Happy New Year everyone! Now that 2018 is over, we can start afresh—and what does that mean? Out with the old, in with the food. Here are some delicious events to get 2019 started off right. And, as a bonus, some nutrition tips regarding herbs and spices and the impacts they can have on your immune system!
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Sunday, January 6 at 9 AM – 10 AM, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2000 Stover St, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Sign up required—through Facebook or at the church office. Have some delicious breakfast and meet new friends!
Sunday, January 6 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 305 E Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Potluck lunch at the church—bring a dish and try some delicious food!
Monday, January 7 at 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Snack Attack Specialty Sandwiches & Brews, 120 W Stuart St., Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Kids will get a meal for $1 with the purchase of an adult’s sandwich, salad, or wrap. Sounds like a deal!
Saturday, January 12 at 9 AM – 1 PM, Opera Galleria, 123 N College Ave Fort Collins CO
Delicious local food, cool crafts and more! And it's all inside--what's better than that on a nice, frigid Saturday?
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Herbs and Spices to Help Your Immune System:
Anti-inflammatory: Garlic, onions, turmeric, ginger
Anti-nausea: ginger
Anti-viral: garlic, cinnamon (also anti-fungal)
Antioxidant: cinnamon, ginger
Credit:
Amy Winkelman, M.A., RDN, CED-RD
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As always, check our Pantries page for the food pantries' hours and eligibility requirements each week.
Visit www.ZESTNutritionService.com for nutrition counseling, kombucha making, and cooking classes!