February is American Heart Month — a time to take notice that heart disease and stroke is the number one cause of death in the country.
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It's Just a Game…
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I Can't Believe…
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Dads Can Cook
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On the Hot Plate for 2012
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Give (Fresh) Peas a Chance!
A new collaboration between selected Philadelphia School Cafeterias and...
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Food and beverage companies are pushing online product games with the long term goal of creating brand...
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It's olive oil! Ellie Krieger says substituting olive oil in baked goods can be healthful AND delicious....
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No, it's not a reality TV show! At a South Philly Early Headstart program, fathers come together...
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It's a new year, so what's going to be in the nutrition headlines? Picking up where Fit...
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A new collaboration between selected Philadelphia School Cafeterias and local farmers helps replace canned and frozen fruits...
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WEBCHAT: Is the Glass Half Full or Empty?
How many soft drinks are too many for kids? Join Chef Ann Cooper as we chat about sugary beverages in schools.
Featured Recipe
Grilled Shrimp with Quinoa
Recipe Courtesy of Fork Restaurant
Make Thursday special with this elegant dish.
WEBCHAT: Is the Glass Half Full or Empty?
March 8th, 2011
How many soft drinks are too many for kids? Join Chef Ann Cooper as we chat about sugary beverages in schools.
WEBCHAT: Toying with Mealtime
February 3rd, 2011
Advertising, movie promotions, and toys in meals, we'll discuss the impact messaging has on our children's nutrition.
WEBCHAT: Of Salads and Suppers
December 16th, 2010
Join Jennifer Chandler as she transforms the boring diet salad into a satisfying meal and keeps you on track for the New Year.
Anatomy of a Vegan - Infographic
In spite of it's long history, veganism is still considered unusual by many in this carnivore nation of ours. So here are some facts about this lifestyle.
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Researched and produced by Advanced Physical Medicine - Chicago Chiropractic.
Flowers to Pharmacy
While herbs are used nowadays to introduce bursts of flavor into any dish, they were once known for their wide range of medicinal purposes. This month's Art of Food segment explores Pennsylvania Hospital's "Flowers to Pharmacy" exhibition in their historic Pine Building. Watch the video »
Food Additives 2
Avoid those additives that are potentially dangerous or unsafe to your health and see which ones are considered safe. This application is perfect for those at risk, the health conscious, parents, vegetarians, vegans and/or people on religious based diets. Take control of what you eat today.
Got a question for Fit? Want to submit your own "fit and fresh" recipe? Have a good story idea for us?
Contact us at fit@whyy.org
Let's Go Shopping with Read-A-Roo Game
Hey Kids! Do you eat healhty foods and snacks? Help Read-A-Roo and her friends Marvin and Bently make a healthy shopping list and buy healhty groceries.
Get Healthy Philly is part of the Communities Putting Prevention to Work Initiative, a federal effort to: prevent and delay chronic disease, reduce risk factors, promote wellness in children and adults, and provide positive sustainable health change in our communities.
Food Fit Philly is part of Get Healthy Philly, a program that works to reduce and prevent obesity and related chronic diseases (like heart disease and diabetes) by increasing access to healthy foods that people can afford.
Your body needs help when it's time to quit. SmokeFree Philly is a program of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health that offers support and tools to help smokers quit. The goal of SmokeFree Philly is to: help people to quit smoking, stop people from starting to use tobacco, and reduce heart disease, cancer and other illnesses caused by smoking.
Partners of WHYY's Fit
WHYY's Fit series is made possible by Get Healthy Philly, supporting access to healthy and affordable foods, and opportunities for physical activity in daily living. Here are some of the other key partners of WHYY's Fit »
Testing Radically Simple
By Lari Robling - February 7th, 2012
Rozanne Gold inspires the chef and the home cook with Radically Simple.
Exploring The Markets
This is pretty basic, but when I bring a few recipes with me to the markets I shop better; yet I do leave the door wide open to suggestions, new uses for vegetables and fruits, and new recipes from farmers and fellow shoppers. Remember that if you can't find a particular fresh vegetable of fruit check the frozen selections, farmers usually pack them as soon as they're harvested. Some market stands also offer frozen soups made at the farm's kitchens.
Apples are still plentiful, including these varieties: Granny Smith, Stayman Winesap, Red and Gold Delicious. Also navy beans, lentils, fresh greens, lettuce, spring mixes, hydroponically grown lettuces and fresh herbs, Chinese cabbage, Jerusalem artichokes, carrots, rutabagas, turnips, potatoes, fingerlings, sweet potatoes, beets and much more. Also look for, stews, soups, stir-fried veggies, and roasted vegetables.
New from the Rittenhouse Market: Fresh locally caught New Jersey seafood ("Shore Catch").
Year Round Markets
Clark Park Market and Fitler Square Market are open year round, but will be closed on New Year's Eve.
Clark Park Farmers' Market, 43rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Sat, 10am - 2pm.
Fitler Square Farmers' Market, 23rd & Pine Streets, Sat, 9am - 1pm.
Rittenhouse Farmers' Market, 18th & Walnut Streets, Sat, 10am - 2pm.
Greensgrow Farms winter market dates, February 4th & 18th, March 3rd, 17th & 31st and April 14th. 2501 E. Cumberland Street, 10am - 3pm.
Reading Terminal Market
Open year round at 12th & Arch Street near Arch Street entrance, Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm. Visit Reading Terminal Market.org.
The Food Trust
Go to TheFoodTrust.org for a complete schedule, special offers, market updates, and additional information.
Farm to City
Visit Farm to City.org for a complete schedule. Check the Farm to City's Winter Harvest buying club for the Fall and Winter seasons.
Local Farmers' Market Locations
Don't know where your closest farmers' market is? Take a look at our map and get directions to the nearest market. Take a look at the Map »
USDA Nationwide Farmers' Market Locations
Don't live nearby, but still want to know where a good farmers' market is? Check out this map of nationwide market locations. Take a look at the Map »
Vegging Out
By Lari Robling - January 20th, 2012
How do you get your toddler to love vegetables, especially if your own childhood memory was "yuck?" We get advice in the field from real moms with some creative ideas for making vegetables anything but an ordeal.
Using Your Noodle
By Lari Robling - January 14th, 2012
There are ways to enjoy pasta without the guilt. Chef and cookbook author Aliza Green has some simple tips for easy and healthier pasta preparation.
Making Bitter Better
By Therese Madden - January 13th, 2012
A new study finds that kids who are sensitive to bitter flavors can overcome the negative taste perception. Researchers found offering a small amount of low fat dip increased broccoli consumption in preschool age children by 80%.
The World of Spices - From Bland to Hot!
Humans have been using spices for thousands of years, and they have played a dramatic role in the development of World civilization (and helping food taste better).
Want to learn how to eat more healthy? Local chefs from the Delaware Valley team up with people suffering from obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension or diabetes, and teach them how to cook delicious meals with a healthy twist. Watch the cooking segments »
Heart Healthy Philadelphia is a regional campaign to engage people in steps toward healthy eating and cooking through TV programming and community cooking demonstrations. Chef Jim Coleman offers Healthy Flavors recipes and tips.
