Apparently, there are foods to avoid before and after vaccination. When I consulted my doctors, I was told to consume healthy meals before and after the vaccination. My mom, who got the vaccination a week prior , told me the same thing. I don’t generally eat extremely unhealthy food because of my digestion problem but it’s easy to fall into bad eating habits. During a few days before and a few days after the vaccination, I committed to eating healthy and chose to find the healthiest options possible. And that habit lasts even today.

My morning breakfast is switching from Kellogs cereal to oatmeal, a fruit, goji berry and chia seeds. Sometimes I also make avocado toast with wholewheat bread and an egg. Followed with 1lt of water. Then I would eat red rice which is more nutrition packed than regular rice. Then a portion of vegetables, a portion of protein, mostly chicken or fish.

For dinner, I mostly choose salads. I often go for a mix of sweet and savory so that I don’t crave that flavor later at night. But these days, I also snack a bit but try to keep it healthier. I generally don’t go for something overly processed.

Oh yeah, before and after the vaccination, I avoid drinking caffeine as well. It was a nightmare but I got through it. Alcohol was also off the list so is no soda and fizzy drinks. All I drank was water and fresh coconut water. Only after a few days, I started drinking coffee again. Now, I still drink fresh coconut water, water and coffee with chamomile and lavender on the side.

Another thing that I avoid is instant and canned meals. I used to love eating sardine but since canned is off the list, I avoided that too. Even today, I haven’t had any instant noodles and canned sardines for a while. Strangely, I don’t miss it.

Sugar is something that I try to manage as well. Before, I was having way more than the average sugar recommended, thanks to my starbucks addiction but these days, I try to use stevia or no sugar at all with my coffee. Even if I crave starbucks, I would order one without sugar or just low sugar.

Since getting the vaccine, I would say I am more health conscious than before. Mainly because I don’t know what are going to be long-term side effects. I heard from friends and family that they get dizzy and lethargic almost daily after the vaccination. So, all I can do is build some prevention and live a healthier life than before. Other than the food, sleep also means to an end, I used to be a night owl but now, not anymore.

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