Get Heart Smart at Garden’s Greenmarket
Posted in Exhibitions, The Edible Garden on August 3rd, 2010 by Plant Talk – Be the first to commentNew Program Features Health Screenings, Cooking Demos, Walking Trails
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Sarah Bolson is Associate Director of Foundation Relations. |
Editor’s note: The USDA has proclaimed this week, August 1–7, National Farmers Market Week.
I recently visited the Greenmarket, as I do on most Wednesdays, to pick fresh fruit for the remainder of the work week. In the past, my visits lasted no more than the handful of minutes it took to find whatever items I craved. I left the endless supply of herbs and vegetables—many with names I did not recognize—untouched for a braver and more skilled chef than I can profess to be. But what I found on this particular Wednesday was a deeply enriching experience.
This is because now the Garden’s Greenmarket is about more than simply food. If you visit the market, you will find a host of free activities and programs designed to teach visitors how to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. The Heart Smart Program, which is supported in part by an American Heart Association New York City Community Impact Grant and the MetLife Foundation, encourages participants to connect the foods they eat to their well-being through activities designed to improve cardiovascular health. read more »