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 Low-cost foods are on the tables in quarantine


Stating that being under quarantine at home during the coronavirus pandemic can lead to food anxiety and emotional eating, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Nizamlıoğlu said: “Fast and low-cost ready meals and processed foods have started to take place on the tables, but contrary to popular belief, there are healthy, affordable and easy alternatives on quarantine days.”


Stating that being under quarantine at home during the coronavirus pandemic can lead to food anxiety and emotional eating, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Nizamlıoğlu said: “Fast and low-cost ready meals and processed foods have started to take place on the tables, but contrary to popular belief, there are healthy, affordable and easy alternatives on quarantine days.”

Emphasizing that the war against coronavirus is first through strengthening the immune system, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Nizamlıoğlu, Director of the Istanbul Gelisim University Vocational School of Health Services, said: “There is not a single food or supplement that will strengthen the immune system, and there is no miracle food or diet that will see a protection against coronavirus. The immune system is an effective protection mechanism that defends the body against microorganisms. For the immune system that can support our body in defense against viruses; a balanced, healthy diet will be effective.”

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