Fresh Rec Stop Recipe: Spring Fruit Salad
By Garrett Simpson, NASM-CNC, Community Health Leader April marks the beginning of melon season, and various melons converge to create a flavorful mix in this refreshing fruit salad. Cantaloupe steals the spotlight, delivering a hefty dose of vitamins A and C, essential for vision and immunity. Honeydew melon joins in, enriching bone health with folate, vitamin K, and magnesium. A splash of lime juice adds zing and extra vitamin C, while honey's antimicrobial properties enhance immunity. Together, these ingredients compose a potent
Allkids in the Kitchen
Join Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for an online cooking series Allkids in the Kitchen is a special online series designed for children ages 7 and up that focuses on making healthy choices and gaining valuable culinary skills. Children gain confidence in the kitchen and parents get an opportunity to turn meal time into family time. Together, parents and children can help each other form lifelong healthy eating habits. If you are interested in registering please contact Mallory at – mcartea1@jhmi.edu
Fresh Rec Stop Recipe: Citrus & Pomegranate Salad
By Garrett Simpson, Community Health Leader January is pomegranate and citrus season, so this salad is the perfect combination to enjoy these fruits at their best. Citrus fruits are rich in multiple nutrients such as vitamin C and fiber can reduce inflammation. Pomegranates can aid in skin health and in digestion. So give this recipe a try and start your year off with a bright and zesty kick! Did you know that you can find fresh, affordable produce near you? Healthy St. Pete‘s Fresh
What Are Food Systems and Why Are They Important?
By Sarah Wiemert, Planner II The Healthy Food Action Plan focuses on uplifting and expanding aspects of the St. Petersburg food system that residents identified as priority initiatives during the community engagement phase of the Plan. A food system is an integral part of communities. But what exactly is a food system, and how does it influence whether a community is thriving? Food Systems 101 A food system is a collection of physical processes and abstract ideas that interact with people, communities, and
Fresh Rec Stop Recipe: Greek Yogurt Chocolate Pudding
By Garrett Simpson, Community Health Leader With the new year right around the corner everyone is trying to set themselves up for success. The best way to set yourself up nutritionally is to eat probiotics daily. Probiotics help your body maintain healthy gut microorganisms. Greek yogurt is full of probiotics that help prevent obesity. It’s a great source of calcium and can keep you satisfied for longer. Dark Chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants. It may improve blood flow and
Healthy Cooking Demos
Come join us for a live cooking demonstration! Chef Garrett will lead an interactive, Healthy Cooking Demo on preparing the Fresh Rec Stop recipe of the month. Healthy St. Pete’s Fresh Rec Stop program aims to increase access to fresh produce at affordable prices in convenient locations and provide monthly healthy recipe tasting opportunities at Fresh Rec Stop locations. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Wednesday, Feb. 21st, 2024 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Campbell Park Recreation Center, 601 14th St S, St. Pete, FL For more
Healthy Cooking Demos
Come join us for a live cooking demonstration! Chef Garrett will lead an interactive, Healthy Cooking Demo on preparing the Fresh Rec Stop recipe of the month. Healthy St. Pete’s Fresh Rec Stop program aims to increase access to fresh produce at affordable prices in convenient locations and provide monthly healthy recipe tasting opportunities at Fresh Rec Stop locations. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Wednesday, Jan. 17th, 2024 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Campbell Park Recreation Center, 601 14th St S, St. Pete, FL For more
Healthy Cooking Demos
Come join us for a live cooking demonstration! Chef Garrett will lead an interactive, Healthy Cooking Demo on preparing the Fresh Rec Stop recipe of the month. Healthy St. Pete’s Fresh Rec Stop program aims to increase access to fresh produce at affordable prices in convenient locations and provide monthly healthy recipe tasting opportunities at Fresh Rec Stop locations. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Tuesday, Dec. 19th, 2023 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Campbell Park Recreation Center, 601 14th St S, St. Pete, FL For more
Healthy Food Demo
Come join us for a live cooking demonstration! Chef Garrett will lead an interactive, healthy cooking demo on preparing the Fresh Rec Stop recipe of the month, Cranberry Mousse. Healthy St. Pete’s Fresh Rec Stop program aims to increase access to fresh produce at affordable prices in convenient locations and provide monthly healthy recipe tasting opportunities at Fresh Rec Stop locations. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Childs Park Recreation Center, 4301 13th Ave. S., St. Pete,
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