Brian A. is a teen spokesperson for Be the Beat, a program sponsored by the American Heart Association encouraging teens to learn how to use hands-only CPR. Why the interest?
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Operation Hospital Food
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Dads Can Cook
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It Takes a Chef
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There are ways to enjoy pasta without the guilt. Chef and cookbook author Aliza Green has some...
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Philadelphia has strong ties to a small town in Mexico — more than half of its citizens...
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Hospital food is no joke at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. Through the work of Fair Food...
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American Diabetes Alert Day - March 27th
March 1st, 2012
Whether you are pre-diabetic, diabetic or just want to exercise prevention, discovering what works for you and your lifestyle is key.
MOST RECENT WEBCHAT:
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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
Cherry Tomato Caper and Balsamic
So, we're assuming a "lug" is a hearty splash. If you want to get technical, a tablespoon should do it. This is one of those great sauces that comes together as you are boiling the pasta. Don't overlook possibilities to serve it room temp on some grilled bread.
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.
Historical Foodies: The Cookbook of Ellen M. Emlen
In the spring of 2009 Tara O'Brien, Director of Conservation and Preservation at the Historical Society of Philadelphia, discovered by complete accident a box labeled "recipe book." This would become the Cookbook of Ellen M. Emlen, a handwritten guide to cooking in the 19th Century. Watch the video »
Glucose Buddy
Glucose Buddy is a data storage utility for people with diabetes. Users can manually enter glucose numbers, carbohydrate consumption, insulin dosages, and activities. Then, you can view all of your data on your free glucosebuddy.com online account. This version is only functional for devices running OS 3.0+.
Got a question for Fit? Want to submit your own "fit and fresh" recipe? Have a good story idea for us?
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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 »
Move Over, Kale Chips! Kale Buds Are Here
By Lari Robling - April 18th, 2012
High Tunnel farming caught my eye because its extended growing season adds to the amount of local produce we get. While farm manager Aviva Asher was tidying up the winter crop to make way for spring, I discovered another benefit of local growing: use what you’ve got.
Exploring The Markets
As the Spring season starts gearing up, the year round markets continue to provide a wide array of produce, meats, poultry, dairy and other goods. Look for Jerusalem artichokes, beets, carrots, pea shoots, Asian pears, onions, and even cranberries for salads and other creative dishes. Plus, apples, pears, raspberries, mushrooms, root vegetables, greens, kale, mustard greens, arugula, spinach, Brussels sprouts, winter squash, parsnips, turnips, rutabaga, potatoes, sweet potatoes, garlic, herbs, honey, fruit and nut butters. All varieties of tofu and grains are available at most indoor and outdoor year round farmers markets and also look for apple cider. Some markets offer fresh and frozen fish selections as well as frozen vegetables.
Year Round Markets
Clark Park Farmers' Market, 43rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Sat, 10am - 2pm.
Fitler Square Farmers' Market, 23rd & Pine Streets, Sat, 9am - 1pm.
Suburban Station Farmers' Market, 16th Street Concourse between Market and JFK, Thu, 12pm - 6:30pm.
Chestnut Hill Growers' Market, Winston Road between Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane, 2nd & 4th Sat, 10am - 1pm.
Bryn Mawr Farmers' Market, Municipal Lot 7 on Lancaster Avenue, 1st & 3rd Sat, 10am - 12pm. Friend them on Facebook.
Rittenhouse Square Farmers' Market, 18th & Walnut Streets, Sat, 10am - 2pm.
Greensgrow Farms winter market dates, March 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, updates, and more information.
Farm to City
Visit Farm to City.org for a complete schedule. COMING THIS SEASON: Farm Share at your workplace. Farm Share will deliver boxes of fresh produce and eggs to offices in the Philadelphia area. Each participant will get 6-8 vegetables and fruit plus a dozen eggs from local farms every other week from May-October. Check the website for more info.
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 »
Tunnel of Veg
By Lari Robling - April 14th, 2012
Sure, eating locally is easy in places like California where there is practically a year-round growing season. And while it will never be California in the Delaware Valley, Penn State University says a simple structure known as a High Tunnel can add months of productivity to rural and urban farms. Discover how this technique is being used to provide not only food to our neighborhoods, but also nutrition and education programs.
Of Bitter Herbs and Vegetables
By Lari Robling - April 7th, 2012
Jews around the world are celebrating the spring time ritual of Passover and the story of Exodus, when the Jews were freed from slavery in ancient Egypt. Joan Nathan, who has written ten cookbooks including the much-acclaimed Jewish Cooking in America and most recently, Quiches, Kugels and Couscous, says you can keep the traditions and still lighten up the meal. She looks to Tunisia for vegetable salads and North Africa for Eggs Baked in Sand.
We'll Always Have Paris… and Vegetables!
By Lari Robling - March 31st, 2012
French home cooks have a way with vegetables. Discover their secrets with Dorie Greenspan, author of "Around My French Table."
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.
