The Quarantine 15, as many are calling it, or the weight gain from overeating associated with COVID-19, is not the only problem we are seeing when it comes to weighty matters. Calorie restriction and with it, weight loss, is also becoming more of a problem. Both may be triggered by the Scarcity Mindset that has been surging in our country for the past 7 months.
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I’m learning a lot of good things about myself in this crisis, that I had either lost sight of, ignored or perhaps never even knew. OK I know I sound like the quintessential Pollyanna, always trying to come up with a positive spin for every situation… I know how irritating that can be, but I just can’t help it. There actually are some positive things coming out of this terrible catastrophic situation and right now, a little positive spin goes a long way, because this is depressing overall.
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So I made eggplant Parmesan last night. Best and Worst egg plant Parmesan I have ever tasted! Let me explain. I used some egg plant that I admit has been in the refrigerator for a while. When you see the pictures of it I think you’ll understand. Huge mistake! Huge.
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Lets talk about how COVID 19 actually gets into the human body, and what it does but before we do that lets take a minute to explain the difference between a virus and a bacterial infection. I think people are really confused about this, which makes it even harder to understand how this virus is spreading. I always say knowledge is power, so let’s power up!
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First we have to understand that the COVID 19 virus can live on surfaces for up to 5 days, which is why it is so important to spray everything down, to wash your hands frequently, and to avoid public places whenever possible. I use the hand wipes at the store to grab everything and then spray everything down when I get it home and before I put it away. For the fruits and vegetables, I use a lemon cut in half, which I squeeze onto them. This is a great way to disinfect them without using any chemicals.
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