Nutrition Programs

PlantJoy.nyc offers in-person nutrition presentations for Older Adult Centers (OACs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and other groups across New York City.  These interactive sessions focus on nutritious affordable meals, with an emphasis on fresh, local, and seasonal produce.

We also make it fun – with word searches, plant-themed trivia, sharing with each other, and tasty samples of seasonal veggies.

For Older Adult Centers seeking nutrition credit, the following topics have been approved to meet the NYSOFA requirements for one nutrition education credit:

  • Easy Ways to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Meals
  • Easy Ways to Build a Healthy Meal
  • Easy Ways to Choose Colors of Good Health
  • Easy Ways to Choose Healthy Portions
  • Easy Ways to Cook with Beans
  • Easy Ways to Cut the Salt
  • Easy Ways to Eat a Variety of Protein
  • Easy Ways to Eat Enough Fiber
  • Easy Ways to Eat the Whole Plant
  • Easy Ways to Enjoy Fresh Greens
  • Easy Ways to Flavor Food without Salt
  • Easy Ways to Freeze Fruits and Vegetables
  • Easy Ways to Keep Food Safe
  • Easy Ways to Make a Shopping List
  • Easy Ways to Read an Ingredients List
  • Easy Ways to Save Money by Buying in Season
  • Easy Ways to Save Money on Healthy Food
  • Easy Ways to Store Fruits and Vegetables
  • Easy Ways to Understand Signs of Hunger and Fullness
  • Easy Ways to Use the Nutrition Facts Label
  • Every Sip Adds Up
  • How Much Sugar is in Your Drink?
  • Stock up with Staple Foods
  • Sugar
  • Fiber
  • Salt
  • Healthier Eating for a Healthier Heart
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