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News & Events for Health Empowerment // July 28, 2022
Better health starts here.
Whole plant foods can do wonders for our bodies. Sign up for our next virtual 21-Day Plant Powered Jumpstart to learn how plants heal — and how you can make a plant-based lifestyle work for you!
You’ll feel the difference in just 21 days. You may even add your name to our growing list of community members who have prevented, treated, or reversed a lifestyle-related disease:
“Switching to a whole food plant-based diet helped me reverse high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) that began in my 20s.”— Karina P.
“My cholesterol level has dropped by over 50 points, and my blood pressure has normalized.” — Mitch C.
“During my fifth decade, I entered menopause and gained 40 pounds which promoted acid reflux, weak knees, and poor mobility – which all quickly resolved with a WFPB meal pattern.”— Lois L.
“After undergoing bilateral mastectomies for breast cancer, I switched to a plant-based diet, which has enabled me to be cancer free for the past eight years.” — Vivian D.
Get ready for:
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Easy-to-digest nutrition education sessions
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Practical advice on making this lifestyle do-able
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Cooking demonstrations on building simple and flavorful meals
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Lots of support from our expert educators and peer mentors
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And more to make your journey fruitful and fun!
​Orientation Session: Thursday, September 8 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Educational Sessions: 5 afternoon and evening sessions ​from September 11 - October 9
Group Mentorship Meetings: Thursday afternoons or evenings September 15 - October 6
Fees range from $250 to $50. Choose the rate that best fits your budget.
Have friends struggling with a chronic illness like high blood pressure or high cholesterol? Encourage them to use food-as-medicine by sharing this email.
¿Están interesado en un Reto a base de plantas para la comunidad hispanohablante? ¡Estén atentos en las próximas semanas para obtener información de registro sobre nuestro Reto de otoño!
Interested in joining a jumpstart for Spanish speakers? Stay tuned for details about our Spanish jumpstart launching in early September.
It’s a dinner date with PPMNY! Join us at Caravan of Dreams in the East Village to connect in-person and enjoy our prix fixe menu featuring international flavors like yuzu ramen and hummus with pesto and za’atar.
All reservations are requested by Friday, August 5th.
Our friends at Ethos Farm Project are hosting a transformative farm experience at their 342-acre national historical landmark in Long Valley, NJ! Learn how to regenerate your health and the health of our planet. You’ll hear from Ron Weiss, MD, Ethos Farm Project founder and PPMNY Medical Advisor, alongside T. Colin Campbell, PhD; Joel Fuhrman, MD; Michael Klaper, MD; and other experts.
Ethos Farm Days Saturday, September 24 - Sunday, September 25, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 177 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ 1 day adult pass $49 / 2 day adult pass $89 -purchase tickets here Children under 12 are free, and meals are available to purchase.
Interested in carpooling with PPMNY community members? Complete this formand we’ll be in touch.
Learn how Lianna Levine Reisner, PPMNY Network Director, found healing for her persistent endometriosis pain and other chronic issues during her recent interview on the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s Exam Room Podcast. Her health recovery led her to be a part of our founding team — and the PPMNY community is grateful! Listen here.
Next month, Lianna is sharing her personal endometriosis case study with medical professionals at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine in Washington, D.C. Join her there August 18-20 to hear the latest in nutrition research. The program includes 20 continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists. Or tune in for our Catching Up with Change Makers livestream event featuring Lianna on August 10th.
Plant-strong athletes in our community, and around the world, demonstrate how powerful plants are in fueling even our most extreme sports. We’re excited to share the recent achievements of two of our community members:
Leigh Ettinger, MD, PPMNY Medical Advisor, just completed a 6-day cycling tour in the Pyrenees mountains, riding the same roads as the Tour de France! Learn more about Dr. Ettinger’s journey and how he managed to eat plant-based during the tour on Instagram @thedoctorherbivore.
Robert Klein, PPMNY Lifestyle Mentor, completed the Ironman 70.3 mile Eagleman race in Cambridge, Maryland, in June and followed it up with his first full-distance Ironman (104.6 miles!) this past Sunday at the Lake Placid Ironman.
Want more inspiration? Check out the 2019 documentary, The Game Changers, which debunks the myth in fitness nutrition that animal protein is essential for top physical performance.
Saturday, July 30, 5:00 - 9:00 PM - Brookhaven, NY Harmony at the Farm Hosted by the Hamlet Organic Garden Farm
Saturday, August 13, 12:00 - 8:00 PM - Commodore Barry Park, Brooklyn Black VegFest
Saturday, August 20, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Washington Heights Family Garden Day Hosted by the Washington Heights/Inwood Food Council
Earlier this month, folks enjoyed getting together for an al fresco dinner full of delicious plants during our summer potluck at the Lifestyle Building in Astoria. Thanks to everyone who attended, including PPMNY jumpstart grad Wanda Radetti (pictured), and our host Enrica Sacca, PPMNY Queens Organizer (not pictured).
Our culinary fun continues at Harlem Grown’s Saturdays on the Farm events held at their 127th Street Impact Farm. On Saturday, PPMNY volunteers, dietitian Kristin Kabay, Louise Cohen-Silver, and Iain Waller (not pictured), prepared beet hummus and pesto to share with participants.Learn more here.
Last week, Dr. Kim Williams, Sr., joined us to discuss how whole foods promote the growth of good bacteria in our gut microbiome and the importance of a healthy gut to our overall health, including our cardiovascular system. Watch the replay.
Our mailing address: Plant Powered Metro New York, PO Box 20771, New York NY 10025
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.
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