How eating can improve your chances against Covid-19 - tips on losing weight, boosting health

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South Africa currently has over 566,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases and there have been over 10,000 deaths. The rate of infections (and fatalities) continues to climb but it's no secret that those with underlying medical conditions are at a greater risk. Comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, lung cancer, and kidney diseases are the most common conditions in patients who have died of the virus. So, what can we do aside from staying inside, social distancing, wearing masks, and washing our hands? Terry Harris, head dietician at Discovery Vitality, joins Alec Hogg to discuss the healthy foods we should eat and the choices that will give us the best chance against the virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Aug 2020 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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