VIVA NOLA SEPTEMBER 2020
Latina Actriz Karrie Martin from the Netflix original series "Gentefied" talks about her journey from Lousiana to Los Angeles and to leading on screen. Supporting community grassroots food equality nitiatives while getting a healthy boost for immunity. A children's book by local author for learning Spanish and about America's autochthonous species. The new Taco joint in town; Exercising with Latina Athletics; Learning about America's own País Grape; and the History of Spanish Broadcasts for American Football in New Orleans. Bilingual, multicultural magazine made in New Orleans.
Latina Actriz Karrie Martin from the Netflix original series "Gentefied" talks about her journey from Lousiana to Los Angeles and to leading on screen.
Supporting community grassroots food equality nitiatives while getting a healthy boost for immunity. A children's book by local author for learning Spanish and about America's autochthonous species. The new Taco joint in town; Exercising with Latina Athletics; Learning about America's own País Grape; and the History of Spanish Broadcasts for American Football in New Orleans. Bilingual, multicultural magazine made in New Orleans.
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wellness
Making Groceries:
Supporting Local
Community and Immunity
By Lia Threat
The seasons are changing
soon, and the coolness of fall
is approaching. Everything
looks different this year. Small
businesses that have become
cultural and iconic mainstays
throughout our communities are
slowly disappearing. How can we
contribute to keeping them open
while also supporting our bodies
and families during a pandemic?
How can we keep the momentum
going to help those in our society
that are struggling?
One way is to support our
local and minority farmers, small
food co-ops, and mom and pop
stores. It is through these grassroots
type organizations that
the community can take back
control of accessibility to real,
whole foods. The pandemic has
reminded us what an important
role our farmers play in food
production, the stability of our
economy, and the hospitality
industry in New Orleans. I have
seen countless farmers, bakers,
@wellnesswithlia
restaurant owners, and other
growers and makers supporting
their community through
donations of food, service, space,
and time. Therefore, I encourage
you to support your local farmers
and makers!
By eating locally and seasonally,
you will support your body’s
immunity by inoculating it with
local, beneficial bacteria from soil
nearby, nourish it with foods that
thrive in our climate, and that
have ripened naturally.
Buying local food increases
the nutrients available to the
consumer. Food is higher in
antioxidants, fresher, and cheaper.
Many of our farmers deliver
to homes or facilitate orders
through pick-up. Many of them
are donating to local families
and organizations. Food that
was previously only accessible
at a farmer’s market is now
available for ordering online. Take
advantage!
Lia Threat is certified wellness coach based in New
Orleans. She holds individual and group sessions and
works with schools in the
metropolitan area. You can contact her at
wellnesswithlia@gmail.com
Check out some of my favorite farmer
markets throughout pages 4-6
Grow Dat Youth Farm
Growdatyouthfarm.org
New Orleans Food Co-Op
www.nolafood.coop
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