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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A Clean Sweep
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It's Just a Game…
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Heart Health Month
February 2nd, 2012
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.
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
Vitasoy Chocolate Soy Milk Cheesecake
Recipe By Chef Jim Coleman
Think you don’t like tofu? This dessert will change your mind.
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 »
Heart Healthy Food Street
Food Street applications highlight the very best recipes from the world's favorite cuisines. Each app includes recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, side dishes, main courses and desserts. The step-by-step recipes include nutrition information so you can make the best nutrition choices for your friends and family. You can also add your own recipes and save them.
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 »
A Recipe for a Recipe
By Lari Robling - February 21st, 2012
Do you use recipes as a guideline or do you need precision?
Exploring The Markets
Kale, mustard greens, arugula, spinach, Brussels sprouts, winter squash, carrots, parsnips, beets, turnips, rutabaga, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and garlic. Also, check the frozen selections, farmers usually pack them as soon as they're harvested. There are still different varieties of apples available. Don't forget that the farmers (and your fellow shoppers) will be glad to help you and even share cooking tips.
All varieties of tofu are available at the indoor and outdoor year round farmers markets. Look for fresh and frozen fish selections. Some stands offer ground turkey meat (dark and white), frozen chicken, frozen ducks, sausages, beef and goat meat. And of course eggs, cow and goat dairy. All sort of fresh cheeses like ricotta and breads, cookies, pies, and more baked goodies.
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, February 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 »
I Can't Believe…
By Lari Robling - February 3rd, 2012
It's olive oil! Ellie Krieger says substituting olive oil in baked goods can be healthful AND delicious. Learn how to take out the saturated fat and add some healthy antioxidants.
Dads Can Cook
By Lari Robling - January 28th, 2012
No, it's not a reality TV show! At a South Philly Early Headstart program, fathers come together to learn nutritious ways in the kitchen — for themselves and their children.
On the Hot Plate for 2012
By Therese Madden - January 27th, 2012
It's a new year, so what's going to be in the nutrition headlines? Picking up where Fit left of last year, we'll continue to talk about where food comes from. Plus, look for more homegrown vegetables and nutrient rich foods on our plates.
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.
