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Food as Medicine with Geta Maker-Clark, MD

On Thursday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. CDT, Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark, a Chicago-area physician widely known for her work with Food as Medicine, led a cooking demonstration for One Earth Members during the fall members-only virtual event. Her medicinal recipes are below. If you missed this event, then please watch the video above to gain insight into simple changes you can make to improve your health.

Thyme and Honey Cough Syrup

2 Tablespoons fresh thyme
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup water
¼ cup honey, preferably raw and local

Directions:
Pour near-boiling water over thyme and steep, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain. Add honey and lemon juice. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. For children 12 months, give 1 to 2 teaspoon every 2 to 3 hours. Teens and adults can take 1 to 2 Tablespoon every 2 to 3 hours, as needed.  For children older than 1 year of age: 1 teaspoon every 2 to 3 hours.

Cumin Coriander Fennel (CCF) Tea

1 teaspoon each cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds

Directions:
Combine equal parts of fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds into boiling water. Steep in boiling water for at least 5 minutes, then pour and enjoy!

Great digestive, calming tea after a meal or to sip all day.