The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation, coupled with a struggling economy has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, Tom Collins, Ben, and Jerry. But overindulging in this kind of food and drink might be affecting more than your waistline, it could put you at greater risk of illness by hindering your immune system.
Americans certainly seem concerned with their weight; 45 million of us spend $33 billion annually on weight loss products. But one in five Americans consumes nearly no vegetables—less than one serving per day.
