“Whether you have morning sickness, motion sickness, or nausea from chemotherapy or radiation therapy, help may be no farther th
an your refrigerator or kitchen pantry. There are several foods that can help the body mitigate mild to moderate nausea. Pectin is a dietary fiber that occurs naturally in plant cell walls. Fruits such as apples, peaches, plums, and currants (small berries similar to a grape) are good sources of pectin, as are carrots and potatoes. Ginger, also known as ginger root, is another very powerful plant that works on the digestive tract. Ginger is found in ginger ale, gingersnaps, gingerbread, and certain Chinese dishes. So the next time your stomach is feeling queasy, try reaching for a can of ginger ale, or nibbling a gingersnap cookie, an apple, or a carrot.”
The main idea of this passage is foods that can help with different types of sicknesses whether it be morning sickness, motion sickness or nausea. It also shows you that these foods could already be in your home. This passage is informative. That means it provides information to the reader.
D. The social context of the 1960's discouraged innovation and exploration because people were afraid of new technologies and feared being overrun by space aliens.
