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We hope you are enjoying this warm month of July. With temperatures rising and children out of school, it is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities. Always remembering to stay well hydrated and protected from the sun!
We are happy to share that in June, we held our first-ever Nutrition Talk at a food distribution event in Leimert Park! Participants learned how to eat better for optimal living. They were educated on nutrients, the importance of consuming fruits, vegetables, fiber, and protein, and the reasons to avoid ultra-processed foods. Check out the recap video here!
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Dr. Edith Mitchell Community Health Fair/Block Party
Saturday, July 13 · 11am - 4pm
Location: Jim Gilliam Park
4000 South La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90008
UCLA SNMA/BMWC x CDU x TRAP Medicine presents the Dr. Edith Mitchell Community Health Fair/Block Party happening from 11:00am-4:00pm at Jim Gilliam Park! It will be a day of FREE food, music, fun activities, community building, wellness workshops, health screenings, and much more. They are offering raffle prizes and gifts for attendees as well.
Please email ucladrew.snma@gmail.com or call 424-341-1776 with any questions you may have!
More information
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South Los Angeles Food and Resource Distribution
Frequency: Every Tuesday
Hours: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Address: 6916 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047
Feed LA
Frequency: Every Thursday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Address: Culver-Palms Family YMCA
4500 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Services for Unhoused Individuals
Burbank Temporary Aid Center
Contact info: (818) 848-2822
Services: Groceries, hygiene items, household goods, laundry services, and shower facilities.
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Red Lentil & Cauliflower Curry
This cauliflower curry recipe also features red lentils, which turn yellow when cooked. Curry powder, onions, cumin and other seasonings give this vegetarian dinner tons of flavor. Serve over rice to complete the meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons curry powder, preferably Madras
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cups water
- 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped, or one 14-oz. can tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 jalapeño pepper, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sugar
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Instructions
- Combine lentils, onions, curry powder, salt, turmeric and water in a large saucepan over low heat; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft, and the sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes. Add tomatoes, cauliflower and jalapeno peppers and simmer, covered, until the cauliflower is tender, 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and cook for about 10 seconds. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in cayenne and immediately add the oil-spice mixture to the cauliflower mixture. Stir in lemon juice, cilantro and sugar. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and cayenne.
Nutrition Facts
177 Calories
5g Fat
28g Carbs
10g Protein
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Interested in participating in a health research study? | | |
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The USC Community Water Analysis Project involves analyzing water and dust in the homes of participants to detect PFAS chemicals.
During the visit, you will be provided with a water filter that removes these chemicals.
They are looking for households whose water provider is NOT the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).
To learn more about this study, click here.
To verify if you qualify to participate or to receive more information, contact Tamar Galindo at (323) 442-8214.
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For additional information on this study and to view other ongoing research projects at USC and CHLA, click here. | |
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