7TH ANNUAL HEALTHY ST. PETE FIT CITY 5K + 1 MILE WALK: GLOW IN THE PARK
Ready, set, glow! The 7th annual Healthy St. Pete Fit City 5K and 1 Mile Walk is returning to downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Healthy St. Pete, a division of the City of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department, is hosting the Glow in the Park event with activities for all ages starting at 5 p.m. in North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE. The Healthy St. Pete Fit City 5K and 1 Mile Walk encourages community collaboration
FRESH REC STOP RECIPE: POMEGRANATE & PISTACHIO YOGURT BARK
By Garrett Simpson, Community Health Leader For many that don’t know, December is in the middle of pomegranate season. Even though they stain my hands and clothes, I can’t get enough of that sweet and sour fruit. Pomegranates can help prevent or treat various disease risk factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, oxidative stress, hyperglycemia, and inflammatory activities. It is demonstrated that certain components of the pomegranate, such as polyphenols, have potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic effects. Greek yogurt contains