What feeds the balance?

In 2019, Aventura de Construir, realized within a Financial Education project that it was important to link the topic on how we feed ourselves to the financial issue, also reflecting on our spending on this essential item. On the occasion, we did a training with Taynara Alves, founder of the startup InQuímica, which you can read more here. LINK BLOG Now we invite her again to expand and reflection and she wrote this very special article. Check it out!

Eating well has a lot to do with observing your own health, paying attention to the choices of foods and their origin, and very little with crazy diets followed without any accompaniment from a qualified professional.

There are two needs that are in evidence, especially in this period where health has become a central issue in the vast majority of discussions and decision- making, they are the immune system and mental health. After all, these are two very important pillars for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial, for example, to be able to stay ahead in their business by keeping them in the fight for survival and
financial health. And believe me healthy eating directly influences all the systems of our organism, and this influence can be positive or negative.

How will that influence your mental and financial health?

To observe one’s health to understand and respect the signals that the body gives when something is not quite right. This is because when you don’t eat properly for your body’s needs, the brain has difficulty producing substances that help with mental balance, and let’s face it, at the moment, what keeps each individual focused on their tasks is their mental health.

Foods rich in selenium, omega-3, calcium, vitamin B, and others, contribute very positively to brain work. The foods that contain these substances are: castanha do pará, eggs, fish, oats, broccoli, liver, avocado, cabbage and spinach, among others. yeah, the options are diverse and with some research around the neighborhood, they can fit into the budget, eating well does not necessarily mean spending a lot, and it can be the opposite of that. The immune system also needs to be in constant balance, because, even with all the care, we are constantly exposed to viruses and bacteria. To strengthen this system, responsible for the protection of the organism, it is necessary to stop consuming very sweet, processed and industrialized foods frequently, and give preference to fruits, vegetables, legumes and proteins.

When we talk about care beyond choice, but also with the origin of food, it means, whenever possible, original for food, because the agrochemicals present in fruits and vegetables also cause damage and harm to the body’s organs. There is the counterpoint of knowing that these foods have a much higher cost than the conventional foods, therefore, the importance of washing them and cleaning them with all possible care.

And for the removal of up to 80% of Heavy Metals and Agrochemicals from food, the Puro & Bom product, developed by InQuímica, is an economical and healthy alternative.

Getting healthy eating is beneficial for the body, mind and business, after all, the challenges to undertake are many, and dealing with them requires, in addition to technical skills, the competence to attend and understand that health is the main fuel to do your goals happen.

THE CHALLENGE … AND THE BEAUTY OF EDUCATING IN…

After the suspension of classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazil and the world began to experience a new experience school from early childhood education to higher education: classes online.

This whole process is not being easy, and it is a great challenge for parents, teachers, educational institutions and students. We need to understand that education, as it is historically and socially constructed, takes place mainly in the relationship established between peers and this aspect is what has been experienced differently, at a distance. Furthermore, no one was prepared for what happened.

When the child goes to school, he will not only learn didactic content, but he will develop other aspects of which he has been deprived, such as relating with colleagues and teachers, playing, learning social rules, among many others; and it is this hidden curriculum that she misses.

We can also point out that today’s children were not prepared to have autonomy, responsibility and to handle their tasks alone, requiring full-time support from parents while attending classes, which makes the daily routine and work of adults difficult.

As we have seen on social networks, teachers have become youtubers, parents have become teachers, and some schools are still thinking of just dealing with content that is often not focused on the reality of children and their families.

In addition to all this, we have children with learningdisabilities, sensory and physical disabilities, inattention and hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorder and other characteristics that demand individualized care, which, if at school, occurred online is very difficult to be attended to.

Putting even more difficulties in our current reality, we have students who do not have access to digital technology, do not have a computer or cell phone, do not have internet. Teachers also do not have this technology or have not been trained to use it.

So what to do in the face of all these difficulties?

First of all, parents and teachers, should focus only on school content, there are many things that the child can learn and that will take him / her throughout his life, besides, in the routine of the house there can also be Portuguese, mathematics, history, geography and science. And what about the entrance exam? Ah, this one has her whole life to learn.

