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By: Leah Wolofsky

It seems hard to believe that just days ago, have time carved-out for you. If nothing else,
the corona virus was something we heard schedule 20 minutes each day to do something
about in the media but was otherwise foreign special for yourself. It will help you de-stress
to Americans and to most of the world. Since and focus on the person that deserves the
then, our lives have been severely impacted by break the most!
it—the kids are home, schools and public parks
are closed, and everyone’s becoming a little 4. Get outdoors. Just because most
more neurotic about germs. attractions are closed doesn’t mean you have
to be jailed in your house. Nothing stops you
In addition to the stress of everything up in from taking a nice walk outdoors.
the air, the stress of Pesach cleaning is still
impending. 5. Stock up on healthy foods and keep them
in your freezer and fridge. More time home
Though nutrition may seem on the back means more opportunities to eat the wrong
burner through all of this, it’s actually a crucial foods, so make it easy for yourself to pick the
component to help you get through this time right choices
and potentially ward off the corona virus.
6. Sleep well! It may be wise to schedule
Here are some tips: a household curfew (if there isn’t one already)
and have yourself stick to it. Sleeping will both
1. Eat well: taking care of your body is the help you cope and is another great way to help
build your immune system.
diseases. Having plenty of phytochemical-rich
fruits and vegetables, including foods that are 7. Limit takeout food: Takeout food has so
rich in vitamin C, is crucial to build a strong many added calories and fat than homemade
immune system. That means eating lots of food. If you must do takeout, choose healthier
citrus fruits such as grapefruits and oranges, options like grilled and steamed dishes instead
and green-leafy vegetables like spinach. Other of breaded and fried.
important nutritents include vitamin E and zinc
found in nuts and seeds and beta carotene 8. Keep hydrated, but stick to water. Drinking
found in sweet potatoes and carrots. is important, but limit sweetened beverages.

2. Schedule yourself: Even though your life
may be the furthest thing from “On schedule” is not only open during this time, but doing
right now, it’s important to make a structured remote sessions as well. We are here to help
meal plan. That means still having three meals you if you need guidance and support for your
a day instead of “grazing” and staying organized unique situation.
enough to map out your day. Keeping busy with
productive things will also prevent munching 10. Stay calm! Focus on the old adage: “this
mindlessly throughout the day. too shall pass.” Try to enjoy this time, and take
one day at a time.
3. Consider scheduling “Me time.” Even
Leah Wolofsky owns the dietitian group. A
you will likely be spending more time around nutrition practice with insurances accepted.
family than ever before. Still, it’s important to 347-746-0453. TheDietitianGroup.com