Are you or someone you love among the millions affected by Long COVID or other post-infection conditions? With over 200 symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, pain, and gastrointestinal issues, it can feel like you'll never be yourself again. We understand how challenging this can be. Through personal experience and our work with people who have post-infection conditions, we know that simple changes can make a big difference in how you feel. Recovery Kitchen Essentials offers research-backed nutritional guidance and recipes to help you understand how Long COVID and other post-infection conditions impact the body and how to reduce symptoms through diet and nutrition. Our advice will help you reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and support your immune system. We provide practical tips to help you take action, inspired by the approach that led Andrea to win multiple Olympic gold medals and helped Katie and many others manage their Long COVID symptoms. Even if you can accept day-to-day symptoms, post-infection conditions come with long-term health risks. It's crucial to control what you can to improve both your immediate and long-term well-being. The most common feedback we hear is: "You have changed my life." We all eat every day, and the food we consume has a significant impact on how we feel. Understanding the essentials of nutrition allows us to make informed choices, leading to better health and energy. Recovery Kitchen Essentials will guide you in making these choices, empowering you to feel better, eat well and live healthier.

Andrea Henkel Burke Andrea Henkel Burke is a former biathlete who has won two Olympic gold medals and eight World Championship titles representing Germany. Throughout her extensive competitive career, she gained invaluable experience in overcoming setbacks and understanding how to optimize physical performance. Andrea is also an expert in nutrition, a seasoned personal trainer, and a certified therapist in psychoneuroimmunology. She is renowned for her ability to distill complex topics into clear, actionable insights. Passionate about healthy eating, Andrea's goal is to be skiing at the age of 90. She is driven by her dedication to supporting her own health and the well-being of her clients. Katie Brennan Katie Brennan is an economist, analyst, and strategist with nearly 25 years of professional experience in the US and UK, including over a decade with the National Health Service in England. She has collaborated closely with clinical leaders, patients, and academics to find innovative solutions to complex health issues, improve health outcomes and provide better value care. In March 2020, Katie first experienced Long COVID, facing symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, breathing difficulties, elevated heart rate, and brain fog. When diagnostic tests and clinical advice did not offer a path to improvement, Katie utilized her professional background and research skills to seek solutions. Her journey towards recovery, enhanced by her collaboration with Andrea, transformed her understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Katie is now committed to sharing her knowledge to help others affected by post-infection conditions.