Working on children’s autonomy, believing that they are capable, making them the authors of their learning, being close without doing for them, is the great challenge. If done this way, the online classes will be held in a light, even fun, as it is a time to meet with friends and teachers. Children’s tantrums occur when they fail to understand the importance and why of what they do, they get frustrated, not feeling supported.

Giving responsibilities within the child’s age permits, in school tasks and in the routine of the home. Understanding your limit and your child’s limit is essential. Choose the battles worth fighting for. Your main weapon should be dialogue, talking to children is important so that they understand what they are experiencing and feel safe.

Teachers must work in a playful way, without putting pressure on the child or family, presenting the content they deem necessary, but understanding that we live in a different moment, and that when everything passes, and will pass, contents can be resumed and learned. Understanding, empathy, listening to the child and family should be the watchwords.

Anyway, we can live online education in order to teach our children / students that life often changes our plans, that we need to be flexible and adapt, and that we can face the new reality with unity and dialogue. That must be the lesson to learn!

To reflect, I leave this beautiful speech Rubem Alves:

“If I wereteach a music beauty the child

does not start with scores, notes and agendasThen..

We would hear together the melodies hottest and tell you

about the instruments that make the music

enchanted by the beauty of music, she herself would ask me

to teach her the mystery of those black balls written on five lines,

because the black balls and the five lines are just tools

for the production of musical beauty. The experience of beauty must come before“. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________

GLEIDIS ROBERTA GUERRA

Speech therapist, Pedagogue and Neuropsychopedagogue

Specialist in Developmental Disorders

Specialist in Libras and special education

Specialist in Autism

Master in Human Communication Disorders

Contact – gleidisguerra@hotmail.com

                99977.7766

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR INCOME TAX!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR INCOME TAX!

We have already spoken here about income tax donation as a way of supporting the inclusive territorial development work carried out by Aventura de Construir (ADC).

Individuals who make the Complete Income Tax Declaration can allocate up to 6% of the amount due to our project approved by the Culture Incentive Law. The donation must be made in the project account, opened and controlled by the Special Secretariat of Culture, following the indications in this video or following this step by step:

1) Calculate up to 6% of your PIT due to guarantee a 100% deduction from the donated amount (the estimate must be based on the receipt of your last IR).

2) Make a deposit until 06/30/2020 in the bank account: 

Banco do Brasil

Ag. 6807-1 – c / c 43005-6 

Company name: ASSOCIACAO AVENTURA DE CONSTRUIR

CNPJ 23.417.416 / 0001-05

3) Send the receipt for contato@aventuradeconstruir.org.br; we will issue a Sponsorship Receipt that must be attached to your complete IR 2020 statement;

4) In order for the donated amount to be deducted from the tax amount to be paid or added to the refund amount, you must declare the amount by accessing its Complete Declaration Form> Declaration Sheets> Donations made> Select code 41 (Incentive to Culture )> Insert the donated amount and CNPJ of Aventura de Construir (CNPJ 23.417.416 / 0001-05).

Donating to those who transform realities is also a protagonist attitude that converges with the work that ADC does every day!

Click here if you want to understand more about the Culture Incentive Law! If you still have any questions, contact us and we will help you make a difference without spending anything for it!

IS THE TIME OF SOCIAL ISOLATION A PROPER TIME…

Aventura de Construir has always valued close and personalized contact with beneficiaries and, at that moment, it couldn’t be different. We continue to follow our protagonists closely, even if using other tools that allow us to meet at a distance. So at the beginning of this emergency, we created the hashtag # JUNTOSÀDISTANCE because we also want to respond to the demands of our followers through our blogs. That is how, through a thorough and detailed analysis of the data on our website, we perceive the interest of readers to talk about a crucial topic that is the education of children in times of pandemic.

Speech therapist, pedagogue and psychopedagogue Gleidis Roberta Guerra, details in the text below ways to create an orderly and healthy routine in this normal other.

In times of social isolation and closed schools, our children are at home, and parents often do not know what to do to entertain them.

We need to remember that the child is a developing being, and that his development is very fast at this stage. For her, everything is new, everything is experience. Participating in the daily activities of the house can already be a great joke. It needs movement, to be active, not passive in front of a screen.

Many schools are sending assignments to be developed at home and giving classes online, so it is important to establish a study routine and pay attention to the tips that follow:

Classroom

• Quiet, bright place;
• No noise interference;
• If possible, always use the same location.

Study time and routine

• Maintain a programmed routine for studies;
• Whenever necessary, give the child a break;
• Schedule the times when you will carry out the activities for home;
• Also have time for games;
• Let the child express himself in relation to the new routine, adapting as possible.

Maintaining attention

• If even with care, the child has difficulty maintaining attention and focus in class, observing the moments of greatest tiredness and letting them get up, go to the bathroom or drink some water, so that when they return their attention, they are back focused.

Time and routine of the house

• Maintain the feeding routine;
• The time to sleep and get up should be the same as before;
• Always take off your pajamas;
• Try to be as close as possible to what it was before the pandemic;
• Talk to the child about the parents’ routine in case of home office.

The child

• Do not demand from the child more than he can give at that moment;
• Trying to understand that changing her routine is also difficult;
• Strengthen interaction with colleagues, remotely, during class and at other times;
• Understand her feelings and difficulties, talk to her about it;
• Focus on the quality of what it does, not on productivity.

General tips

• Physical activities before moments that require attention help to increase focus;
• Daily household activities and small responsibilities can help you feel more secure and helpful;
• Control the time spent in electronic games, encourage other types of games;
• Keep the classroom and study environment organized;
• Don’t feel guilty for not doing everything. Do what is possible.

But in this routine, including play is essential.

I often say that playing is natural for the child, everything for him can become a game, and at the same time he learns by playing, he plays by learning. Thus, the more playful the activities are, the greater the fun and learning.

You have to have time for everything, but rescuing some childhood games from your parents, or even from your grandparents, can bring fun and joy to adults and children:

• Jump hopscotch,
• Make toys out of scrap metal,
• Spin top,
• Dance,
• Storytelling,
• Watch a movie together and talk about the movie,
• Board games that involve the family.

Anyway, carrying out everyday activities in the house, in a playful way, is a way for everyone to have fun.

When all this is over (and it will be over), we adults will remember a situation of complete chaos, in health and in the economy, but in the children’s memories will be family meals, stories heard, games and moments when everyone were together.

So, more than scheduled obligations and activities, be together, cultivate good memories in your child.

Creative Quarantine

To understand this new concept created at that moment, we need to start from the main point. What is creativity? How does creativity arise in a person and how can we exploit that quality in each one?

Rest assured, we’ll explain everything!

CREATIVITY

Defining creativity is a very difficult task. As difficult as counting how many stars there are in the sky. So let’s start from the origin of the word: following the Houaiss dictionary, creativity is “the quality or characteristic of someone […] who is creative; inventiveness; intelligence and talent, born or acquired, to create, invent, innovate ”.

With the origin of the word, creativity takes shape and, simplifying creativity is a person’s ability to create something. But we cannot sum it up to just that, as it would mean that to be creative it would be necessary for something new to be invented.

There is a concept very related to creativity, which is “think outside the box”, translating, “think outside the box” and it is also worth remembering that the OECD identified creativity among the 10 capabilities necessaryin a changing world. It is very important that we remember the characteristic of ingenuity that is imbued with creativity, that is, the ability of each one to “find a way” and adjust common things to our way. So this means that each person has a creative side!

THE CREATIVE LEISURE

To understand the new concept of the Creative Quarantine, we have one more idea to be understood, the creative leisure.

First of all, leisure is often related to someone’s laziness or lack of desire and, in fact, for the concept of creative leisure, we have to let go of that first meaning who comes to the head and relate leisure to moments of leisure or rest .

The theory of creative leisure was developed by a sociologist named Domenico De Masi who seeks to unify study and leisure, that is, learning while having fun.

For the sociologist, modern society always seeks to occupy our “free time” with films, series, soap operas, cell phones, applications, etc. and creative leisure brings with it the possibility of getting rid of these bonds and having time for ourselves and our brain to breathe.

CREATIVE QUARANTINE

Now that we understand the two concepts that make up the creative quarantine, we can get to the main point of this text.

This new definition of quarantine intends us to use our free time, but really free, to learn in our leisure time. We detach ourselves from television and smartphones so that our heads can work more freely, without so many distractions (mainly technological).

