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.

Featured event

Laughter is the Best Medicine: An Evening of Comedy

Tue, Jul 14 · 5:00 PM EDT

St. Mark's Comedy Club, 12 St. Mark's Place, New York, CA, US

Get ready for a night of laughs at St. Marks Comedy Club — the only plant-based comedy club in the city! Join the Plant Powered Metro New York community after work for a social hour followed by stand-up comedy acts with local comedians.

5:00 PM: Doors open
6:00 PM: Showtime (acts TBA)

All tickets include a whole food, plant-based meal and mocktail. Additional purchases may be made at the bar.

Help us raise essential funds for PPMNY’s mission by purchasing a ticket with donation, or making an additional donation of your choice when you register.

1 attendee

Upcoming events

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Healthy Swaps: Easy Recipe Makeovers for Better Blood Sugar
Mon, Jul 6 · 12:00 PM EDT
EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care (Queens), 206-20 Linden Boulevard, Queens County, NY, US
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Presented in partnership with EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care

Tired of feeling like you have to give up your favorite meals to control your blood sugar? Learn how to transform everyday recipes using simple, affordable plant-based ingredients — without sacrificing flavor. This interactive session will include a brief food demo and tasting, showing you how to swap in nourishing whole plant foods to improve blood sugar and leave your taste buds satisfied.

This event is free and open to the public.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class.
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Plant Powered Potluck in Astoria
Wed, Jul 8 · 6:00 PM EDT
The Lifestyle Building, Astoria, Queens County, NY, US
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Share in great company and enjoy a wholesome potluck meal with Plant Powered Metro New York when we gather at The Lifestyle Building in Astoria, hosted by Enrica Sacca, PPMNY co-founder and lead organizer.

For the potluck, please choose a plant-based recipe with whole plant foods — whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Please, no animal-based foods, vegan processed foods, white flours, or added oils, and we ask you to minimize added sweeteners and salt.

If this sounds intimidating, don't worry! Contact Enrica at enrica.sacca@ppmny.org to discuss simple dish ideas or check out our recipes at: ppmny.org/recipes.

It's a good rule of thumb to double a recipe you would make at home! Please bring a serving utensil for your dish.
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Healthy Swaps: Easy Recipe Makeovers for Better Blood Sugar
Thu, Jul 9 · 2:00 PM EDT
EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care (Bronx), 932 Southern Boulevard, Bronx County, NY, US
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Presented in partnership with EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care

Tired of feeling like you have to give up your favorite meals to control your blood sugar? Learn how to transform everyday recipes using simple, affordable plant-based ingredients — without sacrificing flavor. This interactive session will include a brief food demo and tasting, showing you how to swap in nourishing whole plant foods to improve blood sugar and leave your taste buds satisfied.

This event is free and open to the public.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class.
1 attendee
Dinner Social in Sunset Park
Mon, Jul 13 · 7:00 PM EDT
Location not specified yet
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Join Plant Powered Metro New York for an evening of delicious food and community at Lucky Vege House in Sunset Park, a beloved neighborhood restaurant known for its creative Chinese cuisine.

Guests will order directly from the menu and are welcome to choose from a variety of plant-based appetizers, entrées, and desserts.

The estimated cost is $30–$40 per person, including tax and gratuity. Dishes will contain some salt and oil. No added sugar is used. Gluten-free options are available.

Lucky Vege House accepts both credit cards and cash; however, to make splitting the bill easier, we encourage guests to bring enough cash.

Hosted by Mabel Lam-Johns, PPMNY Volunteer
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