Nutritional habits can influence the COVID-19 infection risk

As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, a study by the University of São Paulo has found that nutrition can help prevent the disease. The study, involving 702 Brazilian adults, suggests that avoiding meat and animal products can provide protection against the virus. "Individuals who follow a plant-based and mainly vegetarian diet had a lower incidence of COVID-19, even when important variables such as physical activity, BMI, and pre-existing conditions were considered," write the study's authors.