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Welcome to Eat Healthy, Be Active NYC, a service of the NYC Health Department, where New Yorkers are talking about healthy eating & active living.

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NOTE: This site is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion or treatment. If you are experiencing a medical problem, you should always consult with a health professional.

11/02/2026

Looking for a fun way to talk about cooking and healthy eating in your community?

Join a Stellar Farmers Market workshop at locations across Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan. Workshops run through mid-November, so there’s still time to join us and learn new ways to prepare healthy meals. Check out the schedule to find a workshop near you!

For more information, visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nutrition-education.page #:~: text=2025%20Stellar%20Farmers %20Markets%20Workshops

10/30/2026

Halloween is a fun time for kids and adults alike! Keep the night safe and enjoyable with these trick-or-treating tips:

🎃 Balance Treats and Meals: Have a healthy meal or snack before heading out so the kids aren’t too hungry while collecting treats. They will be less likely to fill up on candy.
🎃 Inspect Treats: Remind children to wait until they get home before eating their treats. Check the treats for damaged wrappers or anything unusual.
🎃 Check for Allergens: If your child has food allergies, carefully read candy labels before they eat their treats.
🎃 Watch for Choking Hazards: Treats like gum, peanuts, and hard candies can be a choking hazard for young children.

Have a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween.

10/27/2026

You can find a wide range of leafy winter greens at farmers markets throughout NYC right now. Winter greens include kale, collard greens, mustard greens and Swiss chard. They add rich flavor as well as lots of vitamin A and fiber to your meal.

Join us this week at a Stellar Farmers Market workshop to learn more about all the different types of leafy greens and what you can use them for.

Stellar Farmers Market is hosting fun, interactive workshops at select farmers markets throughout NYC. Find a location near you, https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nutrition-education.page #:~:text=2025%20Stellar
%20Farmers%20Markets%20Workshops

10/20/2026

Now is a great time to enjoy sweet potatoes!

Sweet potatoes bring the flavor of fall. They are rich in beta-carotene, which our bodies convert into vitamin A. Vitamin A is good for your eyes and skin.

Learn how to use this seasonal favorite at a Stellar Farmers Market workshop near you, https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nutrition-education.page #:~:text=2025%20Stellar
%20Farmers%20Markets%20Workshops

10/19/2026

Join us this week at a Stellar Farmers Market workshop for tips on meal planning! Learn about your “planning personality” and the benefits that meal planning might have for you.

Find a Stellar Farmers Market workshop near you, https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nutrition-education.page #:~:text=2025%20Stellar
%20Farmers%20Markets%20Workshops

10/14/2026

Get more of your favorite fall fruits and vegetables with Health Bucks! 🍎🍏🥕🌽

These $2 coupons can be used to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets. For every $2 spent at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, get $2 in Health Bucks, up to $10 per day.

Text “So Good” or “Muy Rico” to 55676 to find the closest farmers market.

10/12/2026

Eating in a balanced way can mean different things for different people. A nutritionally balanced meal can support good health. This means eating fruits and vegetables, healthy proteins, and whole grains when you can. Food can also help bring joy and connection to culture.

Come to a Stellar Farmers Market workshop near you to hear more and to think about what balanced meals look like in your life. https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nutrition-education.page #:~:text=2025%20Stellar
%20Farmers%20Markets%20Workshops

10/11/2026

Beans are an affordable source of protein and fiber. And, they are delicious in lots of different types of recipes!

Visit a Stellar Farmers Market workshop to hear more about the benefits of adding beans and other plant proteins to your plate https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nutrition-education.page #:~:text=2025%20Stellar
%20Farmers%20Markets%20Workshops

10/09/2026

Sign-up to receive updates from the NYC Health Department’s Healthy Eating Unit (HEU)!

The Nutrition Updates newsletter from the HEU is shared every other month and promotes important and timely information about our team’s nutrition initiatives along with other related announcements and resources from the Health Department and other City agencies.

Use this link to sign-up! https://nycdohmh.surveymonkey.com/r/M2VFS6C

10/06/2026

You can add plenty of flavor to your meals without relying on salt alone.

This week’s Stellar Farmers Market workshops will feature recipes that use herbs and spices to add flavor while using less salt. Try this flavorful Louisiana Red Beans and discover new ways to season your favorite dishes.

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