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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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
The Rev's Okra
Recipe from Endangered Recipes By Lari Robling
Fresh locally grown okra cooked properly is delicious… and is never slimey!
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?
Contact us at fit@whyy.org
Fit Producer Lari Robling is on Twitter! Connect with Lari »
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 »
Eatiquette
By Lari Robling - May 26th, 2012
You've heard the expression, "Much depends on dinner." In this case, much depends on lunch– or more accurately school lunch. Chef and restaurateur, Marc Vetri, and his business partner, Jeff Benjamin, work to change the landscape of school lunches through their Vetri Foundation program, "Eatiquette." We join the Community Partnership School in North Central Philadelphia for a look at a how the program works.
Using Your Noodle
By Lari Robling - May 19th, 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.
From Sun God to South Philly
By Lari Robling - May 12th, 2012
Philadelphia has strong ties to a small town in Mexico — more than half of its citizens have left their rural farms in San Mateo Ozolco to come work in Philadelphia for higher wages. To build a bridge transnational bridge, a cooperative was formed to support farmers and preserve traditional farming methods that have roots in their Aztec culture. The Blue Corn Alianza not only helps provide a living wage to traditional farmers in San Mateo Ozolco, but also brings organic sweet blue cornmeal known as "pinole" from this region to stores throughout South Philadelphia. Rich in healthy nutrients, Pinole can be used in a variety of recipes.
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.
