Get Healthy Harlem

Interested in getting involved in community gardens? Check out the OASIS mapping website to find a community garden near you!

The West Harlem CSA provides an affordable alternative to standard grocery shopping.  We work  to provide healthier food choices for West Harlem residents where options

The foods you choose to eat can have a dramatic impact on your health!

Portion control is a critical part of healthy eating. The WebMD Portion Size Plate gives you easy-to-understand guidelines and pictures to help you avoid some common portion-size pitfalls.

Have you ever wondered when and what to eat before you exercise?  When is the best time to eat afterwards?  Today's Health Section of the New York Times features an informative Q&A with Leslie Bonci, a sports nutrition expert, about how much and when to eat and drink before and after exercise.  Enjoy!  

Wouldn't it be great if we had the room to grow all the fresh vegetables we need in New York City?

Check out this link to get some good ideas on how to estimate your portions of certain foods!

Learn How to serve up Healthier Versions of Traditional Southern Food at Home! 

This is a great article about the Nourishing Kitchen of NYC in East Harlem.

Stay tuned for some GetHealthyHarlem.org Harlem Word interviews with Gina Puzzanghera, the founder of the Nourishing Kitchen. They should be uploaded soon!