It is clear that in times of social isolation, unexpected changes happen in our routine and for that we have to reinvent ourselves and adapt to the realities that are “imposed” on us and work with them.

Let us be creative to learn, work and also have leisure and have time for leisure !!!

We will adapt, but above all reinvent ourselves, let us be realistic and creative, at the same time, to learn as much as possible with this new moment!

SDGs on the Agenda: Building Adventure and SDG8 Decent…

“Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”. This is the eighth objective outlined by the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2030. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) do not have an order of priority, on the contrary, they are articulated with each other in order to promote sustainable development for all communities on the planet. 

But if you are now asking yourself: why is the Building Adventure (ADC) talking about it? Well, let’s go over some important points. Since 2018, ADC has been a signatory to the Global Compact, an initiative proposed by the UN to encourage companies and organizations to adopt actions that respond to the SDGs. Because of this, we identified that the more we share experiences and learnings, the more goals we can achieve, that’s why we created theseries ODS em Pauta. 

See what has already been the subject here on the Blog:

SDG1 Eradication of Poverty

SDG4 Quality Education

SDG5 Gender Equality

Now let’s do what matters most! To understand a little about how our mission of inclusive territorial development strengthens aspects of the SDG8, just look at the support for low-income microentrepreneurship, a structural activity of ADC. But, let’s go a little deeper into this reflection!

At ADC we wonder why the Global Compact saw that the two themes of the SDG8 itself, decent work and economic growth, are intertwined. We see in everyday experience that every human being expresses himself through work, in giving shape to what he has in his own hands. This means that our activities and initiatives are always centered around a construction that involves our whole person. And what ADC does is to encourage and stimulate aspects that strengthen this connection, so that the meeting worthy of a job, job or informal occupation can result in local, regional and global economic growth, betting on the role of each human being. This link, between decent work and economic growth, is the heart of the ADC! That is why the curiosity to discover how this connection is born and develops and the interest to deepen it through our institutional action are very great!

Seeking to monitor how decent work has a qualitative impact on people’s lives and, in some cases, is economically measurable, ADC publishes monthly Sustainability Cases here on the Blog that provide evidence of how changes are made in concrete ways through work. Therefore, we share with you some of these stories, full of protagonism, humanity and growth: 

• Janaina
• Jessica Marinho 
• Maria Alcione  
• Wagner – Oseni
• Cris and Aline

These cases are specific experiences, specific to ADC, but there are many ways to respond to the goals of ODS8, which you can know in full here and learn about which indicators organizations can use to measure the impacts of their respective activities that connect to SDG8, by consulting the Research and Applied Economics Institute (IPEA).

For us, introducing people to decent work is like continuous eating that gives energy so that the centrality of the human being becomes powerful! And this has everything to do with the our work method, from which we start from reality to learn, create and innovate, in addition to being a response directly connected to the specific goal of SDG8: “Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job generation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro, small and medium-sized companies, including through access to financial services”.

In a pandemic moment, it is impressive to see how all our activities are born from this perspective of work. ADC’s mission never seemed to make as much sense as it does now and it is a joy to see how people, even the most vulnerable, can become protagonists in the processes of change within a horizon of local and inclusive development. 

How is my company’s communication going in the middle…

We live in a time of social isolation and, therefore, the need for communication from companies and associations has grown and has changed over the minutes. We noticed a huge change in the form of institutional communication at that time. Digital communication happens at the same speed as events because it is a very accessible medium for a large portion of the population. However, not everyone is able to achieve this and those who suffer the most are low-income microentrepreneurs, such as those we work with in the Adventure of Building. That is why we support the initiative described in the AUPA article and which we are sharing. Each one needs to ask himself two questions: how is my company’s communication facing this pandemic? And could I also help someone else to improve my own?

A brief exercise: can you remember how the companies you use products and services with have communicated? Has the strategy changed during this time of social isolation? Now do this same exercise thinking about micro and small businesses around you, which do not always have well-defined communication andstrategies in their budget marketing.

With social isolation, as a protection measure, entrepreneurs have turned to continue offering their products and services. And much of that strength comes from strategies that align creativity, social networks and internet access – the latter being a not-so-accessible resource. Without forgetting, of course, the impulse of partnerships.

