resources for healthy eating

Harlem Word: Maudene Nelson tells us that it doesn’t matter if you eat red meat or white meat, it just matters how much of it you have!

Editor — Tue, 15 Feb 2024 18:53:42 +0000

Maudene Nelson, RD, CDE tells us why it can be good for our health to eat less meat than we usually do. Maudene has been a nutrition educator at the Columbia University Institute of Human Nutrition for the past thirty years. She is also a diabetes educator at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center.

Did you know…the DASH diet can help lower your blood pressure in 14 days?

Editor — Tue, 08 Feb 2024 20:31:21 +0000

DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) is an eating plan that healthcare providers suggest for people who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or show signs of prehypertension. This high-fiber diet is also helpful for adults who are overweight or obese or have high cholesterol, which makes them more likely to get heart disease, stroke and kidney stones.

The word “diet” sounds scary, but the DASH diet is an easy-to-follow, healthy, family-friendly eating plan that anyone can use, including children.

Reggae Sun Delight

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 18:12:18 +0000

Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

Transportation: Bus (M2, Bx33); Subway (2/3 train)

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Uptown Juice Bar

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 18:08:51 +0000

Place to Get Food

A restaurant and juice bar, offering a variety of juice mixtures and meat-less or dairy-less foods like mock turkey salad, soy cheese pizza, and veggie burgers.

Daily, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

212-987-2660

Transportation: Bus (M1, M7, M60, M100, M101, M102, Bx15); Subway (2/3 train)

Counter service and take-out only.

Accepts Mastercard and Visa.

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Fruits of Life Juice Bar

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 17:59:49 +0000

Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Closed Sundays

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

Transportation: Bus (M1, M60, M98, M100, M101, Bx15); Subway (2/3 train)

Offers a variety of juice mixtures, including some meant to remedy certain illnesses like the common cold.

Only accepts cash.

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Cafe Veg

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 17:54:28 +0000

Place to Get Food

Vegan restaurant in Harlem that offers sandwiches, wraps, entrees, salads, and desserts.

Monday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

212-491-3223

212-491-3327

Transportation: Bus (M2); Subway (2/3 train)

Offers large vegan selection including sandwiches, wraps, entrees, salads, and desserts.

Free delivery.

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

South Beach Cafe and Juice Bar

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 17:40:47 +0000

Monday-Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Saturday-Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

212-222-7290 or 212-222-1995

Offers a variety of healthy dishes including salads and sandwiches
Juice bar serves blends of fruits, nuts, and vegetables
Free delivery with a minimum $8 purchase
Transportation: Bus (M60, Bx15, M100, M101L); Subway (2/3 train)

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Strictly Roots Restaurant

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 17:33:20 +0000

Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

212-864-8699

Vegan restaurant and juice barwho in their own words, serve nothing that "walks, crawls, swims, or flies"
Menu changes daily and includes items, such as fried plantains, macaroni and soy cheese, veggie burgers, soups, salads, and tofu
Desserts like pineapple upside down cake and mango bread are also served, but no alcohol
Counter service with seating for about 20 people; take-out and delivery available
Transportation: Bus (M2, M7, M60, M100, M101, M102); Subway (2/3 train)
Accepts: American Express, Mastercard, and Visa

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Growing your own community garden

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 17:25:16 +0000

The surest way to have fresh produce at your fingertips is to grow it yourself!

Harlem Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) (a part of Food Bank of NYC)

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 16:59:29 +0000

Once a week

Not open in the evening

Not open on weekends

Christina Kaye

212-894-8094 (ask to be directed to Community Kitchen)

212-662-1945

ckaye@foodchange.org

http://www.foodchange.org/food/harlem.html

Call phone number for more information.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs are a great way for community members to connect with local farmers and enjoy fresh, seasonal produce. Members of a CSA have connections with local farms and become "share-holders" through monetary contribuitions. In return, the farm supplies members with a bounty of seasonal fruits, vegetables and other items such as eggs and milk.

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Central Harlem Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 16:55:00 +0000

Every Thursday from June 8 to Nov. 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Open in the evening

Not open on weekends

212-694-8715

Produce grown on Roxbury Farm in Kinderhook, NY
Membership costs vary with household income range from $320 to $510
A commitment of 4 hours of work on the farm during the growing season also required
25 weeks of locally grown fruit available for additional fee of $65

Call phone number for more information.

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Jah Seal Mini Mart

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 16:36:39 +0000

Monday-Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Closed Sundays

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

212-865-7990

Transportation: Bus (M2); Subway (2/3 train)

Offers a selectioon of raw nuts, cereals, and several prepared vegetarian options.

Take-out only.

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Organic Forever

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 16:30:40 +0000

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

212-666-3012

http://www.organicforever.com

Transportation: Bus (M10L, M3, M4); Subway (2/3/B/C train)

All-organic health food store offering a selection of healthy snacks, various vitamins, and other food products.

Counter service and take-out only.

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Solar Gardens

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 16:06:30 +0000

Monday-Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

212-281-4800

Transportation: Bus (M1); Subway (2/3 train)

Offers a selection of vitamins, herbs, and juices.

At noon, vegan soup and mock turkey salad sandwiches (vegetarian) are available.

Eat-in and take-out services.

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"

Watkins Health Foods

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2024 15:59:37 +0000

Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Open in the evening

Open on weekends

212-831-2955

Transportation: Bus (M1, Bx15, M60, M100, M101); Subway (2/3 train)

Entirely organic witha selection of produce and soy-bean/non-dairy products.

Herbal supplements and natural household products also available

Source: "Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem"