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By Therese Madden - March 3rd, 2012
Doctors at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children are writing some patients prescriptions for food. No need to stop at the pharmacy, patients can pick up their discounted boxes of produce in the hospital's lobby.
By Lari Robling - March 2nd, 2012
It comes up every five years and is sometimes perceived as a pernicious weed, but The Farm Bill is a massive piece of legislation with far reaching influence. Get to know your Farm Bill!
By Fit Staff - February 25th, 2012
This week we visit the Sunday Suppers program in West Kensington. These weekly sit down meals provide not only nourishment, but also community.
By Therese Madden - February 24th, 2012
More than an axiom, this philosophy is the foundation of the SHARE Food Program of PA. Sure, doing good feels nice but it doesn't hurt to be rewarded as well! Find out how a few hours of community service can be cashed in for food.
By Therese Madden - February 18th, 2012
Even when it's served hot. This versatile vegetable is the darling of veggie lovers, but don't think this hearty green doesn't belong on everyone's table. Discover why you should make it part of yours.
By Lari Robling - February 17th, 2012
The advent of Lent means many will go meatless on Fridays—there's also the popular Meatless Monday program. Whatever day of the week you decide to go without meat, personal chef Donna Fountain says veggie dishes can be easy to prepare as well as hearty and delicious.
By Lari Robling - February 11th, 2012
Philadelphia's Mother Bethel Church uses the legacy of African American food to help provide the congregation and the community with steps to healthy food choices.
By Therese Madden - February 10th, 2012
Better nutrition begins with a little Spring cleaning. Cookbook author and teacher, Christina Pirello says now is a great time to rid your pantry of convenience foods and stock it with healthier homemade options.
By Therese Madden - February 4th, 2012
Food and beverage companies are pushing online product games called "advertgames." Studies show they keep a kids attention longer than a television commercial and get passed around quickly through the powers of social media. But who are the losers?
September 19th, 2011
Noelle Dames looks to extending the Greensgrow LIFE program. While, Joseph Mitsouras and his family preserve their share.
September 12th, 2011
Joseph Mitsouras shares how his family includes children in meal planning.
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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.
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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.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative supports access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
