healthy eating

Profile of Hope: Lorraine Bailey -- Getting motivated to get healthy

Editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2024 15:20:57 +0000

Lorraine Bailey knew she had health problems. We spoke with her about her decision to get help, how she lost weight and gaining confidence in living a healthier lifestyle...

Profile of Hope: Guedy Arniella -- Healthy Eating, Active Lifestyles

Editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2024 15:17:43 +0000

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

Did you know…you probably aren’t getting enough fiber?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:13:54 +0000

Eating enough fiber is a powerful way to keep you healthy, read on to see how.

What is fiber anyway?

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.

Mo’ better greens: A guide to healthy living. I love this new book!

nbruning — Thu, 04 Nov 2024 18:25:02 +0000

A new book has come to my attention-- “By Any Greens Necessary: A Revolutionary Guide for Black Women Who Want to Eat Great, Get Healthy, Lose Weight, and Look Phat.” It's by nutritionist Tracye McQuirter, a health and vegan activist in Washington, D.C.

Kids in East Harlem Learn How to Shop for Healthy Foods

Editor — Wed, 03 Nov 2024 17:46:28 +0000

Watch this video and see kids picking out healthy foods to eat in East Harlem! It's not only up to the parents to make healthy food choices for their children. It's also up to the kids to understand and choose which foods are good for them on their own.

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Morrisania Neighborhood Family Health Center HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FAIR

Laura — Tue, 10 Aug 2024 13:17:49 +0000

Start: Aug 10 2024 8:00 am

The Morrisania WIC Program is hosting the Annual Healthy Lifestyles Fair. Join over 2,000 attendees for this fun-packed event that focuses on healthy eating and physical activity.

Harlem Word: Maudene Nelson talks about home cooking, eating traditionally, and being healthy

Editor — Tue, 03 Aug 2024 13:00:49 +0000

Maudene Nelson, RD, CDE 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. Here she tells us that home cooking is the best way to eat healthier and how you might be surprised at how little you have to change in order to eat better!

Healthy Eating & Healthy Living - Farmers' Market and Expo

Editor — Tue, 20 Jul 2024 13:26:55 +0000

Start: Jul 22 2024 8:00 am

End: Jul 22 2024 6:00 pm

Start: Jul 22 2024 8:00 am

End: Jul 22 2024 6:00 pm

"Healthy Eating & Healthy Living"
Farmers' Market & Expo
Broadway between W. 114th and 115th Streets
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

(Every Thursday in July & August)

Harlem Word: Dr. Isobel Contento shares her ideas for healthy eating

Editor — Tue, 13 Jul 2024 19:53:52 +0000

Dr. Isobel Contento is a Professor in Nutrition Education in the Department of Health and Behavior Studies at Teachers College Columbia University. She teaches Master's level nutrition students about becoming food educators so that they give people practical advice about how to eat healthier.

Harlem Word: Maudene Nelson tells us why beans and other fiber-rich foods are good for you, especially if you have diabetes

Editor — Wed, 07 Jul 2024 21:21:37 +0000

Maudene Nelson, RD, CDE 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. She tells us how to make our diets healthier by adding in beans!

Harlem Word: Maudene Nelson talks about important things that everyone should know in order to eat healthier

Editor — Wed, 30 Jun 2024 19:04:49 +0000

Maudene Nelson, RD, CDE got interested in nutrition in high school. She thought it would be exciting to combine her two interests: science and working with people directly. Now, as part of her role at the Columbia University Institute of Human Nutrition, she's starting to do community education-helping organizations include nutrition lessons into their activities. She is also a diabetes educator at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center. Here, she tells us some of the major nutrition lessons she wants to share with the community.

Healthy Eating and Wellness Workshop Series (Part 2)

Laura — Thu, 13 May 2024 15:05:59 +0000

Start: Jul 17 2024 2:00 pm

This three-part workshop series will cover the basics of healthy eating and wellness, integrating techniques to care for the body, heart and mind. Learn ways you and your family can reduce stress and eat more healthfully, locally and seasonally.

Healthy Eating and Wellness Workshop Series (Part 3)

Laura — Thu, 13 May 2024 15:03:25 +0000

Start: Oct 16 2024 2:00 pm