CHEF PHILIP’S 10 ESSENTIAL HERBS AND SPICES
Bay Leaves. These subtle-tasting leaves give any dish you put them in an aromatic quality not unlike tea. Your food certainly won’t suffer without a few dried bay leaves thrown in, but you will definitely notice a more complex smell and flavor with them. I put them in everything from pasta sauce, soups and stews, and, my absolute favorite, plain rice. Throw a couple of dried bay leaves in your rice cooker next time and you will see what I’m
Fall Into Health Bingo
Explore St. Petersburg, experience a new Healthy St. Pete program and bring a friend along to try a healthy activity this fall! Check out the ideas below to accomplish each of the bingo squares - or try a new way to get three in a row. After you complete a square, submit pictures via JotForm to be entered to win a #HealthyStPete prize pack! Each item accomplished equals one entry. Contest runs November 1-30. Submit pictures here: https://form.jotform.com/sppr/fall-into-health-bingo Click here to download
Healthier Together Virtual Workshop
Join us for our next FREE Healthier Together Workshop to help get connected to your community and learn how to take action! Healthier Together aims to begin conversations and elevate health as a shared valued with local experts as well as St. Petersburg residents. Register today for this third workshop in a quarterly series of community engagement events. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 10AM - 11:30AM REGISTER AND LEARN MORE HERE: bit.ly/WorkshopHSP Presenters include: Healthier Together Ambassadors and local experts Local business leaders Neighborhood Champions Healthy St. Pete staff members Goals of this
Fresh Rec Stop Recipe: Pasta with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Spinach
This Italian comfort food pasta dish is big enough for the whole family. Easy and affordable to make, this recipe makes use of shelf-stable ingredients like dry pasta, canned chickpeas, and canned tomatoes. Did you know canned tomatoes contain just as many vitamins and nutrients as fresh tomatoes, but with the additional benefit of lycopene – a powerful antioxidant that protects the body against cell damage? Click here to download the recipe. Try it at home and click here to join
Fresh Rec Stop Recipe: Spring Vegetable Sauté
Looking to add more veggies to your diet? Try this spring vegetable sauté as a side or a main dish. This is a super quick and easy recipe to get you familiar with seasonal vegetables. Click here to download the recipe. Try it at home and click here to join our Healthy St. Pete Facebook group for more healthy news and tips. Use #HealthyStPete on Instagram and follow @StPeteParksRec. Want to learn more about the Fresh Rec Stop program and our recipes?
Health360 is Back… and VIRTUAL
Our Health360 program offers nutrition education, obesity prevention classes, family cooking experiences, financial wellness, and social-emotional learning opportunities. Classes have transitioned to VIRTUAL for this fall session. All sessions are FREE and include a FREE $10 produce voucher with every class attended. Class size is limited and registration is required. All classes are evidence based and instructed by industry professionals. Partner organizations include Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, BayCare, University of Florida IFAS, and more. Learn more and register here: http://bit.ly/HSPSignUp
6 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Immune System
Now more than ever we must understand that Our Health Is Our Wealth. Our immune system is essential for our survival. Without an immune system, our bodies would be open to attack from bacteria, viruses, parasites, and more. This vast network of cells and tissues is constantly on the lookout for invaders, and once an enemy is spotted, a complex attack is mounted. Diet Following a diet rich in antioxidants is essential to supporting your immune system. Abundant in many fruits and
Summer Week Ten – Celebrate You
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Fresh Rec Stop Recipe: Veggie Fajitas
Try these veggie fajitas for a tasty and easy meatless version of this Southwest classic. Get to know your seasonings and let the spices bring out the rich flavors of these vegetables. Click here to download the recipe. Try it at home and click here to join our Healthy St. Pete Facebook group for more healthy news and tips. Use #HealthyStPete on Instagram and follow @StPeteParksRec. Want to learn more about the Fresh Rec Stop program and our recipes? Click here to
Summer Week Nine – Stand Up For What’s Right
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