, and fight Covid and keep it at bay. With adults being infected with Covid-19 and now even children are becoming vulnerable to Covid infection. Some even suggest that the third wave of Covid-19, which is lurking around, may pose greater risk to children.

Thus, it is the need of the hour to make your children understand the importance of health and all the essential measures to be taken to tackle Covid. Below are some healthy habits that you need to follow as a family :-

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  • Wear a mask at all times
  • Use soap/sanitizer to clean hands.
  • Maintain social distancing when talking with other children or family members.
  • Avoid being around sick people and always cover your mouth while coughing and sneezing.
  • Family members should get vaccinated for Covid-19 to stay protected.
  • Try to isolate yourself from the other family members in case you notice symptoms such as cough, body pain, fever, and abdominal distress. Disinfect the frequently touched surfaces by children. Keep the house surfaces clean.
  • Do not allow your children to touch the elevator button and then touch the mouth, nose, or eyes.
  • Consult a registered dietitian for a tailor-made balanced diet and follow a well-balanced diet comprising of seasonal Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and oilseeds, legumes and pulses.
  • Have a family meal daily.
  • Try to Avoid deep fried, junk foods, processed foods, ready to eat desserts, sodas and packet foods and drinks.
  • Say no to alcohol and smoking.
  • Cultivate good eating habits in your kids to boost their immunity.
  • Exercise together as a family. Walk daily inhouse or do Pranayama, breathing exercises, yoga under the supervision of a trained professional only.
  • Meditate with your kids every day for at least 10 minutes.
  • Take care of the elderly members and children in the family.
  • The elderly should not skip their medication and stock up the required ones.
  • Stay in touch with the doctor if you notice any abnormal changes in the body. Maintain a safe distance at home from each other.
  • Limit visitors at home and avoid being around sick people.
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