In addition to hand washing and disinfectants, people are looking for more innovative ways to help protect themselves against the coronavirus. It’s no secret that food can be used to support our immune system and enhance our mental health.  Decades of research has confirmed that certain nutrients in food have powerfully medicinal benefits. However, food choices are just one piece of the puzzle. Getting good quality sleep, managing stress, being active and of course washing your hands all play a pivotal role in impacting our immune function and mental health.  Research studies: Vitamin C and immune function https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5707683/Many apples a day keep the blues away--daily experiences of negative and positive affect and food consumption in young adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23347122 On carrots and curiosity: eating fruit and vegetables is associated with greater flourishing in daily life. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25080035Probiotic Bifidobacterium longum NCC3001 Reduces Depression Scores and Alters Brain Activity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28483500