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News, Upcoming Events & Opportunities // February 2021

VOICES OF CHANGE:
PPMNY BLACK LEADERS SPEAK UP

In honor of Black History Month, members of the PPMNY community share how their personal journey with plant-based nutrition has impacted their health and their perspectives on how food can be a powerful force for positive change.

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HEALTH EMPOWERMENT FOR BLACK COMMUNITY LEADERS

Registration closes tomorrow for the 21-Day Plant-Powered Jumpstart for Brooklyn's Black Community Leaders -- a deep dive into the healing power of whole plant foods. Join to learn the practical skills of a health-promoting lifestyle!

Virtual kickoff event: Thursday, February 18, 6:30 PM EST
plus six more virtual sessions, mentorship, meal planning, and more!

Questions? Contact jumpstart@ppmny.org. Have a friend or colleague who may be interested?
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VIRTUAL EVENTS IN THE WEEK AHEAD!

All times below are Eastern Standard Time.
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Family Fitness & Food Virtual Workshop
Monday, February 15, 3:00 - 3:45 PM
FREE - register here

Get everyone in your family moving with this month's workshop focused on balance and coordination! The family-friendly interactive workout will be followed by a demonstration of decadent yet outrageously healthy plant-powered brownies.

Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease Virtual Conference
Presented with The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Wednesday, February 17, 11:00 - 1:00 PM
FREE - register here

Join nutrition pioneer Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD, to learn how the arrest and reversal of heart disease is possible with whole food, plant-based nutrition. Following Dr. Esselstyn, his son-in-law, Brian Hart, M.Ed. will share how to navigate the potential hurdles for heart-healthy eating.

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

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

Save the Date!

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

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

Thursday, February 25, 6:30 - 7:30 PM:
Fortify Your Immunity with Plant-Based Foods

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 Nutrition

A FRUIT-FORWARD VALENTINE'S DAY

Sweeten your Valentine's Day with this beautiful, plant-based fruit cake recipe shared by Chef Valeria Gomez. With or without a heart-shaped cake mold, this dessert filled with oats, dates, and berries is a heart-healthy treat that will bring a smile to your day!

Plant-Based No-Bake Fruit Cake

Ingredients:

Crust
7 dates (soaked in hot water for 20 min)
1 cup of oats
1 teaspoon of powder cinnamon 1 teaspoon of vanilla

Filling
4 ripe frozen bananas
1 cup of blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Lime juice to taste
Lemon juice to taste
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup of almond milk (or any nut milk)
Optional: 1 teaspoon of maqui berry powder
Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries for garnish

To make the crust:
1. Soak dates for 20 minutes in hot water.
2. In a food processor grind the oats, leaving some chunks. Add dates, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Process for about 20 seconds.
3. Place the mixture in your mold, or cake pan, by spreading and pressing firmly onto the bottom.

To make the filling:
1. Blend the bananas, blueberries, and strawberries with the lemon juice, lime juice, vanilla extract, and nut milk until it is a smoothie consistency.
2. Fill the crust with the mixture.
3. Place the cake in the freezer for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Serving tips:
1. Remove the cake approximately 15 minutes before serving to make it easier to cut.
2. Garnish with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries for serving.

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

Did you know you can also submit your own recipes through the app? Access the app to share your plant-based creations with fellow members of the community!

PPMNY NEWS

Chef Carole's dishes for Food for Life Program

Introducing NYC Seniors to Nutrition for Healthy Weight Management

PPMNY Culinary Educator and Food for Life instructor Carole Levy is currently teaching an eight-week class for older adults served by JASA, focused on healthy eating for optimal weight. In their second session, Chef Carole whipped up three delightful dishes: oatmeal with cinnamon apples; quinoa salad with tomatoes, chickpeas, and a simple Asian dressing, and portabello mushroom fajitas.

How COVID Accelerated a Fight Against Food Deserts

Learn how PPMNY and our partners at SOMOS Community Care have been promoting a plant-based lifestyle for disease prevention, and a healthy immune system, in local communities that face limited access to healthy and affordable food.

OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

The Truth About Weight Loss Summit
Presented by Better Life Summits with Host Chef AJ
Saturday, February 13 - Sunday, February 21

Dispel the myths and learn proven strategies for sustained weight loss with guidance from over 30 researchers, doctors, chefs, and dietitians. Hosted by Chef AJ, who struggled with her weight for many years, The Truth About Weight Loss Summit will explore the relationship between weight and chronic disease, feature daily cooking demonstrations, and provide practical solutions to lose weight and transform your health.

FREE - register here

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.

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