Riddles
What has hands, but can’t clap?
What did the beach say when the tide came in?
Why isn’t your nose twelve inches long?
Have you heard about the restaurant on the moon?
What kind of cup can’t hold water?
Citrus fruits are filled with vitamin C which increases the production of white blood cells to help fight infections.
This fruit is native to Mexico, America, Central Asia, India, Caribbean, Guam, and Philippines. The pulp and bark are used to treat gum ailments, toothache, hemorrhages in general, and as an astringent. The bark extract is also used against dysentery, chronic diarrhea and tuberculosis. The ground seed helps in treating ulcers.
Papayas and Kiwi are loaded with vitamin C, folate, and Potassium. Also, both of these fruits hold other nutrients that keeps the rest of your body functioning properly. Papayas have a digestive enzyme called papain that has anti-inflammatory effects. Kiwi also consists of vitamin K which produce prothrombin, a protein and clotting factor that is important in blood clotting and bone metabolism.
Broccoli is packed with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as fiber and many other antioxidants. Steaming is the best way to keep more nutrients in the food.
Garlic’s immune boosting properties seem to come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin. It's most recognized for fighting infections but may also slow down hardening of the arteries.
Sunflower seeds are also incredibly high in selenium. Just 1 ounce contains nearly half the selenium that the average adult needs daily. A variety of studies, mostly performed on animals, have looked at its potential to combat viral infections such as swine flu (H1N1). Seeds are full of nutrients, including phosphorous, magnesium, and vitamins B-6 and E.
Ginger may help decrease inflammation, which can help reduce a sore throat, inflammatory illnesses, and help with nausea as well.
Common Threads COVID-19 Resources: http://www.commonthreads.org/coronavirus
Action for healthy kids: https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/blog/
Seize the awkward: https://seizetheawkward.org/coronavirus
Eating Healthy at Home: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/