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How can I prevent myself from being infected?

You heard it, you’ve been hearing about it for months now. Coronavirus also known as Covid-19 is spreading like nobody’s business.  It’s extremely important to protect yourself and protect others too. As with other coronaviruses, droplet infection seems to be the main mode of transmission. The virus enters the human body through the mouth or nose. This happens by breathing in infected droplets from someone else, or by touching a surface on which droplets have already landed. Then, when you later touch your eyes, nose, or mouth you at risk of catching it.

What can we do? We are still moving, many of us are still have to report to work or it may be just challenging to adapt a new routine.

Simple infection control measures such as proper cough/ sneeze etiquette, good old handwashing are very effective and important for prevention.

HANDWASHING

Hand hygiene is THE MOST IMPORTANT, I’ll say; not just hand sanitizer. You can’t keep using hand sanitizers while your hands are visibility soiled; therefore,wash your hands often with soap and water.  Spend  at least 20 seconds washing your hands and make sure all parts of both your hands are washed properly. If there is no visible dirt on your hands, an alcohol-based gel is also a good option.

Please, stop wearing gloves during your entire run to the grocery store. I have seen people touching the carts, items on shelves, car door, cellphone, face and eating food with the same dirty gloves. Meanwhile, Covid-19 is smiling at you and giving you the side eye because it’s cross- contamination. Basically, you’re picking germs from one place to another. Make sure you wipe your cart, carry your hand sanitizer and wash your has as soon as you can.

STAY HOME/ SOCIAL DISTANCING

Practice social distancing and stay home when you are healthy or sick, and avoid contact with other people. If you can afford it, buy a two weeks worth of groceries. Avoid crowded places and large gatherings, and keep some physical distance between you and other people.

If you cough or sneeze while you’re in public or at home, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or with the inside of your elbow and  immediately wash your hands.

SUPPORT

Our health system is currently overwhelmed with all the new administrations and lack of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such mask,  gloves and gown to take care of your loved ones. If you can donate, adopt a hero, give some words of encouragement, please do !

STAY HOME FOR US!!!

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Eight Fruits You can Find Vitamin C From.

When most people think about vitamin C, they inevitably think oranges. But what if I told you that this fruit has just a little bit of vitamin C compared to some other fruit pick ? No lie. While oranges contain  respectably 70 milligrams of vitamin C per fruit , some other fruits and vegetables contain more per serving.

What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that’s found in many foods, particularly fruits and vegetables.

It’s well known for being a potent antioxidant, as well as having positive effects on skin health, connective tissue, teeth and immune function.

Since the human body can’t produce or store vitamin C, it’s important to consume sufficient amounts. The current daily value (DV) for vitamin C is between 75-90 mg.

There are loads of vitamin C benefits. The nutrient is known for its capacity to protect cells from the damage caused by things like pollution, and UV light from the sun. On the other hand, It’s deficiency symptoms include bleeding gums, frequent bruising and infections, poor wound healing, anemia ect… This is why it’s good for your body.

Here’s a list of where you can find vitamin C.

Pineapple

Fresh and tropical. A pineapple contains 79 milligrams of vitamin C per cup. Soooo, bring on the piña coladas.

Orange

One medium-sized orange provides 70 mg of vitamin C, which is about 78% of the daily value. Not to mention that other citrus fruits can also help you meet your vitamin C needs. For instance, half a grapefruit contains 44 mg.

Mango

This is literally one of my favorites, after orange. Mango is an antioxidant that helps keep your eyes healthy, lower cholesterol and clear your skin. It also contains folate, B6, iron, zinc and vitamin E.  One fun thing I like about eating Mango is that you don’t need a knife!!! Just rince your fruit and start peeling with your teeth while the juice is dripping down your fingers. Ohhh My… This is THE best feeling ever! if you don’t find fresh mangoes, the frozen bag can still make great smoothies.

Bell pepper

Growing up, I knew peppers were vegetables, but it’s considered to be a  fruit. A green pepper has about 45 milligrams of vitamin C while Just one-half cup of yellow peppers provides 137 mg. No wonder why the price is different at the supermarket!  They are perfect snack and can be used in your favorite homemade dish.

Kiwi

A medium Kiwi has about 71mg of vitamin C  and known for high level of serotonin and make you sleep better.

Papaya

Papaya and strawberry smoothies are usually my favorite combination for family dinners. One cup (145 grams) of papaya provides 87 mg of vitamin C. Papaya contains the enzymes such as  papain and chymopapain, which reduce inflammation. In addition , papaya also known to give you glowing skin.

Tomato

Vitamin C per cooked tomato cup is 55mg. Tomato also contains about 21  percent of the day’s vitamin A, and 15 percent of the day’s potassium.

Strawberry

One cup of strawberry (152 grams) provides about 89 mg of vitamin C which is 99% of the DV. Strawberries are great to keep blood sugar stable.

It is safe to consume the recommended daily value because high dose (2-3000mg) of Vitamin C can cause side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, gastritis, fatigue, headache and more. If you have a chronic kidney conditions, gout, or a history of calcium-oxalate kidney stones, you should talk to your provider about your normal intake a day.

And remember to be cautious about where you buy your fruits because many of the fruits listed above can be pesticide-loaded items.

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