World meat industry news

As coronavirus has swept all over the world, continuing to take lives, countries impose lockdown measures to contain the spread of the deadly pathogen.

The World Health Organization has issued recommendations on what to eat during the quarantine.

Assess what you already have at home and plan your intake. You might feel the need to purchase large amounts of foods, but make sure to consider and utilize what is already in your pantry, as well as foods with shorter shelf life, the organization said in a statement.

According to it, panic buying behavior may have negative consequences, such as an increase in food prices, overconsumption of food and unequal distribution of products.

Frozen fruits and vegetables can also conveniently be used over longer periods of time and often have a similar nutrient profile to fresh foods. To avoid food waste, you may consider freezing any leftovers for another meal, WHO said.

If fresh products, especially fruits, vegetables, and reduced-fat dairy products continue to be available, prioritize these over non-perishables, WHO said.

The organization recommends preparing home-cooked meals.

When preparing food for yourself and others, it is essential to follow proper food hygiene practices to avoid food contamination and foodborne diseases, it said.

When choosing food delivery, it is advised to use the contact-less options.

WHO also recommends consuming adequate amounts of fiber and fluid, and limit the intake of salt, sugar, fats, and alcohol.

According to WHO, the optimal set of products for the period of self-isolation includes fresh fruits and vegetables with a long shelf life, frozen fruits and vegetables, dried and canned beans, whole grains and root crops with a high starch content, eggs, milk with a low content of fat, long-term storage, canned vegetables and fish as well as dried fruits, nuts, and seeds.