Prices for fruits across Uganda have gone up as more consumers stock them for use in boosting immunity against Covid-19. Prices for lemon, oranges, mangoes, tangerines, tarmarines, and other tubers such as ginger, onions and garlic have increased.
In Soroti Town, many families last week could be seen buying lemon, oranges, ginger, pineapple, beetroot, garlic and red pepper unlike before. In Mbarara City, the scarcity of fruits has seen traders increase their prices.
In Kabale, fruits prices have also doubled to the benefit of the traders. In Lira City, lemons are selling extremely well, as many households are now trying to introduce children to lemon tea, which is believed to boost immunity against Covid-19.
Nutritionist Mary Jackie Nanyonjo says there is no food that has been proven to cure the coronavirus, but consuming foods that boost your immunity could assist your body in fighting off the virus. Nutrients good at boosting immunity include vitamin B6 (found in bananas, chick peas and green leafy vegetables). They also include Vitamin C (oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, strawberries and apples. Food sources include; nuts, vegetable oils, spinach and broccoli among others.
Source: monitor.co.ug
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