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CORONAVIRUS TIPS: HOW TO SELF-PROTECTION

Coronavirus Tips: Protect yourself and strengthen your immunity

By L.a.

The crowd is the fastest place to spread the virus, so the best way to protect yourself from the virus is to stay at home and follow the “Shelter in Place” order of the government. Coronavirus makes the world situation a lot more complicated. The novel coronavirus has not only serious effects on the global economy, but also human beings on all of the corners of the world. Up to now, there are 204 countries, areas and territories with cases. According to the latest WHO report, The United States now has the highest number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the world, followed by Italy and China. Be aware of the serious effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, WHO and many local public health authorities make recommendations to protect citizen’s health. Take care of your health by doing the following: 

Control the infection

Stay away from the crowds, follow the “Shelter in Place”order. 

 

The crowd is the fastest place to spread the virus, so the best way to protect yourself from the virus is to stay at home and follow the “Shelter in Place” order of the government. 

2. In force majeure circumstances that you need to go out, please wear a mask. 

So many people find that wearing face masks is so weird or shameful, that masks are just for sick people. However, in this pandemic, it is better to wear masks.. 

The coronavirus basicly spreads through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose

So, a mask helps protect not only yourself but also the community. 

3. Frequently wash your hands with Alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

Similarly, to reduce the risk of being infected, cleaning your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water is a useful way to kill the virus. 

Strengthen your Immunity

1. Drink a lot of water.

Boost your immunity by drinking plenty of water to stave off infection. Drinking water helps eliminate toxins and other bacteria and viruses.

2. Regularly exercise and play sports.

Do not let disease prevent you from sports activities. If you are self-isolating, don’t worry because there are many kinds of ways for fitness at home such as doing yoga, plank or even doing the housework. In case you can go outside.

3. Provide with vitamin C .

Vitamin C is rich in many kinds of fruits and vegetables such as guava, orange, cauliflower, strawberry, especially passion fruit. It is estimated that 100g of passion fruit includes 30mg of vitamin C. According to the researchers at Harvard Medical University, the daily intake of vitamin C should be at least 75mg for adult women, and 90mg for a man. This is equivalent to consuming 2-3 passion fruits per day. .

Disinfect everything

Virus, germ and bacteria are obviously invisible to the naked eye. There is an ugly truth that personal items such as computers, watches, phones, keys…contain plenty of bacteria. Cleaning them helps reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by a disinfecting wipe or alcohol solution (at least 70 percent).

 
 

Keep your soul healthy.

Relax your mind and avoid stress because stress leads to a weakened immune system. Then, it will be easy to get illness. 

The pandemic causes us to panic, most of us are wondering who is next? Is that me? 

Actually, we don’t need to worry. As long as you are strictly complying with the “Shelter in Place” order, keeping a healthy lifestyle and staying positive, then nothing can break you down.  

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Pitahaya/Dragon fruit: Nutritional values and heath benefits

Pitahaya/Dragon fruit

The general view about pitahaya.

 

Widely known as dragon fruit, pitahaya is a fruit growing from a cactus. It is ovoid, rounded and elongated with the yellow and red outside, while its flesh can be red or white with small black seeds. Originally coming from Mexico, Central- and South America, this kind of fruit can be also grown in some countries in eastern Asia. 

“The word pitahaya is of Antillean origin and means “scaly fruit.”

The nutritional value of pitahaya

The product is composed of many nutrients that help users become more beautiful, cheerful and healthy. 

  • A 100-gram serving of pitahaya provides an estimated 21 milligrams of vitamin C, which corresponds to 34% of the daily value (more than 3 times the amount of vitamin C found in carrots). Vitamins C helps the skin smooth and glowing
  • A 100-gram portion of pitahaya delivers 3 grams of fiber, which is equivalent to 12% of the daily reference value for dietary fiber which is good for diabetics by stabilizing the blood sugar level.
    With a great deal of vitamin A in the form of carotene, dragon fruit is essential for eyesight.
  • In addition, if you are in trouble with acne, then consuming the dragon fruit is a useful and safe way for treatment because of its high level of vitamin C which cleans the skin and reduces the oil on the skin
  • With a rich source of antioxidants, pitahaya helps prevent the attack of harmful free radicals that are known to cause cancer and other health problems such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. 
  • This fruit is also a good source of B group vitamins, such as vitamin B1, B2, B3
  • Additionally, consuming dragon fruit helps you prevent anemia because this fruit is plenty of iron.

What makes the dragon fruits at Fresh Exotic different from others?

The most suitable climate and land for the growth and development of the dragon fruit is the tropical climate and sandy soils. Luckily, our farms are located in places that meet these factors. Consequently, our fruits are considered one of the best in Vietnam. 

Moreover, its sweet and delicate taste that could simply be qualified as “tropical” will definitely satisfy even the most demanding consumers.

How to consume it?

To preserve most of its flavor and nutrients, the dragon fruit is usually eaten raw as a healthy snack or it is pureed into smoothies.
In addition, you can use it in jams, ice cream, fruit juice, and wine.
So, what are you waiting for? Contact us via [email protected] for more information.

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Salmon with passion fruit sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (approximately 3/4 inches thick)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup frozen passion fruit pulp (or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup table cream or crème fraîche
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped