GrowingGreat is delighted to welcome our new Executive Director, Jennifer Jovanovic, and introduce her to you. “We were looking for someone to take GrowingGreat into the future — to bring our nutrition and gardening programs to new audiences nationwide,” said Board President Maria Marrill...
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Show your loved ones just how much you care with these homemade, healthy and sweet Valentine’s Day treats. Love Potion Float ice cubes made from pomegranate juice in a fruit smoothie (like the Cabbage Berry one below) for a special “love potion” your sweetie is sure to enjoy. Recipe here...
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It is important for children and adults to refuel their “engines” after exercise in order to replenish the nutrients lost. As soon as possible post-workout, eat a snack with carbs and protein. Carbs replenish the glycogen lost through exercise and protein helps muscles rebuild and repair...
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Thanks to a generous donation from the Howard Hughes Corporation, GrowingGreat launched the nutrition program at Blue School in Seaport Village, New York on December 3rd and 4th, 2013. A long-time GrowingGreat super-docent, Lisa Crumb, taught lesson #1, “Feed Your Engines: Protein, Fats, and...
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This holiday season, why not give the greatest gift of all – food! Homemade gifts are unique, inexpensive, and from the heart. Here are some healthy, home-cooked gift ideas sure to delight anyone on your list. Sweet and Savory Spiced Nuts Adapted from Seven Spoons Start to Finish: 25 minutes ...
Learn moreDue to our strong commitment to planting local gardens and teaching healthy nutrition to our youth, GrowingGreat has been selected again to team up with Jack Johnson on his 2013 From Here To Now To You Tour. The tour is being coordinated by All At Once, a social action network connecting...
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