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On Monday at the Stomp Out Obesity class, we talked about the health implications of eating too much sugar. Did you know that the average American eats 20 more pounds of sugar per year than we did in 1970? The amount that we eat now is equivalent to an astounding 6 cups of sugar per week! Eating excessive
On the BSCAH Urban Farm, we have a chicken coop with twelve egg-laying hens. This past week at the Stomp Out Obesity program, students from the Eagle Scholars Academy prepared a healthier version of egg salad using eggs that we gathered from the coop earlier that day. By using nonfat Greek yogurt to replace some
Do you ever have difficulty finding time for a well-balanced breakfast before you head out the door? Last week at our Stomp Out Obesity program for adolescents, we made no-bake granola bars that can be prepared in advance for an easy, healthy breakfast on-the-go. This recipe incorporates whole grains, protein, and zero refined sugar, to give you a
On Friday, January 25th, Madea Allen was back at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger for the first Chef’s Corner of 2013. She made pear raisin muesli using items from the pantry. This easy-to-prepare recipe can be eaten with yogurt as part of a well-balanced breakfast or snack. The recipe promotes heart health by integrating whole
Certified organic chef Madea Allen was back for the second installment of Chef’s Corner at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger pantry. Using items from the pantry, Madea made a delicious and healthy salad of marinated tomatoes. This is an ideal relish to serve alongside lean protein like chicken or fish, or you can enjoy the salad on
Do you ever have a hard time finding a recipe for all the items you pick up at the pantry? Gwen, one of our pantry customers, came up with a great pasta recipe that uses many items that we regularly have in the pantry. This recipe is also great because it is very healthy, incorporating fresh
Check out the recipe from November Chef’s Corner with certified organic chef, Madea Allen! Ms. Allen uses creativity and resourcefulness to make a healthy dish from items available in our pantry that day. This time, she made a fall favorite: sauteed apples. You could eat these delicious apples with lowfat yogurt and honey for a healthy breakfast, or alongside a lean
Jénae Joseph is a BSCAH Green Teen who helps to maintain our urban community garden. This experience has inspired her return to her Guyanese traditions of home-cooked, healthy meals. Here is one dish from her collection! Ingredients: 1 eggplant, chopped into small cubes 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2-3 scallions,
From EatingWell: November/December 2008 “The zesty lemon-garlic rub for this turkey gives it amazing flavor. Instead of using a conventional supermarket turkey that’s been “enhanced” with added sodium solution, here we brine a natural or organic turkey to keep the meat extra juicy without a lot of extra sodium.” 12 servings, 3 ounces turkey &
From EatingWell: November/December 2008 “This ultimate fall and winter tart showcases the best fruits of the season: pears, apples and cranberries. Unlike other tarts, the tarte tatin is made upside down in a skillet. You start by cooking the fruit, then top it with the dough, carefully tuck in the edges and let it cook.