Get Healthy Harlem

I have a small backyard patio and I want to grow something. For a birthday present, my mother gave me some boxes for container gardening.Will I produce anything? Will I remember to water them? Will I eat healthier if I have easy access to veggies and grow them myself?

The brand I got is Earth Box

www.earthbox.com/consumer/what_is.html

I had an interesting conversation with someone about this the other day. They say that we can't force a company, who is trying to make money, to accept food stamps for produce.

Before talking about the high fructose corn syrup in bread, I just wanted to say that since my trip to Fairway on 125th St was successful, I have been more interested in buying fresh fruits and veg

HarlemFruit

All of the fruit and vegetable carts are out...even the Mangos on a stick!

A full-day conference planned with and for NYC youth leaders, ages 15-24, who are engaged in health, wellness and sustainability.

 A one hour Class is offered every other Monday at 5pm (please arrive at 4:45) focussing on Healthy eating, Diabetes, and basic Nutrition at the Nourishing Kitchen of NYC.

The NYC Department of Health has a new ad campaign out to try to get NYers to think twice about drinking sugary beverages (link to press release: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr057-09.shtml).

I like the ads the health department has put out recently because while they can be shocking and a little gross, if they get people's attention, why not?