CoVID Support

A Message from the Dietitians of LKD Nutrition & Health Support Services:

Now, more than ever, it is vital that we consider the physical and emotional health of our communities most at risk. With the closing of schools and childcare centers throughout NYC, we have an opportunity to reach these populations in an unprecedented way. Families have come to rely on childcare centers to provide daily, balanced nutrition to their children throughout the work week. In the coming weeks these families will suffer increased stress related to potential contraction of COVID-19, healthcare costs, lost wages, and decreased food availability while caring for their children full time.

Following the guidelines of the trademarked Five to Flourish, we will focus on the five components that we know are essential for overall health and wellness, including stress management, sleep quality, hydration, nutrition, and physical activity. Luckily, we can utilize telehealth. Through the use of phone calls, FaceTime, or Skype platforms, we can provide much needed counseling, while encouraging social distancing during the unique circumstances surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19. Social distancing is the most important practice in halting this pandemic but we cannot allow it to isolate us from the communities that need the most assistance.

All of us here at LKD are passionate about the health and nutrition of all of the diverse community members that we serve. Should anyone be interested in utilizing our resources to aid in immune-building techniques and practices, please reach out via email so that we may assist however we are able at this time.

MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS

Boosting Your Immune System During COVID-19 Pandemic

A QUICK GUIDE TO ELEVATE IMMUNITY IN A NATURAL WAY

TlPS:

-Don't worry about what you can't control. Daily de-stressing practices will help your body function at its best

-Get physical activity and sunshine when possible

-Restful sleep

-Wash your hands

-Choose foods with nutrients that support immune function like the vitamins and minerals, below:

Vitamin E:

Wheat germ, liver, eggs, nuts, seeds, cold-pressed vegetable oils, dark leafy greens, sweet potatoes, avocados, asparagus

Magnesium:

Green vegetables, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, whole unprocessed grains

Selenium:

Wheat germ, liver, butter, cold water fish, shellfish, garlic, whole grains, sunflower seeds, brazil nuts

Zinc:

Oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, seafood, whole grains, dairy

Vitamin 86:

Poultry, tuna, salmon, shrimp, beef, liver, lentils, soybeans, seeds, nuts, avocados, bananas, carrots, brown rice, bran, wheat germ whole grain flour

Pantothenic Acid:

Meat, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, lentils, egg yolks, milk, sweet potatoes, seeds, nuts, wheat germ, salmon

Vitamin A:

Milk, eggs, liver, orange or green vegetables, fruits

Vitamin C:

Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cantaloupe, cauliflower, citrus, guava, kiwi, papaya, parsley, peas, potatoes, peppers, parsley, rose hips, strawberries, tomatoes