In my case, I am always prepared to stand in line, because there is what there is, but it is not enough for everyone.
Something always appears, although you have to pay for it at exorbitant prices
Susana, 27 years old, female, contract worker (Self-Employed), Cienfuegos
Can you describe your state of health?
Right now I am in good health, I am 6 months pregnant; At first I had a bit of a bad stomach, but I'm better now. In the rest I have no problem except that I am epileptic, but I have been stable for a long time.
How long have you been presenting this status?
I have been epileptic since I was a child, I have had episodes of seizures in the past, but I have had nothing for years. With the bad belly I lasted a few weeks, right now I'm fine.
Has your condition been enhanced or aggravated by eating conditions?
Well, actually I receive some help, but even so I don't have everything I should eat at my disposal. I take vitamins orally to reinforce it because fruit and vegetables are scarce, meat has almost never been lacking because they leave it for me at home, but even so it is difficult to get it.Sometimes you want something fresh or different and that is a problem because it is not even in hard currency stores and what is there is expensive.
Do you need any specific food for your condition?
I need balanced and balanced nutrition, consume plenty of protein and vitamins, also folic acid.
What regulated foods (from the notebook) do you receive to cover the needs of your condition?
None. At home the notebook is not used because there is no time for queues. Maybe with some exception.
Do you consider that you have access to what is necessary to cover a balanced diet according to the needs of your condition? Failing that, what products do you consider essential for your diet and are difficult for you to acquire?
At home there is a good entrance through private family businesses, so the most important things are not missing, but sometimes things are lost and have to be replaced.Dairy products are very scarce, fruits, root vegetables, vegetables, red meat; those are the most scarce.
Do you have anxiety or concern about the food supply in your home?
Buying food at home is not up to me, I receive a lot of help from my husband who works hard so that nothing is missing.I don't feel worried because something always appears, although sometimes you have to pay for it at exorbitant prices.
Have you limited the quality or quantity of food for the benefit of another family member to your most vulnerable consideration?
My family has done it with me because I'm pregnant, especially my husband and my brothers.
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