The Social Impact Committee, for example, is one of these collectives that seek to dialogue with small entrepreneurs in different ways so that they can sell their products and services in times of crisis. Headed by Emperifa, Aupa, Meninas Mahin and Back to Basics, the committee serves mainly small businesses in peripheral regions  with sales techniques, communication, tips for using social networks and product delivery processes. To receive the contents and alerts for lives, you can register at this link.

Online meeting of the Social Impact Committee. In the image, Marcelo Machado, from the cause, dialogues with Ednusa Ribeiro, from the collective Girls Mahin. Credits: Disclosure.

Marcelo Machado, founder of causa, a content platform focused on purpose, was one of the guests invited by the committee to dialogue with entrepreneurs, via webinar. On the occasion, he shared his experience in the audiovisual market and gave tips to make the phone and camera allies when it comes to exhibiting and selling a product. for example. “We are living in an unusual moment and living with something for which we were not in the least prepared. We were invited, albeit on a compulsory basis, to stay at home and rethink about who we are and what our relationships are with ourselves, with each other and with the world ”, he ponders.

The relevance of partnerships is also a way to tackle old structural problems and their consequences – as a kind of union between small businesses. “We live in a country pressured by three simultaneous crises: health, economic and political. All of this in a Brazil with extreme social inequality (race, gender, income) and very low social mobility, which further aggravates our problems, especially in the peripheral territories where vulnerable people live, ”says Machado. 

Designers in action!

“What if each of the design, marketing and technology professionals helps a local micro-business during the crisis and adapts to a completely digital world?” It is with this provocation that theinitiative Designers of the People presents itself. It is a meeting of digital professionals withowners small business, in a collaborative way and free of charge. A way to establish partnerships and support the local economy and small businesses that are not included in the classification of essential businesses – and that feel more strongly the consequences of the economic impact, mainly due to the pandemic.

The initiative intends to act on a global scale (it already has the support of designers from countries such as Italy, Canada and Mexico) and explores the potential of the Creative Economy and digital communication. The designers are volunteers and register through the app, where it is possible to look for a small business to help. If you are a nano or microentrepreneur and need help, just access thisfree form for. The idea is to bridge the gap between those who need and those who are willing to help these brands.

Rui Lira is the creator of the initiative and stresses the importance of combining knowledge and technology in times of crisis such as the one we are experiencing. “It is where our work becomes more relevant, as the potential for social transformation is latent”, he explains. He also talks about the urgency to globalize the idea. “To create awareness about the relevance of local commerce and microentrepreneurs for the prosperity of local economies and the vitality of cities”, he adds. In a short time of challenge, the initiative already fulfills its purpose: in the first week, more than 100 designers and 30 owners were involved.

Rui Lira, creator of the People Designers initiative. Source: Rui Lira’s website / ruilira.com.

For other information, you can contact the initiative by email or by the social networks Facebook and Instagram

BOX: Articulation, partnership and mobilization

One of the businesses that received assistance was the mobilization led by Alex Fisberg and Vitor Motomura, alongside the Pivoart and Made in Laser, for the manufacture ofmasks face shield for Health institutions, especially those that meet the SUS. They had the support of designer Paula Ynemine in creating posts for the fundraising campaign. “This was a very emergency campaign, out of necessity. There is a small enterprise behind the initiative ”, comments Paula. An example of digital communication and design combined with positive – and urgent social impact. The donation campaign, carried out on the Benfeitoria website, was concluded and reached the following marks:

Data from the face shield mask donation campaign made by Pivoart and by the Made in Laser studio. Credits: Aupa Art Team – Impact Journalism. 

Banco de Alimentos and AdC

June 2020: The most varied news flood our screens, glances and cross our lives daily. We know that life is not easy.

Aventura de Construir has always carried out continuous monitoring work with microentrepreneurs, and during this pandemic, although it is not obvious, the bond has become even closer.

The creativity and responsibility of the AdC team, coupled with the commitment of the entrepreneurs, has shown that despite so much sadness, there are loopholes that guarantee the breath to follow the path of attentive eyes.

