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News & Events for Health Empowerment // April 21, 2022
Meet, greet, watch, and learn at the 10th installment of the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival + Symposium taking place next month! PPMNY is honored to be the nonprofit beneficiary for this year’s festival. It’s a chance to connect with thousands of people interested in eating more plants. We’re excited to share that a number of the faces you’ll see on stage at this massive two-day plant-based food festival are PPMNY educators, advisors, and friends! Included in the lineup are:
Saturday, May 21
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12:00 PM: Doctors Who Heal With Plants
Saray Stancic, MD, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Shivam Joshi, MD, NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Michelle H. Loy, MD, FAAP, DipABLM, Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Moderated by Wendy Sax, PPMNY Board Member
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1:30 PM: Food Demo with Cathy Katin-Grazzini, PPMNY Community Advisor
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3:00 PM: Building Resilient Black Communities Through Plant-Based Nutrition
Aisha N. Smith, NP, Smithcare
Genny Mack, holistic nutritionist and fitness coach, The EAT School
Sam Boyce, health coach, Boycemode
Moderated by Rebecca Johnson, PPMNY Culinary Organizer
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5:15 PM: Food Demo with La Familia Cornejal with Stephanie Cornejal, PPMNY Latinx Organizer, and her parents, Maria Ariza and Orlando Cornejal
Sunday, May 22
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2:15 PM: Food Demo with Plant Daddy with Dan Shuman and Dan Carraciolo
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3:00 PM:Farm to Hospital with Ron Weiss, MD, Ethos Primary Care, and PPMNY Medical Advisor
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3:45 PM: Food Demo with Rebecca Johnson, PPMNY Culinary Organizer and plant-based chef
Times are subject to change.
Spread the word to family and friends, and grab your tickets today! To make a gift to PPMNY with your ticket purchase, scroll to the bottom of the screen after selecting a ticket.
NYC Vegetarian Food Festival + Symposium Saturday, May 21 - Sunday, May 22 Metropolitan Pavilion - 125 W. 18th Street 1 day - $30 / 2 day VIP - $75 - purchase tickets here Kids under 10 are free, and special discounts are available for students, seniors, and military personnel.
How much water does it take to grow our food? Plant foods are much less water-intensive than farmed animals because we not only water the animals but also water the plants that feed them. Scientists estimate that people who eat a plant-based diet use about 1/13 the water that omnivores use. Cornell researcher David Pimental and colleagues wrote: "Approximately 1000 liters (L) of water are required to produce 1 kilogram (kg) of cereal grain, and 43,000 L to produce 1 kg of beef." Eating lower down on the food chain -- plants instead of animals – reduces our collective impact on our water systems.
Next month, we’ll learn how healthy soil creates nutrient-dense plants and ultimately fuels our gut microbiome during our visit to Ethos Farm. The regenerative organic agriculture techniques used at Ethos Farm foster diverse microbial life in the soil, sequester carbon into the soil, and preserve water!
As we celebrate nature and a healthy microbiome, you'll hear more from Nora Pugliese, Ethos Farm Manager, alongside Ron Weiss, MD, founder of the Ethos Farm Project, and Gladis Zinati, PhD, from the Rodale Institute. Our day also includes shopping at the Doctor’s Farmer’s Market, a bring-your-own picnic, a culinary demo, and farm-fresh refreshments.
Discounted and sponsor-level rates are available. Please give as generously as you are able. Special thanks to Anita Mancini, PPMNY Board Member, for sponsoring the trip in part.
Need a ride to the farm? Seats are available on a PPMNY chartered bus that departs from Manhattan at 10:00 AM and returns in the evening.
Give yourself the chance to experience the healing power of whole plant foods! Our 21-Day Plant Powered Jumpstart explores why a plant-based diet is optimal for health and teaches the practical skills to make the transition easier — all with the support of our educators, facilitators, and peer mentors.
Choose the program fee that fits your budget:
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Sponsor rate (supports participation for you and one other): $250
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Sustainer rate (pays for your participation): $150
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Community rate (discounted): $50
Orientation Session: Thursday, May 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Educational Sessions: Specific Sundays and Tuesdays ​between May 15 - June 12
Group Mentorship Meetings: Thursday afternoons or evenings, ​​May 19 - June 9
Have a friend dealing with high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic aches and pains? Approaching these chronic illnesses using food-as-medicine offers a path to healing. Spark their curiosity by sharing this email!
Make a gift of $100+ and provide a scholarship to community members with financial hardship.
Nutrición con atención plena con Andreas García ¡CANCELADO!
Disculpándonos por adelantado, este evento ha sido cancelado y será reprogramado. Mantente atento para la fecha.
Get active and connect with how our food is grown with this family-friendly event. Practice some yoga, explore the urban garden, and hear how whole plant foods nourish our bodies and help protect the planet.
Learn about a new, truly local food system founded by Henry Obispo in the South Bronx, ReBORN FARMS, that uses vertical farming as a solution to food insecurity, while also promoting food sovereignty and wellness within BIPOC communities.
Working alongside PPMNY’s Network Director to develop and implement an engaging schedule of public education programming, this role will coordinate event planning by maintaining a master schedule, securing local and national presenters, support program marketing, and providing event guidance and support to our grassroots leaders. Applications will only be accepted through April 30th. Learn more and apply here.
This role will work closely with our Director of Community Education to help PPMNY offer well-organized culinary programming to our partner organizations, overseeing logistics to ensure quality preparation and implementation of diverse cooking demonstrations, including Food for Life classes. Open until filled.Learn more and apply here.
For candidates with experience in commercial kitchens, the Culinary Empowerment Coordinator role may be combined with the Healthy Restaurants Project Manager role to create a full-time position.
Sherry Jarrett, PPMNY Educational Design & Evaluation Director, shared her plant-based lifestyle with family and friends this Easter with dishes that were sure to wow, including a lentil-filled "Vegan Wellington,” Eggplant Rollatini, and Stuffed Mushrooms.
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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