Microwave scrambled egg: Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in microwave-safe bowl until blended. microwave on HIGH 45 seconds: stir. microwave until eggs are almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer. Open Faced Breakfast Sandwich: Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the egg with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Spread mashed avocado […]
Healthy tzatziki: Combine 1 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 of a grated cucumber, juice of one lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 30 minutes and enjoy as a dip for veggies! Zesty Cucumber Snack: Peel and slice the cucumber. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lime onto the cucumbers and sprinkle […]
Protein powders may be the most popular exercise supplement out there. They are marketed to people who want to build muscle, and you’ll see them advertised in fitness magazines. You hear people at the gym talking about protein, and almost every grocery store sells ready-to-drink protein shakes near the checkout counter. But can taking protein […]
On April 27th, we had the pleasure of hosting another Family Meal event at Teacher’s College at Columbia! Thank you to Teacher’s College for hosting us, and to all of our wonderful families and students who came out. We had a wonderful time cooking new, healthy recipes and learning about healthy eating! In case you […]
You are invited to our second BeWell family cooking event of the year on April 27th! We had our first family cooking event in December 2018 and had so much fun cooking healthy lasagna, making smoothies, and eating healthy desserts. We can’t wait to have our second family cooking event on April 27th. In case […]
It’s finally March, which means we’ve almost made it through the winter! With the changing month comes warmer weather, which means it’s time to get outside and get active again! Click here to see all the different fitness events being offered in March through NYC Parks. There are so many activities to choose from, including: […]
Eating healthy foods is an important part of living an overall healthy life. Choosing healthy foods is easier when we know how to find and prepare more healthful options. Here are some BeWell tips for choosing to eat healthy this month: Click here to access the BeWell healthy snacks map, where we highlight healthy options […]
All sorts of things can affect whether or not you eat fruits and vegetables-these include the taste, recipes you use, prize of the produce, or seasonal availability. Canned or frozen produce is usually cheaper, because the price of fresh produce can depend on factors like the time of year and where you live in relation […]
On December 8th, 2018, BeWell hosted our first BeWell Bites event! We came together with BridgeUP scholars, families, and friends, and spent time preparing and trying new foods. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet everyone who came, and we’re looking forward to more events like this in the future! Here are some of the recipes […]
Sometimes it can be hard to find healthy snacks in our neighborhoods. If you’re having a hard time choosing healthy foods when you go to BridgeUP or walk around your neighborhood, we’re here to help! Click this link to access our BeWell Healthy Foods Map. We created this map to highlight that there are lots […]
