Registered Dietitian, Andrea Luongo talks to us about creating a healthy immune system to protect one from COVID-19, how to boost one’s immune system and how those efforts can fall short if not accompanied by a healthy diet, and the average American diet and it’s effects.
Andrea is a Registered Dietitian with 11 years of experience in clinical nutrition. She holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Texas Tech University and Masters of Science from Louisiana Tech University.
She began her career working at St Frances Cabrini Hospital where she focused on Nutrition Support and Pediatric Nutrition. From there her clinical focus shifted to long term care where she worked with Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis patients. Currently Andrea is the owner of Dietitians of Dallas, a concierge private practice focusing on Medical Nutrition Therapy and Weight Management.
"A lot of people think they can just boost their immune system with one shot, you can't really boost your immune system with one mega dose of any certain vitamin."
In this episode you will learn:
What lead Andrea to become a Registered Dietitian?
What does it mean to have a healthy immune system?
Does “boosting” one’s immune system protect one from COVID-19?
What are healthy-promoting behaviors to support your health.
How the average American diet does not support your immune system: it’s effect on gut bacteria
Keynotes:
[1:58] Andrea journey towards becoming a Registered Dietitian
[4:00] How to boost the immune system during COVID-19
[6:15] Enriching your diet with vitamins and supplements
[7:11] Other tips to stay healthy and improve your immunity
[11:20] Nutrient combinations for better absorption
[14:15] The connection and importance of healthy habits
[15:40] The reality of the average American diet and its effects
[17:48] Best foods for a healthy gut
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