And what are these loopholes, anyway?

In February 2020, the satisfaction of completing another training cycle was even stronger, as in addition to the active participation of all those involved, four female entrepreneurs also became performers during classes. With dedication and technique, their knowledge was shared and inspired everyone present, showing that the formation of multipliers is, besides being welcome, successful here!

Second half of May 2020: after more than two intense months of individual calls seeking to understand the situation of vulnerability of each of the entrepreneurs so as to guide them in the best possible way on how to continue working in this scenario, we identified, in addition to numerous needs occasional, an intense desire on the part of some to help.

Restless beings are always attentive to changes in realities and often know how to see the possibilities that appear even during storms. 

Despite not being the AdC’s area of ​​activity, the current scenario requires new movements, and the team contacted Banco de Alimentos [1], and was awarded with the donation of 200 purchases vouchers worth R $ 120.00 to be distributed among the beneficiary network and their indications.

Fostering the logic of increasingly enhancing the role of beneficiaries and making them multipliers as well, five entrepreneurial leaders of the AdC, four from different locations (Pirituba, Vila Aurora, Jardim Canaã and Cidade São Pedro) were responsible for the distribution of the cards in their neighborhoods in an effort to reduce the impacts of the pandemic, strengthening the territory where they work and live.

Carla Caputo (daughter of the entrepreneur Maria Eliane Caputo), Cristiane Moura, Maria Alcione, Rodrigo Pedroso and Sabrina Maciel are entrepreneurs from different branches of activity (hairdressing salon, pharmaceutical products, electronic technical assistance, clothing trade and market) and have in common, in addition to the daily strength to overcome challenges, an enormous desire to help.

In addition to the recommendations of the AdC team itself, the multipliers delivered the cards to people they identified from the living experience of living and working in the neighborhoods mentioned above.

They make their work something that overflows with routine: they create bonds, they know how to welcome people, they know their names, their tastes and also their pains. For these reasons, these entrepreneurs were instrumental in the distribution of these cards.

Now, is it so difficult to distribute some cards? It is laborious, requires organization. They filled out spreadsheets, tables, took pictures and above all, respected all safety rules.

In addition to doing what was asked, they did more: some after the end of their work, they took the cards to people unable to receive them in the agreed establishments, such as bedridden elderly or those who had no money even for driving.

The experience of actively participating in a solidarity network like this transformed each of them, as reported by Cristiane and Carla, respectively:

“What we learned is that we complain a lot, we claima ticket that you were unable to pay, we complains about a car that broke down, we complain about a house that is not big enough, but we learned that there are a lot of people with such greater needs … ”

“Even with difficulties with my family in this very delicate moment, I was feeling the need to help people in some way, when the Building Adventure came in contact, talking about the action, I thought it was fantastic! ”

And the question at the beginning of the text returns: What are these gaps, anyway?

In addition to identifying opportunities in the middle of the storm, the gaps increase with actions. These entrepreneurs found in their daily difficulties strength to help and strengthen others. They reflected on their own lives and gained breath to follow the journey. Cristiane concludes:

“(…) good is everywhere and Aventura de Construir and Banco de Alimentos enabled me to see this, to understand more the reality of people who are often close to me. This opportunity taught me to be more grateful for what little I have! ”

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[1] “NGO founded in 1998. It is a civil association that collects food that has already lost its shelf value in commerce and industry, but is still perfect for consumption, and distributes it where it is most needed.”

HOW MUCH ATTENTION EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE ASKS THIS…

We continue with a new theme proposed today by Monica Minelli

I would like to talk about Immunity, in this moment of COVID -19 that we are experiencing. We are going to propose here a list of the main foods indicated to increase the immunity of our body. Check out the best foods and be sure to include them on your plate.

IMMUNITY is the name we give to the body’s ability to defend itself against invaders, in the case of viruses, bacteria or fungi that can cause disease. When it is low, we are much more likely to have small and large infections and conditions like flu.

If you notice that your immunity is low, a great option is to bet on adjustments in meals. This is because foods are rich in vitamins, minerals and other substances that help maintain the immune system.

