Give thanks this week by giving back

 

Healthy living tips from your friends at Ochsner MUST-READS EDITION

Give thanks this week by giving back In the midst of a stressful year, we all can think of something -- or someone -- we are grateful for. You can give thanks by giving back to your community. And yes, this is possible even during the midst of a pandemic. We've got a great list of safe ideas to help your community right now. Some are quite simple to do but still have a big impact. You can help, even during a pandemic Shopping via Amazon for holiday gifts this year? It's so simple to help your favorite nonprofit as you shop through AmazonSmile! Learn more easy tips on how to help others this holiday season. 10 reasons to volunteer at an animal shelter Even during the pandemic, animal shelters need volunteers, although right now, most shelters prefer individual volunteers to large groups. Learn how you'll be helping yourself as well as our furry friends when you perform this act of service. FEATURED VIDEO From the mouths of babes These kiddos know the score. Wear a mask! With Thanksgiving in just a couple of days, protect your loved ones with this simple act of love. Is it the common cold? Or is it COVID-19? We are in cold and flu season now. Infectious disease expert Katherine Baumgarten, MD, explains the classic symptoms of both COVID-19 and the common cold. November is National Family Caregivers Month Caregivers do so much for other people. Neuropsychologist Robert John Sawyer, PhD, encourages caregivers to take care of themselves, too, by following some simple tips. Does turkey make you sleepy? On Thanksgiving Day, chances are, you're going to dig into a plate of turkey and dressing. You might have heard that turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan, which can make you sleepy. Is that true? Sarah Bardin, NP, weighs in. Looking for ways to do good? We have great ways to donate and volunteer LEARN MORE About this email: This email is provided as a service by Ochsner Health. To remove yourself from future mailings, please click here to Unsubscribe. Ochsner Health  |  1514 Jefferson Highway  |  New Orleans, LA 70121 ©2020 Ochsner Health  |  Privacy Policy All rights reserved.

MHFA Monthly: Practice Gratitude with MHFA

 

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!   Traditionally, tomorrow is for expressing gratitude for what we have, how we’ve grown and the relationships we cherish. But this year hasn’t been easy for many, and you may be celebrating Thanksgiving virtually. However, you can still express gratitude for the good in your life. Practicing gratitude — even something as simple as saying “thank you” to a stranger —has been proven to benefit your mental health. One study reported that keeping a consistent gratitude journal can increase your long-term well-being by more than 10%! It can put things in perspective and help you stay positive and hopeful. That’s why we’re sharing how Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) can help you stay grateful and optimistic as we navigate a year of stressors —  COVID-19, the presidential election, social inequities and more. These tips and resources can help you keep your mental health a priority with ways to implement self-care, practice gratitude year-round and find a healthy balance between your mental well-being and staying informed. With physical distancing guidelines in place for many of us, the upcoming holiday season will certainly look and feel different than what we’re used to. We’ll help you navigate the winter months and New Year with information from MHFA – keep an eye on our blog and social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! And speaking of gratitude, we at Mental Health First Aid thank you for all that you do to #BeTheDifference for those around you. We hope you have a safe, healthy and joyful Thanksgiving!

This Week at the Crescent City Farmers Market

 

Happy Thanksgiving! | November 23, 2020

FRESH & LOCAL: Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is the time of year when we gather with family and loved ones and reflect on what we’re thankful for. This year will be a little different (check out NOLAReady and Reopening JP in Jefferson Parish for the latest guidance on safe gathering), but you bet your sweet potatoes we’ll still be eating well! You can find everything you need for your virtual feast or socially distanced outdoor gatherings at the market: sweet potatoes for mashing, greens for sautéing, turnips for roasting, carrots for souffle-ing, citrus for cranberry sauce zesting, and pecans for pie-ing. Come by the Uptown Market on Tuesday to get all you need and more for Thanksgiving. P.S. We expect to be busy and thank you in advance for your patience and flexibility. While you may be missing Aunt Winnie’s famous green bean casserole, your friends at Market Umbrella are here to share our holiday favorites - see the recipe section below! Just a heads up - Our Friday Bucktown Harbor market will be closed this week so that our staff and vendors can enjoy time with their families and a break from the field and give everyone a chance to make some headway on those leftovers! The Market Umbrella staff wishes you and your families a peaceful and safe Thanksgiving!

GOOD FOOD CONCEPT OF THE WEEK: In addition to running farmers markets, a critical component of Market Umbrella’s work is to enhance food and nutrition access and awareness in our community. The Good Food Concept of the Week seeks to shed some light on this part of our work and also to demystify the jargon.

