A Cure for COVID?

[Nancy OShea]

Researchers may have found the path to a natural cure for COVID-19

A new peer reviewed study from the Tokyo institute of Technology identified an amino acid that appears to interrupt COVID-19 receptors from infecting other cells.  The amino-acid, ‘5-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA)’, is naturally occurring in spinach, tomatoes, Shitake mushrooms, potatoes, squid, ground beef, wine and soy sauce.

[Chuck Uebele]

Guess I better buy some more wine!

[John T Smith]

spinach - rarely
tomatoes - often
Shitake mushrooms - almost never
potatoes - rarely
squid - YUCK
ground beef - sometimes
wine - glass with dinner
soy sauce - rarely

Hmm... I'm only partially safe

[Nancy OShea]

We fell into some bad eating habits during COVID lockdown.  Lately, I've endeavored to get back to more sensible meals again. 

We have a great little local sushi restaurant we go to but I don't eat cephalopods (squid, octopus).

At home, I'm using my carbon steel wok more to prepare quick Asian stir fry -- less meat, more seafood, tofu & fresh veggies & mushrooms. I kick up the flavor profile with fresh garlic, ginger, soy sauce & wine.  When I can find them, I add  Sriracha sauce or lemongrass.  It's a bit more prep work for me but the food tastes better than pre-packaged, convenience food.

Spinach ✓✓✓

Tomatoes ✓✓✓

Wine ✓✓✓

Soy sauce ✓✓

Potato ✓✓

Shitakes ✓

Ground beef ✓

Squid