Today’s guest post comes at the perfect time. Aisha Alayande, herbalist and owner of TheHealingPot.com, shares some tips on teas that will warm the body, boost are immune system, and fight off an annoying cold/flu. Use these tips along “Top 5 Natural Ways to Prevent and Fight a Cold or Flu” to support you this winter season. Read more…
This event is taking place this Saturday, November 20th, at various locations in Harlem.
Thanksgiving Produce Bags, filled with 5 pounds of fresh, local produce, including potatoes, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, and collard greens, will be available for $4 at three main distribution sites in Harlem. EBT will be accepted. A downloadable flier for the event is available here.
Distribution sites:
Harlem 4 Center for Change 2479 Frederick Douglas Blvd
P.S. 76 Community Garden W 120th Street near 7th Ave/Adam Clayton Blvd
Harlem Day Charter 240 East 123rd Street
1. Garlic It may smell a bit stinky but these little miracle cloves do a lot more than deter vampires. Garlic is antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties as well as antioxidants. It is most effective taken in its raw form as its active ingredient, Allicin, has a short active span once garlic is cut. Cooking garlic also kills off its beneficial properties. Taking it with thiamine (vitamin b1) increases the garlic’s power to combat a cold/flu. Some foods that contain good sources of Vitamin B1 include romaine lettuce, mushrooms, green peas, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, asparagus, spinach and sunflower seeds.
Green Idea:
Make a nice salad with lettuce/spinach and tomatoes and right before eating, chop some fresh garlic on top.
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