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New York City Can Have Food Delivered To Your Door Via the Food Delivery Assistance Program

photo Courtesy NYC Taxi Written by Nikki Lucas, Community Organizer This editorial is to inform seniors and caregivers about the NYC Food...

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5 Foods To Help Boost Your Immune System During Coronavirus

During this Coronavirus pandemic it is more important than ever to eat healthy foods that contain Vitamins C and other vitamins. Everyone...

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What To Eat and Drink for Lung Health During and After Coronavirus

Coronavirus attacks your lungs, therefore it would make sense to strengthen and protect your lungs as much as possible. Although there are...

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Don’t Abandon Healthy Eating During Coronavirus Pandemic

As Americans empty grocery shelves over fears of possible shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, one nutritionist says healthy eating...

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Free Meals Delivered Directly To NYC Seniors Through Senior Centers and DFTA

NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) is making it possible for seniors to have meals delivered to their homes. Direct delivery includes a...

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Diet Mistakes That Steal Your Energy

By Dana Sullivan What’s wrong with skipping breakfast (or any other meal) if I’m not hungry? When you wake up in the morning...

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Foods To Ease Stress & Depression

Salmon for long term health By Rachele Kanigel Can the foods I eat really affect my mood? You bet. If you’ve ever recovered from a...

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The Special Powers of Green Tea

By Deepi Brar, M.S. Green tea smells different from black tea. And it tastes different, too. You might call it “fresh” or even...

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Healthy Eating on a Budget

By Chris Woolston, M.S. Food is probably your second biggest expense, right after housing. With the economy on the downturn and food prices...

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Top 5 Fruits To Add to Your Diet

By Len Canter / HealthDay Reporter Researchers looked at the most nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables to see which provided meaningful...

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Why Do You Need Calcium? And What Are The Best Ways To Get Calcium in Your Diet?

By Chris Woolston, M.S. For all of the attention and acclaim calcium gets as a bone builder, that’s just one of its jobs throughout...

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East New York Health Week Sept 2 – Sept 7 #StayHealthyENY Campaign

East New York Health Week begins Tuesday September 3, 2019 and ends Saturday September 7, 2019.  East New York Health Week is a...

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Fast-Food Joints in the Neighborhood? Heart Attack Rates Likely to Go Up

If you live in a neighborhood where fast-food restaurants abound, you might be more likely to have a heart attack, new research suggests....

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Publicly Traded Meal-Kit Company HelloFresh Joins The 3rd Annual Healthy NYC Expo

Founded in November 2011 by Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, and Jessica Nilsson in Berlin, Germany, HelloFresh is a publicly-traded...

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Stay Hydrated for the Summer With Powerfully Tasty Nutritious Melons

By Len Canter HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — If you’re looking for a tasty way to hydrate in warm weather, a juicy...

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Getting Your Nutrients: From the Source or Supplements?

By Len Canter  HealthDay Reporter Americans are making shifts in the supplements they take — fewer multivitamins and vitamins C and...

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HealthyNYC Tip of the Week; Burgers & Chips Are Among the World’s Biggest Killers

(HealthDay News) — Bad diets are shortening lives worldwide — killing more people globally than either smoking or high blood...

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Could Beet Root Fight Salt-Induced High Blood Pressure?

(American Heart Association News) — Adding tiny amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty food products might help prevent high...

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Help Your Loved One Fight The Flu This Winter With A Plant Based Diet!

Flu season is amongst us, and the best way to fight the flu or prevent it all together is by making sure your loved one is eating enough...

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Check Out This Healthy, Vegan and Gluten Free Alternative To Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Winter is the season of baking at grandma’s house, so why not try this delicious, easy, healthy version of the beloved chocolate chip...

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Share This Healthy Vegan Chili Recipe With Your Loved One This Winter!

Winter is officially here! While we’re all gearing up for the snow and extremely cold weather, it’s really easy for us to stay...

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Weekly Health Tip: BeetRoot Can Lower High Blood Pressure and Prevent Heart Disease

New York City is a high pressure city, where people can sometimes neglect their health.  One of these health issues that can be a quiet...

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Avoid High Cholesterol By Cooking Healthy for the Holidays

Having high cholesterol can be an immediate danger to seniors. According to Mayoclinic.com, “Cholesterol is a waxy substance...

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A Vision Realized: Healthy NYC Expo on Governors Island

On Saturday, September 29th, JIG Media & Mastermind Connect‘s vision of bringing New Yorkers together for the purpose of...

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Bare Snacks Bakes Partnership with the Healthy NYC Expo Series of Events

Bare Snacks, which was recently acquired in May of this year by PepsiCo, has officially come on board as a premium product partner of the...

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Recipe of the Week: Honeybaked Turkey Hash

Real Turkey Recipe by Honeybaked (Brooklyn) Turkey Hash (Real meat, never processed) In a nonstick skillet spray with butter flavored...

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‘Drive Change’ Heats Up a Social Justice Revolution Through Food

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Food Justice organization, Drive Change, tackles food & social inequality with monthly events in Brownsville...

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Healthy Tip of The Week: Foods To Eat to Help Prevent Cancer

As part of Colon Cancer Prevention Month, here is a Healthy NYC tip: A diet rich in fruits, whole grains and vegetables appears to lower...

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AARP Releases Consumer Insights Survey on Nutrition and Brain Health

Adults age 40-plus who say they eat healthy foods most of the time are twice as likely to rate their brain health and mental sharpness as...

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Healthy Slow Cooker Apple and Pear Sauce Recipe for 2018

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh apples, peeled 1 lb fresh pears, peeled ¼ cup water 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed ¼ teaspoon...

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