We suggest daily consumption of fruits and vegetables, so you already guarantee a better defense for your body:

1. Citrus

fruits Citrus fruits, such as orange, acerola, kiwi, tomato, in addition to broccoli, cabbage and green and red peppers are rich in vitamin C, antioxidant that increases the body’s resistance.

2. Dark green vegetables

Foods like broccoli, kale, spinach are rich in folic acid. The nutrient helps in the formation of white blood cells, responsible for the defense of the organism, and can also be found in beans, mushrooms (such as shimeji and shiitake) and liver meat.

3. Foods rich in zinc

Meat, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes (beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas) are rich in zinc, a nutrient that fights colds, flu and other diseases of the immune system.

4. Oilseeds

In addition to zinc, nuts, chestnuts, almonds and vegetable oils (from sunflower, wheat germ, corn and canola) are rich in vitamin E. It is beneficial, especially for the elderly, acting to combat the decrease in immune activity by account of age.

5. Tomato

Rich in lycopene, tomatoes are a strong ally to fight cardiovascular diseases, removing free radicals from the body. These compounds accelerate cell aging and make the body more likely to develop disease.

6. Foods source of omega-3

The omega 3 present, for example, in olive oil and salmon, helps the arteries to stay away from inflammation, helping the body’s immunity.

7. Sources of antioxidants Brazil

nuts and mushrooms (such as champignons) contain selenium, a strong antioxidant that fights free radicals, improving the body’s immunity and accelerating the body’s healing.

8. Ginger

Rich in vitamins C, B6 and with bactericidal action, ginger goes beyond helping to treat inflammation of the throat and helps in the body’s defenses.

9. Pepper

Pepper is a source of beta-carotene, a substance that is transformed into vitamin A, a nutrient that protects the body from infections.

10. Yogurt

 Regular consumption of yogurt helps restore the beneficial bacteria of the intestinal flora – called pro biotic. They are true soldiers struggling to expel “bad” bacteria from the body. These microorganisms contribute to increase immunity. The healthy intestine is able to separate what does not do us good and absorb the main micronutrients, such as vitamins.

11. Garlic

Garlic, besides bringing a delicious flavor to the most diverse dishes, reduces and helps to dilute the mucus in the lungs, being effective against persistent cough and bronchitis. Even garlic can be consumed with antibiotics. Because it is rich in vitamin A, C and E, garlic is a strong ally to strengthen the immune system.

12. Onion

Onions are rich in anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiparasitic, antibacterial and antifungal substances, such as allicin, which also reduces the risk of some types of cancer, such as that of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, colon, breasts, ovary and kidneys. So it is a great remedy to ward off colds, flu and infections in general.

13. Propolis        

Propolis contains proteins and compounds capable of altering and regulating the immune system, in addition to the benefits of being antibacterial and antiviral. The active propolis the initial steps of the immune responseby stimulating specific receptors and the production of cytokines, which modulate the mechanisms of immunity.

14. Coconut oil

Lauric acid and capric acid, present in coconut oil, have the property of modulating the immune system, acting against fungi, viruses and bacteria. In addition, an indirect way of contributing to immunity is to improve the work of the intestine by eliminating bad bacteria.

15. Yacon potato

Because it acts by stimulating the growth of beneficial intestinal flora, yacon potatoes are effective in exterminating bacteria that enter our bodies through food. Thus, the development of the intestinal flora provided by the yacon potato directly helps in preventing diseases and strengthening immunity.

16. Wheat Germ

Wheat germ accumulates vitamins A, E and K in large quantities, which have excellent antioxidant power, prevent cell aging and contribute to increased immunity, in addition to helping to regulate the digestive system, stimulate the appetite and tone the skin, keeping it healthy. It is also responsible for good blood clotting and contributes to the strengthening of bones. Wheat germ can be consumed in sauces, yoghurts, fruits and other foods as a food supplement.

Consumption should be five servings per day, three of fruits and two of vegetables. You will see the benefits of a balanced diet PROTECTING YOUR ORGANISM. What are you waiting for !!! !!!

Approaching in times of crisis

In times of social isolation Aventura de Construir perceived the approach of entrepreneurs through different communication channels. The reasons that led these people to seek advice were mainly the management of the business, with a focus on the financial part, as will be seen in the cases of Stella with Açaí da Iaiá, Marcela with Salão Rara Beleza and Suiane with the Sorveteria by Suzi. A particularity of the assistance is the use of applications for video conference conversations in the three cases.

