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.

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Upcoming events

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Take Charge of Diabetes with Plant-Based Nutrition
Tue, Jun 23 · 1:00 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

Food is a powerful tool to control and even reverse type 2 diabetes. In this interactive class, join Plant Powered Metro New York to clear up common myths about diabetes and reveal how eating a plant-rich diet can improve blood sugar, reduce the need for medications, and boost overall well-being. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, managing diabetes for years, or supporting a loved one, you'll walk away with practical tips to put the power of plants to work for you.

This event is free and open to the public (all ages and abilities).

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class.
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Take Charge of Diabetes with Plant-Based Nutrition
Tue, Jun 23 · 3:00 PM EDT
EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care (Bronx), 932 Southern Boulevard, Bronx County, NY, US
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Presented in partnership with EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care

Food is a powerful tool to control and even reverse type 2 diabetes. In this interactive class, join Plant Powered Metro New York to clear up common myths about diabetes and reveal how eating a plant-rich diet can improve blood sugar, reduce the need for medications, and boost overall well-being. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, managing diabetes for years, or supporting a loved one, you'll walk away with practical tips to put the power of plants to work for you.

This event is free and open to the public (all ages and abilities).

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class.
1 attendee
Top Five Foods for Hormone Health
Wed, Jun 24 · 7:00 PM EDT
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Online
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Hormones influence everything from energy and mood to metabolism and long-term health — and what we eat plays a bigger role than many people realize.

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for an empowering conversation on nutrition and hormone health with Stephanie McBurnett, RDN, Nutrition Educator for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Hosted by PPMNY’s Karina Pearse, this presentation will explore how everyday food choices can support hormone balance and overall well-being.

Through a practical, evidence-based approach, Stephanie will highlight the top foods for hormone health, including the important connection between diet, inflammation, fiber, and hormone function. Participants will learn how a low-fat, plant-based eating pattern may help naturally regulate hormones such as insulin and estrogen, while reducing inflammation and oxidative stress linked to conditions including thyroid disease, breast cancer, diabetes, and more.

Stephanie McBurnett, RDN, is a registered dietitian and nutrition educator with PCRM, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing preventive medicine through plant-based nutrition and research. Her work focuses on chronic disease prevention and women’s health, including community education initiatives. A former U.S. Naval Officer, Stephanie brings a warm, practical, and empowering approach to helping people build healthier lives through nutrition.
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Plant Powered Potluck in Ridgewood
Fri, Jun 26 · 6:30 PM EDT
Brooklyn, NY, N. Elliot Pl, Brooklyn, NY, US
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Share in great company and enjoy a wholesome potluck meal in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, with Plant Powered Metro New York, hosted by community member Mariana Tamiozzy.

For the potluck, please choose a recipe made 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.

It's a good rule of thumb to double a recipe you would make at home! Please bring a serving utensil for your dish.

Not sure what to bring? Reach out to info@ppmny.org for simple dish ideas or explore recipes via our website at ppmny.org/recipes
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