Get Healthy Harlem

June is men's health month!!

Alex Askew started his restaurant career at 14-eventually attending the Culinary Institute of America to learn more about the art of cooking and the history of eating.

Guedy Arniella, 52, lost 38 pounds and reversed her pre-diabetes after participating in a workshop focused on gradually making healthy lifestyle changes.

The Nourishing Kitchen of NYC not only provides free meals to people in need; it also offers free healthy cooking classes. To learn more about these and what healthy eating tips Gina Puzzanghera has to tell Harlem residents, read the article below.

The Nourishing Kitchen of NYC is a community food program in East Harlem that offers a lot of services to the community, such as free meals, cooking classes, children's nutrition programs, and leadership and skills-based training. One way that the soup kitchen provides healthy meals is by using local and seasonal food, which can be cheaper, taste better, and be healthier. The Executive Chef and Director of the Nourishing Kitchen, Gina Puzzanghera, talks more about eating seasonally and locally below!

Fast food chains are known for their cheap eats, great taste and unhealthy menus. Here are some tips to make your next visit to your favorite fast food chain a healthier one.

1. Reconsider fried. Any food with the word "fried" or "crispy" in it puts you at a greater risk for heart disease and high blood cholesterol. This includes chicken nuggets, French fries, popcorn shrimp, etc. (You know.. the good stuff!)

Are you interested in how your kids can learn how to eat healthier? In this article, Dr. Isobel Contento,  a Professor in Nutrition Education and Coordinator of the Nutrition Program in the Department of Health and Behavior Studies at Teachers College Columbia University, talks about the programs run by Teachers College throughout Harlem. Some have parent workshops where you can learn about the same topics that your kid does. To learn more, read the article below!