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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.
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Guess I better buy some more wine!
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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
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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