NSMC Nutrition Counseling May 2020 We're all in this Together
Water is Essential to Life Hydration and nutrition play an important role in your body’s response and recovery from many illnesses including the Coronavirus. They are also an important part of your medical treatment. When your body loses fluids during an illness, you may experience unintentional weight loss as your body uses fat and muscle for energy, and protein to maintain normal bodily functions. This can negatively affect your ability to fight the illness and recover.
The North Shore Community Development Coalition (North Shore CDC), in partnership with The Salem Pantry will continue to provide bi-weekly mobile food markets on Saturdays in the alley next to the Espacio Community Center, in Salem. They're committed to ensuring that individuals and families have access to the necessary nutrition they need. North Shore CDC 96 Lafayette Street, Second Floor Salem, MA 01970
Water Loss and Fevers When you're ill with a fever, your body loses water at a higher rate than usual. For an adult with a fever of 102◦F(39◦ C), sweating results in the loss of about 30 ounces of fluid every 24 hours, with an additional 3 ounces lost during coughing and breathing. When you are dehydrated, your respiratory secretions thicken and are hard to clear from your lungs which may lead to pneumonia. Remember, thirst lags behind dehydration so when you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Fatigue is one of the first signs of low fluid status along with darkly colored
Telemedicine Nutrition Counseling Appointments To protect the health of our patients and staff, we are offering telemedicine appointments. Please call NSMC Central Scheduling at 978-354-4900, to schedule an appointment with us.
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Water Guidelines Drink water or clear liquid fluids every hour At a minimum, you should drink 2–4 ounces of fluid every 15 minutes. Take frequent small sips of liquids every few minutes if you are not able to drink large volumes of fluids at one time. Vary your liquids To Avoid Taste Burn Out Make staying hydrated easier by carrying a portable water bottle with you and keep water at your bedside so you can take take a sip during the night if needed. Important: Do not share your water bottle with others, and wash your portable water container daily. Include foods/liquids that are high in water This includes sparkling water, 100 percent fruit juice and fat-free milk; fruits, especially cantaloupe, strawberries and watermelon, and vegetables including lettuce have a 90-100 percent water content. Fruits, including bananas, grapes, oranges and pears; vegetables such as carrots, cooked broccoli and avocados, and dairy products including yogurt, cottage cheese and ricotta cheese, have 70-89 percent water content.
Tips for Staying on the Nutritional Track During COVID-19 - ZOOM Call Staying on track with good eating habits is challenging during quarantine. On Tuesday, May 5, North Shore Medical Center is offering the first of several free weekly online support seminars, entitled "Stay at Home" by Marianne Heffrin, RD. The half hour seminar is free and open to all. Topics will include: Self monitoring tools The best foods for keeping you and your family healthy during (and after) the pandemic
Maximizing your budget and pllaning trips to the grocery store. This virtual seminar takes place Tuesday, May 5 at noon. To register or for more information, please email nsmcweightloss@partners.org
Cucumber and Watermelon Salsa 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 c minced fresh parsley 2 medium, washed, unpeeled cucumbers sliced lengthwise then crosswise with the ends removed 3 c watermelon, cut in one-inch cubes (about one pound) Before you begin: Wash your hands. 1. Combine the lime juice, sugar and salt in a two-quart bowl; whisk ingredients together. Stir in parsley. 2. Add cucumbers; toss with a rubber spatula coating all pieces. 3. Add watermelon; fold in gently. 4. Cover, set aside and allow juice from the watermelon to mix with the other juices. 5. Stir gently and let stand at room temperature one hour before serving.
Yield: 1 1/2 cup serving Amount per serving: 90 calories; 0.5g fat; 20g carbohydrate, 300mg sodium; 0.5g fat, 2g protein, Adapted from: Eatright.org and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
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