Food Articles
How to Combat Your Cravings!
I ran across this interesting article this afternoon while on Yahoo about cravings. It broke down the science on why we have cravings and how they can be curbed. Below is the link to the article. I hope it is helpful to you as it was to me.
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/weight-loss/8-best-ways-curb-your-food-cravings
Have a blessed day!
In the news: Ten Sugary Cereals
Check out this article posted by The Huffington Post about The 10 Most Sugary Cereals
According to the article, one-cup of some of these cereals pack more sugar than some of the most sugary junk food!
Does your favorite cereal make the list?
Fresh Bodegas Program
Corbin Hill Road Farm Winter Share: Affordable Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Throughout the Winter
Watch a New York Times video here. They mention the Bronx, but there are pick up locations in Harlem, too!
Healthy Tip of the Week (HTW) October 11 -October 17
HTW #36: Go spicy instead of salty. Add more spices like cayenne pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon and lemon juice as salt alternatives and exploring new flavors. Happy Tasting!
World Food Day (Oct. 16)
East Harlem moving towards a healthier diet: One step at a time
Over the past 7 months, as I introduced myself to community groups in East Harlem, I was welcomed with either passionate interest or exasperated frustration. I was talking to groups at Union Settlement Association about nutrition, specifically how much sugar we consume from sugar sweetened beverages.
Healthy Tip of the Week (HTW) September 13th-September 19th
HTW #32
Try fresh veggies instead of canned for freshness and lower salt.
Banning people from using food stamps on sugary drinks such as soda?
I came across an interesting editorial article written by a nutrition researcher, Dr.
YUM Program: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Bundles Every Wednesday for Washinton Heights and Inwood
Fresh and affordable produce year-round!
There are 4 types of orders: