Plant Powered Metro New York

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About us

Plant Powered Metro New York is catalyzing the local movement for vibrant health through whole-food, plant based (WFPB) nutrition. We empower and support people who have chosen this diet and lifestyle, raise awareness locally about the tremendous health benefits, and seek to bring about communal change.

Everyone is welcome to participate in our network at any place along the journey to health. Whether you are coming to this way of life via The China Study or Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Forks Over Knives or Dr. Greger, Engine2 or Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, you will find a community of like-minded friends who are learning from each other and eager to bring the benefits of WFPB nutrition to the wider community.

Our meetings are held online and at various locations throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey.

To learn more, visit us at www.ppmny.org and join our mailing list.

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Through the Looking Glass: How Radiology Reveals Disease & Opportunities to Heal
Wed, May 13 · 7:00 PM EDT
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What does a fatty liver and a kidney stone look like through a radiologist’s lens? In this livestream event, Weill Cornell radiologist Natasha Wehrli, MD, takes you inside the body using striking real-world images and case studies to reveal how a typical Western diet contributes to liver, gallbladder, and kidney disease, PCOS, and diverticulosis -- and how whole plant foods can help prevent and even reverse disease. Drawing on medical imaging and peer-reviewed research, Dr. Wehrli will show how everyday food choices shape the health of our organs, and how diet and lifestyle can move us toward a clean bill of health.

Natasha Wehrli, MD, is a board-certified radiologist specializing in body imaging. She is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Radiologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She serves as the Director of the Body Imaging Fellowship and is a member of the Cornell Radiology Residency Education Committee.
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Dinner Social in Parkchester
Fri, May 15 · 7:00 PM EDT
Neerob Restaurant, 2096 Starling Avenue, Bronx, ny, US
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Join your Bronx neighbors for a Bangladeshi dinner at Neerob Restaurant in Parkchester, offered every Friday evening in May. After a brief introduction and presentation, we'll enjoy a delicious meal made of whole plant foods to support your well-being and prevent and reverse chronic disease. All are welcome!

Family-style dishes to be shared:
• Market dal
• Side of market greens
• Brown rice
• Spinach roti

$20 fixed price includes meal and gratuity. Meals at Neerob hosted by PPMNY are fully plant-based, oil-free, and low in added salt and sugar.

Hosted by Rogier van Vlissingen, PPMNY Ambassador
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Plant Powered Cooking Class in Parkchester
Sat, May 16 · 3:00 PM EDT
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Join us for a fun, hands-on afternoon of plant-based cooking where you’ll team up with others to prepare, cook and enjoy a wholesome meal together—building community, learning new skills, and celebrating good food.

$25 is requested for grocery money, due by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13.

Hosted by Rogier van Vlissingen, PPMNY Ambassador
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Get Started: Embrace the Power of Plants
Mon, May 18 · 7:00 PM EDT
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A welcoming introduction to plant-powered living

If you’re curious about eating more plant foods but not sure where to begin, this one’s for you! Whether you’re exploring more natural ways to support your health, hoping to feel more energized, or just want to eat more nourishing meals, this live virtual meeting will help you get started with clarity and confidence.

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a dynamic, interactive hour that explores the POWER of whole food, plant-based eating:
• Learn the basics of whole food, plant-based nutrition.
• Discover practical tips for stocking your kitchen and building simple meals you’ll enjoy.
• Hear a story of health transformation from a PPMNY community member.
• Bring your questions for our live Q&A and community conversation.

Walk away with fresh inspiration and practical tools to support your journey to lasting health, plus a free starter packet with meal ideas and simple recipes.
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