Food Links
Chicken McNuggets: Only 50% Chicken!
I came across this article this morning talking about how McDonald's McNuggets are only 50% chicken! And no, the other 50% isn't the breading - it's mainly unnatural ingredients that someone would never be able to use in their own home kitchens. By now, I've gotten the point that fast food is unhealthy, but I wouldn't have ever guessed that there would be things like dimethyl polysiloxane, &q
The truth about movie theater popcorn
I found this article in the NY Times earlier and thought I would share...
What do food expiration dates really mean?
Check out this informative article that tells you how to know whether or not your food is still good (safe) to eat!
OASIS mapping website to find NYC community gardens
Interested in getting involved in community gardens? Check out the OASIS mapping website to find a community garden near you!
WebMD Portion size plate
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.
Ever wonder what the expiration dates on your food REALLY means? A great website tells you this!
If you're like me and are always wondering how long your fruit will stay good in the refrigerator, or what the expiration dates on your yogurts REALLY mean, or how long that box of crackers or bottle of ketchup will last in the back of your cabinet, then you'll find this website really helpful!
The Nourishing Kitchen on FoodMayhem.com
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!
Party for a good Cause
Fall Fundraiser for The Nourishing Kitchen of NYC- a local
emergency food provider and community nutrition center!