Nutrition Information - Tribal Pandemic Toolkit
This guidance is meant to be taken alongside the vaccine, which has been the most important line of defense against severe COVID-19 infections. This advice does not replace the COVID-19 vaccine, but is meant to provide sound, nutritional guidance, to help with the prevention of illness.
Eating healthy and ensuring adequate nutrients are key in maintaining a healthy immune system. Always follow your doctor's orders and that of trained dieticians regarding nutrition. The below guidance was created with input from a registered dietician, in conjunction with current research and recommendations regarding immune-system bolstering foods.
![Nutrition and Meal Plans](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2022-09/shutterstock_685914928.jpg?h=7b602086&itok=yOKDtULO)
Meal Plan for More Serious COVID-19 Illness
![Red Beans](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2022-09/shutterstock_441002944.jpg?h=05ca8c80&itok=Ql8LM24I)
Meal Plan for Mild COVID-19 Illness
![Basket](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2022-09/shutterstock_180712469.jpg?h=a20f77de&itok=9Varz13H)
Native Plate
![Meal Prep in Tupperware](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2022-09/shutterstock_1011320215.jpg?h=38f78606&itok=wRI0ZZaI)
Food Safety & Storage
![Fruit](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2022-10/shutterstock_252338818.jpg?h=8978a61e&itok=gXr4qVWd)
Fruits and Vegetables
![Boost Your Immune System](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2022-10/shutterstock_1636552801.jpg?h=e63e185a&itok=lMLi-01X)
How to Enhance Your Immune System
![Vitamins2](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2022-10/shutterstock_1167230344.jpg?h=cf6ebf44&itok=MNzd68lL)
Vitamins and Minerals (Micronutrients)