This class looks at Dietary recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We use a review research paper published in July 2020 with the same name “Dietary recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic” as a point of discussion with one of the students then flowing up with a more detailed focus on one of the nutrients.
An Abstract of the paper is shown here
“Optimal nutrition can improve well-being and might mitigate the risk and morbid- ity associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This review summarizes nutritional guidelines to support dietary counseling provided by dietitians and health-related professionals. The majority of documents encouraged the consump- tion of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guide- lines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system. Dietary sup- plementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementa- tion with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected. There was no convincing evidence that food or food packaging is associated with the transmission of COVID-19, but good hygiene practices for handling and preparing foods were recommended. No changes to breastfeeding recommendations have been made, even in women diag- nosed with COVID-19.”
These videos are mostly unedited recordings of online classes conducted with adults at a world class residential recovery centre in Australia, starting at the time of the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.
The classes form part of three concurrently run evidence-based programs
1/ Mindfulness
2/ Health & Nutrition
3/ Anger Management
All classes are designed, continuously developed and facilitated by Hartmut Michael Günther based on evidence-based research and client feedback, engagement and class attendance.
The classes have unique attributes –
1/ Participants are given choice to choose a specific topic that is of interest and relevant to them under the broader context of the Program being delivered. For instance, in the Health & Nutrition class, participants get to choose one of the 28 essential nutrients (like Magnesium, Protein, Vitamin B6, Calcium etc.) and research and present to the rest of the class on that key nutrient. And, in the Mindfulness class, Hartmut has created a broad visual map/mandala of content under the umbrella of Mindfulness (like non-judgement and non-reactivity, awareness, vulnerability, meditation, listening and more) from which participants also choose what is pertinent and engaging for them.
2/ Participants are given an opportunity too freely express themselves via a short presentation on their understanding and research of a topic (they have chosen), followed by group discussion and additional insights and content from the facilitator.
Participants have courageously and kindly given permission for these class recordings to be shared online via these videos.
Hartmut’s details are here. –
