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News, Upcoming Events & Opportunities // February 2021

VIRTUAL EVENTS IN THE WEEK AHEAD!

All times below are Eastern Standard Time.

Chili Vegano Quinoa-Frijoles
¡ESTA NOCHE! Jueves, 18 de febrero, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
GRATIS - regístrate aquí

Aprende a prepara un delicioso chili vegano con la talentosa Chef Daniela de Peña.

Nutrition Support Circle
Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE - register here

Join this safe and compassionate monthly session to discuss your motivations and challenges of transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, led by PPMNY Community Support Facilitator Lori Pitkowsky, LSW, with PPMNY organizer and psychologist Denise Bassin, PhD.

Plant Powered Book Club: The Pleasure Trap
Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE - register here

Join our book club discussion of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness by Drs. Douglas J. Lisle, PhD, and Alan Goldhamer, DC. Explore the reasons we are lured toward unhealthy foods and how we can break free with a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.

Fortify Your Immunity with Plant-Based Foods
Presented with Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Thursday, February 25, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
$15 - register here

Discover how to strengthen your immunity and fortify your health with food. Join dietitian Lilian Correa, MA, MPH, RDN, for a fun and informative lecture and demonstration featuring quick tips and robust recipes using whole food, plant-based ingredients.

Save the Date!

Saturday, February 27, 4:30 - 5:30 PM:
Flavorful Plant-Based Meals with Soul

Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 - 8:30 PM:
Get Started with Whole Food, Plant-Based Nutritio n

Sábado, 13 de marzo, 3:00 - 5:00 PM:
Tarde de cine virtual con el documental What the Health

Tuesday, March 16, 6:30 - 7:45 PM:
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Presented with Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan

Wednesday, March 17, 6:30 - 7:30 PM:
Virtual Potluck + Recipe Swap

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HONORING THE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH PLANTS!

Lunar New Year signifies the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is traditionally celebrated in many Asian countries such as China, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam. Seollal, or Korean New Year, is celebrated over three days, including the day before and after the New Year itself. You can imagine the amount of food prep that goes into the celebration! In honor of the Lunar New Year last Friday, PPMNY Network Communications Associate, Vivian Lee, submitted her recipe for pajeon, or Korean scallion pancakes, to our new recipe app! Traditionally prepared with a seafood mix, Vivian uses mushrooms to boost flavor. Find her recipe, oil-free and chock full of colorful veggies, below and on the app.

Pajeon, or Korean Scallion Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 small carrot, matchstick cut
1/3 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
3 scallions, stripped or chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp baking powder
Salt to taste or 1 T soy sauce/tamari/liquid aminos
3/4 to 1 cup ice cold water

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, and baking powder).
2. Add carrots, bell pepper, scallion, and mushrooms.
3. At this time, preheat the pan to medium-high heat. Add a few tablespoons of water to alert you when the pan is ready.
4. Slowly pour the ice water into the bowl.
5. With a wooden spoon (or any large spoon), mix the batter evenly.
6. Add salt or the soy sauce/tamari/liquid aminos.
7. At this time, if the batter is too thick, add more water.
8. Scoop the batter mixture and pour a large spoonful over the hot pan. Careful not to make the pancake too thick.
9. Allow one side to brown, and then flip it to the other side. The batter should yield about 3-4 pancakes.
10. Enjoy with or without soy sauce or tamari!

Find more whole food, plant-based recipes, created by our community members and culinary educators, on our recipe app, PPMNY In Your Kitchen!

Share your own recipes with members of the community -- it's easy with the app!

WE'RE HIRING

Educational Design & Evaluation Manager - Part-Time
PPMNY's nutrition education programming is in high demand! We are seeking a skilled program developer with a strong understanding of adult learning theories and experiential learning to serve as our Educational Design & Evaluation Manager. In collaboration with PPMNY leadership, this part-time role will be responsible for program planning and development, as well as assessment and evaluation. Learn more about the position and how to apply.

Data & Administrative Assistant - Part-Time
PPMNY is searching for a technologically savvy, detail-oriented Data and Administrative Assistant to master our CRM system, manage the operational tasks associated with our data management, and support the administrative needs of our team. In this part-time position, you will work closely with PPMNY leadership to ensure our data systems are fully optimized to meet the needs of our continued growth. Learn more about the position and how to apply.

MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Main Street Vegan Podcast Featuring Nelson Campbell and Lianna Levine Reisner
Presented by Main Street Vegan’s Victoria Moran
Listen here

Nelson Campbell, Founder of PlantPure Communities, discusses growing the plant-based movement nationally and the importance of inclusivity and equity to truly impact mainstream society. Lianna Levine Reisner, PPMNY’s Network Director, then speaks to how PPMNY supports the New York metro area through community building and offering programming, including mentorship and resources in support of whole food, plant-based nutrition.

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For Health Professionals: Moving Medicine Forward Master Class in Plant-Based Clinical Nutrition
Presented by Michael Klaper, MD, Moving Medicine Forward
Special discount available through Sunday, February 21. Enter coupon code PPCHEARTS at checkout. $200 with discount - register here

In this educational series, Dr. Klaper explores the principles of how to use the patient's diet to transform their body's chemistry and physiology to arrest and reverse degenerative disease. The program is designed for physicians, medical students, and health professionals who want to help their patients heal on the deepest levels.

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Grassroots Get-Together: Connecting the Plant-Based Community
Presented by PlantPure Communities
Monday, February 22, 1:00 PM EST
FREE - register here

Want to meet other people around the globe who are passionate about plant-based nutrition? Join PlantPure Communities Grassroots Get-Together, a virtual international collaborative experience! Attendees will be invited to share ideas and resources that inspire action and progress around empowering others to find health through a plant-based lifestyle.

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Más plantas, más salud
Presentado por Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Sábado, 20 de marzo, 12:00 - 3:45 PM EST
GRATIS - regístrate aquí

Un evento virtual para hispanohablantes el sábado 20 de marzo de 2021. Consejos para prevenir la diabetes, la obesidad y el cáncer con recetas gratuitas, deliciosas y saludables y un programa online que explora la dieta vegana.

Plant Powered Metro New York empowers people to find better health and overcome chronic disease through whole food, plant-based nutrition. We offer evidence-based education, resources, and support to create community and inspire change throughout the New York metropolitan area.

Our mailing address: Plant Powered Metro New York, PO Box 20771, New York NY 10025

Questions? Email us at info@ppmny.org.

www.plantpoweredmetrony.org

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