WHYY's Fit
By WHYY-FM
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Podcast Description
Making healthy food & drink choices is a wise way to keep Fit!
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Make Mine Monday | When this dinner bell rings, neighbors in one West Philadelphia community answer its call. Everyone pitches in to help make the beginning-of-the-week meal healthy - even the youngest children have their hands in the pot. The goal is to build a stronger community and ultimately, with all that healthy cooking, stronger individuals. | 3/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Delicious! | A diagnosis of diabetes, type one or type two, doesn't mean you are condemned to boring tasteless meals. British actor Robin Ellis (you might remember him from the BBC series Poldark) shares his experiences as a home cook and a diabetic in his book, "Delicious Dishes for Diabetics." | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Extra, Extra! | Read all about health, fitness and nutrition! Healthy NewsWorks is a non-profit organization teaching elementary school students how to put together a newspaper. In the process, students not only learn critical thinking and writing skills, but also healthy habits. We visit Hope Partnership, a charter school in North Philadelphia to get a scoop on their next issue. | 3/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Making (Less of) a Splash | In the past eighteen months, Pat Imms has lost over 130 pounds. She did it with a change in attitude and a lot of swimming. The Salvation Army Kroc Center in North Philadelphia provided a safe and supportive place to get her toes back in the water and catch that wave of success. | 3/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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RX for Good Health: More Fruits and Vegetables | Doctors at Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children are writing some patients prescriptions for food. No need to stop at the pharmacy, patients can pick up their discounted boxes of produce in the hospital's lobby. | 3/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Old MacDonald Had a Farm Bill Part 2 | It comes up every five years and is sometimes perceived as a pernicious weed, but The Farm Bill is a massive piece of legislation with far reaching influence. From big agribusiness, small farmers, food assistance programs, fuel for your car, access to locally produced food and more, just about everyone has an interest. Get to know your Farm Bill! | 3/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sunday Suppers... All Week | There's feeding the hungry, and then there's feeding the spirit. This week we visit the Sunday Suppers program in West Kensington. These weekly sit down meals provide not only nourishment, but also community. Families learn that coming together at the table for meals provides kids with valuable skills that improve school performance as well as daily life. | 2/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kale Is Cool... | Even when it's served hot. This versatile vegetable is the darling of veggie lovers, but don't think this hearty green doesn't belong on everyone's table. Discover why you should make it part of yours. | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Every Good Deed Deserves Another | More than an axiom, this philosophy is the foundation of the SHARE Food Program of PA. Sure, doing good feels nice but it doesn't hurt to be rewarded as well! Find out how a few hours of community service can be cashed in for food. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 9 Episodes |
