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Melissa Morris
Certified Nutritionist
Nutrition Teacher 

Hydration is always important no matter if you work from home or not. My secret tip is to drink a full glass of water when you wake up even before you drink your coffee. This gets you started on the right foot. Fruits and vegetables, especially those high in vitamin C like tomatoes, citrus fruits, bell peppers, and strawberries. Physical activity also helps boost your immune system.

Claudia Hleap
Registered Dietician 
Philadelphia, PA

In order to fight the coronavirus, it is essential to optimize your health by preventing any vitamin deficiencies. Vitamins and minerals are best used by the body when consumed in the form of whole foods. Therefore, try to get everything you need from your foods first. Like I mentioned previously, when strictly following a plant based diet you may be at risk for protein, B-vitamin, and iron deficiencies. Make sure to emphasize foods containing protein and these vitamins and minerals in your diet to give your body exactly what it needs to improve its defenses.

by Dr.Leann Poston, MD
The phytochemicals found in plants, such as chlorophyll, act as antioxidants. These antioxidants help to curb the damage done by free radicals. Our bodies cannot produce phytochemicals. They must be ingested by eating fruits and vegetables.¹

Chlorophyll has been found to help decrease inflammation and in wound healing in some studies.  Many studies have also been done on the benefits of chlorophyll in stimulating the immune system, purifying the blood, detoxifying the liver and decreasing odors such as halitosis or bad breath.² 

Maren Epstein
Digestive Health Coach
Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 
Certified Health Supportive Chef
 
The benefits of liquid chlorophyll are endless.  I’m really not a supplement junkie, but chlorophyll is the one I recommend the most.  Liquid chlorophyll helps hydrate the gut in a way that water doesn’t. It acts like intestinal soap and literally scrubs away waste products.  When I give people colonics who do not release waste I ask them to use liquid chlorophyll. They release up to five times the amount of waste. Not to mention they report having better bowel movements.  Liquid chlorophyll is also a blood builder, helps make you stronger, and tones muscles. I recommend it to my clients to help them go to the bathroom instead of using stimulant laxatives. 
Liquid chlorophyll is honestly my favorite supplement.

Melissa Nieves, LND, RD, MPH
 
The body detoxes itself without any external help, but we can certainly support this function. Drinking enough water is one of the best things we can do. It helps prevent fluid retention. It also helps the kidneys in eliminating metabolic wastes more efficiently. This results in more urine output, therefore, less swelling and bloating. Drinking enough water also helps prevent constipation, therefore supporting waste removal from the digestive process.

Dr. Lily Kiswani, MD
Integrative Medicine
Endoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Author 

Chlorophyll is an immunity booster and aids in detox. That is one of the reasons why a green smoothie is such a great idea. But if making a green smoothie is challenging, liquid chlorophyll is a simple short cut to obtain the benefits.

Tulsi (holy basil) is well known to boost immunity. Garlic, ginger, mushrooms, turmeric, moringa, broccoli sprouts are some of the beneficial herbs. And plant foods in general contain beneficial phytonutrients. These can all be added to the foods we cook on a regular basis.