Emotional & Mental Health
Ingredient Spotlight: Eggs
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 […]
Ingredient Spotlight: Cucumbers
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 […]
Is taking protein powders a good way to build muscle?
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 […]
Recipes from our Family Meal Event
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 […]
Family Cooking Event on April 27th
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 […]
NYC Fitness Events in March
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: […]
Did you know March is National Nutrition Month?
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 […]
Fresh, Canned, and Frozen Produce: Is there a Difference
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 […]
BeWell Bites Family Meal
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 […]
BeWell Healthy Snacks Map
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 […]
Vegan Mexican Food Recipes
Are you looking for healthy recipes to make at home? Check out veganmexicanfood.com! This is what they say about healthy Mexican cooking: “Many Mexican dishes are naturally vegan, like nopales and ensalada de frutas con chile, while others are easily made vegan, like rice, beans, and posole. For those dishes that may contain animal ingredients, […]
Is taking creatine safe?
If you’ve been going to the gym, talking to your friends about working out, or reading fitness articles online you’ve probably heard of creatine. Creatine is one of the most popular supplements on the market. What is creatine? Creatine is a natural substance found in your body. Along with other nutrients, your body uses creatine […]
Breakfasts on the Go: Overnight Oats
We all know how hectic mornings can get. In between rushing to make it on school on time, to making sure that you get on your proper train/bus, the option for eating breakfast many times will fly out the door. But it’s important to understand how important breakfast is. It will help give you energy […]
Ingredient Spotlight: Sweet Potatoes
Ingredient Spotlight: Sweet Potatoes It’s finally Fall, which means a bunch of our favorite fruits and vegetables are now in season. Buying produce in season means it is cheaper and it tastes better. These are some of the ingredients that are in season in November: Apples Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Collard Greens Kale Pears […]
Healthy Soup Recipes
Now that the weather is cooling down, it’s our favorite time of the year… soup time! Try making one of these healthy soup recipes which are nutritious, delicious, and keep you warm! Vegetarian Chili Cook time: 40 minutes You will need: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, […]
YouTube Fitness Videos
Interested in working out at home, but don’t know where to start? YouTube can be a valuable resource for you to try new workouts and get moving! Here are a few of our favorite fitness focused YouTube accounts for you to try. BeFiT Want to try something new? This YouTube channel features a variety of […]
The Anytime, Anywhere Workout for Busy Parents
When you’re a parent, it can be hard to find time to do things that are just for you. Check out this quick workout you can do anywhere. Try doing these exercises in your apartment or explore a park with your kids or friends and try some of them! You don’t need a lot […]
Fiber: An Important Part of Your Teen’s Diet
Fiber is a vital part of the diet, but unfortunately it is often overlooked! According to this article from the American Association of Pediatrics, a study found that teens who ate high-fiber meals not only ate sufficient amounts of calories per day but also benefited from the added consumption of vitamins and minerals that […]
A Teenager’s Nutritional Needs
Have you noticed a change in your teen’s appetite as they have started growing up? We turn to the American Association of Pediatrics for some guidelines on a teenager’s nutritional needs. Specifically, this article gives guidelines for your teen’s consumption of calories, protein, carbs, dietary fat, and vitamins and minerals. As the article explains, it’s […]
8 fitness Tips for Parents to Review with their Teenagers
Exercise can play an important role in your teen’s life by helping them relieve stress or maintain a positive body image as their body goes through changes. There are big and small ways you can help them reach their fitness and physical activity goals. Click here for eight tips to keep in mind to make […]
8-Week Eat Clean Meal Plan
Are you looking to eat more wholesome foods but need some recipe inspiration? Click this link to check out Joanna Soh’s 8-week clean eating meal plan. We’re excited to try the black bean and sweet potato lettuce wraps and the 3-ingredient no-bake oatmeal bars! Eating wholesome, natural foods like these ones will help you feel […]
Helping Teens Build a Healthy Body Image
We love this story about Dawn Larkin-Wallace, a mother of three in Baldwin, New York, who took up running as a way to bond with and motivate her family to adopt healthy habits. Read about how Larkin-Wallace made healthy living a lifestyle for this family, and not just a fad. They explain the difficulty in […]
Why do we eat so much processed food?
Eating a diet that does not have enough healthy vegetables and fruits causes a lot of health problems. And, while unhealthy foods are often cheap to buy, they can be expensive to our health over the long run. Why do Americans eat so many processed foods? Government subsidies are given to farmers to grow corn and […]
Myths of hypertension: Learn about sodium
While adding a lot of table salt to your food is bad for you and can raise your blood pressure, the real bad actor is the sodium in the packaged food you buy and in meals from restaurants. Most people understand that junk food such as potato chips are high in sodium, but what people don’t realize […]