Sometimes Food This week’s Good Food Concept is Sometimes Food – We use this concept in our Meet Me at the Market programming to help young eaters differentiate between foods that are nutritious and meant to be enjoyed often and foods that should be enjoyed in limited quantities or maybe not at all. The American Heart Association calls pizza, burgers and ice cream “sometimes foods,” They do not offer much in nutritional value and potentially have large amounts of calories, sugar or unhealthy fats. Thanksgiving tends to be one of those times where we enjoy all of our favorite sometimes foods all at once and at high volume. But Thanksgiving also can be a veggie-rich day with plenty of delicious opportunities for healthful eating. Consider replacing marshmallow-topped and butter-laden dishes, with a crudite of cosmic purple carrots, watermelon radish and early broccoli. Or take a break from gravy and pies and peel a sweet and juicy satsuma.

PICKS OF THE WEEK: Save the Date: Giving Tuesday is December 1! For over 25 years, the Crescent City Farmers Market has connected shoppers with the crispest greens, the sweetest strawberries, the juiciest peaches, the freshest eggs, and so much more. We are more than just a market, though! Market Umbrella is a non-profit organization and relies upon support from our community and donors like you in order to operate the Crescent City Farmers Markets as well as the educational and assistance programs we implement to ensure access to healthy, local food for our most vulnerable community members! On December 1, people around the world will switch gears from shopping-focused days like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday towards the global generosity movement - Giving Tuesday - to harness the power of individuals and organizations to transform their communities. Please, mark your calendar and join us in celebrating Giving Tuesday - or donate now! Visit our website or text CCFM to 44-321 to make a gift to the market you love!

Thursday Mid-City Market The Mid-City market on Thursday evenings will be returning in early December, but in a new location! You may have seen the construction at the Plaza on the Lafitte Greenway at the corner of Norman C. Francis Pkwy. and Lafitte Street - the Iris of Memory, an illuminated sculpture that also provides seating just went up last week. Well, that lovely new space is the Thursday Market’s future home! In partnership with NORD, we’ll be moving to the Plaza, the area in front of what used to be the brake tag station and is now the Lafitte Greenway Shelter. We are excited for the move, and will share details on the launch as construction progresses.

Unlimited Market Match! Through the end of 2020, Market Umbrella will be offering unlimited dollar-for-dollar Market Match for SNAP shoppers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, thereby removing the signature program’s normal $20 daily limit. Additionally, thanks to a $500,000 USDA Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) award, Market Umbrella will expand Market Match beyond all CCFM market locations to also be available at: Top Box Foods - on ALL SNAP eligible purchases, plus free home delivery ReFresh Farmers Market on Monday evenings on the Lafitte Greenway Stay tuned for new nutrition classes and programs supporting Market Match at Tulane’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine There are now so many ways to Market Match!

Shop Small this Weekend! Shop small this season, and every season, with the small businesses who are the vendors of the Crescent City Farmers Market. As you may know, all of our vendors are from ‘round these parts - within 200 miles! Your support and patronage keeps our market going strong and promotes the local economy. So jump in the car, pop your trunk, and wave hello to your local farmer or food producer at our weekend market at Parkway Bakery & Tavern! Last chance: WhatsGood is offering 50% off of your first order with code: “NOV50” throughout November, redeemable for the Parkway and Uptown Market pre-ordering THIS WEEK!

VENDOR OF THE WEEK: Major Acre Farm Have ya met Ellis? He’s farming just one major acre to bring “better than organic” produce to our markets. Part of a new generation of farmers, who are dedicated stewards of the environment, Ellis is farming thoughtfully and sustainably to bring both familiar and unique varieties to the table. Right now, you can find Major Acre’s curvaceous carrots, pink daikon and other offerings at the Tuesday Walk Up market. We are also stoked about his return to our Thursday market (coming soon!) in the new year.

RECIPES OF THE WEEK: Market Umbrella staff shares Thanksgiving recipes! Allegro’s Green Bean Casserole Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Grandma Christensen’s Carrot Casserole Great Granny Waymire’s Peach Cobbler Cristina’s Spicy Collard Greens Diya’s Cauliflower Bolognese Joseph’s Candied Yams Robin’s Turkey Tetrazzini What’s your favorite dish to make after visiting the Crescent City Farmers Market? Share your recipes with us on Instagram or Facebook or even Twitter and it might be featured in our weekly newsletter!

MARKETS THIS WEEK: UPTOWN MODIFIED WALK UP Tuesday, November 24, 2020 8 am - 12 pm Uptown Square 200 Broadway St. near the River CCFM BOX DELIVERY through Top Box Foods Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Order Tuesday through Friday for home delivery the following Tuesday BUCKTOWN HARBOR HYBRID CURBSIDE AND WALKUP Market Closed PARKWAY BAKERY DRIVE THRU Sunday, November 29, 2020 (order and pay in advance)

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