“Watch out for small expenses. A small leak will sink a large ship ”

Benjamin Franklin

Salão Rara Beleza

In March 2020, Marcela de Oliveira began to be advised by the consultants of Aventura de Construir and has already gone against many entrepreneurs, using the isolation period to learn about financial management and with knowledge improve the financial health of your beauty salon.

Advisory services were initially carried out by telephone, and later by video conference, using thetool Zoom. Including this tool in the advisory process expanded Marcela’s web of knowledge and streamlined the work, allowing a more effective monitoring of the entrepreneur’s trajectory.

During the consultancies, the first step was to understand Marcela’s situation and guide her. Then, with the general picture well defined and knowing more about the entrepreneur’s way of thinking and acting, the focus of the consultancies was on solving the problems of financial launching.

Marcela managed to separate home and personalaccounts, businessaccounts,today’s enterprising can make a cashflow,both daily, as monthly, with releases of inputs, outputs and debit and credit cards (this difficulty many businesses).

The entrepreneur still makes her spreadsheets in a specific notebook, but is already familiarizing herself with the Pagbank application (created by pagseguro) to make the salon’s financial processes more automatic and will have the full support of Aventura de Construir’s team of advisors.

Açaí da Iaiá

Entrepreneur Stella dos Santos, had the first consultancy carried out by Aventura de Construir, in March 2020. The greatest difficulty encountered by the entrepreneur, was to separate the personal budget from the business budget. Stella runs two businesses, Açaí da iaiá and the locksmith services store that her husband (Marcelo) takes care of.

Currently, the focus of advisors is on the separation of accounts with suggestion of pro-labore for those involved and has already guided the entrepreneur, through the tool google meet (video conference and screen sharing, to systematically record the entries and exits of the enterprise and make a cash flow. 

Excel was the tool chosen by Stella and her spreadsheet has four tabs: Diary, Month, Personnel and Credit Cards

Suzi’s Ice Cream

Shop Entrepreneur Suiane Vieira arrived at Aventura de Construir through the networks in March 2020. Unlike the other entrepreneurs in this case, she did not participate in any face-to-face activities carried out by Aventura de Construir.The

first face-to-face consultations with entrepreneurs always present challenges and whencarrying them out in a totally virtual way, the challenges are even bigger.

 Starting from reality is one of the methodological pillars of Aventura de Construir and this value plus the work done. The eyes and ears are always attentive to tools that contributed to the work being carried out with complete impetus and organization.

It was no different with Suiane, the consultancies were carried out successfully. Through honest dialogue and seriousness, the entrepreneur felt totally comfortable to communicate her reality and her issues. She is responsible for the Ice Cream Shop Suzi, which suffered the impacts of the crisis in a devastating way, but the entrepreneurial spirit did not let the business close its doors once and for all, since the entrepreneur came with controlled debts, but with high values, with no room for error. .

The solution was to put the machines and equipment in the ice cream shop to work, anticipating the production of hamburgers, which was planned for the future and was put into practice during this period. Suiane registered at Ifood and was able to sell through delivery, thus bypassing and softening the impacts of the crisis.

The entrepreneur has good financial control, using Excel spreadsheets for monthly launches and daily flow through cell phone application. Even with the control performed, the table needed adjustment in the launch of cards to avoid problems in the general launch.

In these three cases, we note the importance of digital tools to act in this period of social isolation. Another point verified is that even with the financial control aligned, you run risks, but manage to have a more coordinated and assertive action to face the problems. 

These entrepreneurs actively participate in Aventura de Construir actions, such as, for example, the orientation to collect financial aid (Fund for Assistance to Entrepreneurial Women and the Federal Government), in addition to collective donation (Matchfunding) in partnership with the Tide Setúbal Foundation. 

The funds raised for the period of social isolation will be well managed, if it depends on the knowledge built in the consultancies carried out by Aventura de Construir and by the willpower of the entrepreneurs.

If I had been asked if I would bet on what I am seeing continuously happening in these weeks I would not have done … the reality is always greater than our thoughts !!!!