Plant Powered Metro New York

New York, NY, US

904 members · Public group

Organized by Lynn and 4 others

What we’re about

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.

Upcoming events (4+)

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Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT Shop for Health at Your Neighborhood Market
EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care, Bronx County, NY
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In partnership with EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care

Join us for a friendly, hands-on shopping experience that makes healthy eating easy and enjoyable. You’ll learn how to pick, store, and prepare seasonal fruits and vegetables, read food labels with confidence, and discover budget-friendly, plant-powered options for diverse cultures and family stages. We’ll also point out delicious ways to improve your blood sugar. Come with questions, leave with inspiration — and maybe even a few groceries!

We’ll start with a brief 15-minute lesson at Neighborhood Care before walking together to the local supermarket for 50 minutes of guided exploration. This month’s tour will take place at Fine Fare, 2526 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458. Please bring your shopping bags if you plan to purchase groceries after the tour ends.

This event is free and open to the public.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class.
1 attendee
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 6:30 PM EDTProtecting Your Heart with Nutrition: What the Science Says, and Why It Matters
Marble Collegiate Church, New York, NY
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Presented in Partnership with Marble Collegiate Church

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but there’s powerful evidence that our everyday food choices can make a life-changing difference. Join Marble Collegiate Church and Plant Powered Metro New York as we welcome cardiologist Hooman Yaghoobzadeh, MD, from Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, a leading expert on nutrition in clinical practice, for an eye-opening talk on how the foods we eat affect the cardiovascular system and whole-body health. With clarity and warmth, Dr. Yaghoobzadeh will break down the science and explain how we can reduce risk factors and even reverse heart disease using food as medicine.

Dr. Hooman Yaghoobzadeh is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He practices internal medicine and cardiology in Manhattan. Dr. Yaghoobzadeh's dedication to excellence has been highlighted by his peers through numerous awards including the "Voluntary Attending of the Year," a Teaching Excellence Award, Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors as well as New York Magazine’s Best Doctors several years running. He has been featured on the NBC Today Show, CBS Evening News, and multiple radio talk shows. Dr. Yaghoobzadeh also serves as an advisor of the public health organization Plant Powered Metro New York.
9 attendees+4
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 10:00 AM EDTMarket Tour: Whole Foods Market in the Bowery
Whole Foods Market, New York, NY
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Abundant with fresh, local produce, farmers' markets are the perfect place to find your favorites and discover new-to-you fruits and vegetables to add to your plate. Join Meg Crosby, PPMNY Lifestyle Mentor, on a tour of Whole Foods Market in the Bowery, where we'll explore the diverse world of seasonal plant foods and connect with local farmers. Learn tips for choosing, storing, and enjoying the bounty of summer produce. Come prepared to leave with inspiration for your next nutritious snack or delicious meal of whole plant foods!

This event is limited to 8 participants. Registrants will receive details on the meeting point and volunteer contact information prior to the event.
2 attendees
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 11:00 AM EDTMarket Tour: Celebrating Juneteenth at East New York Farmers' Market
East New York Farmers' Market, Kings County, NY
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Abundant with fresh, local produce, farmers' markets are the perfect place to find your favorites and discover new-to-you fruits and vegetables to add to your plate. Join Kele Nkhereanye, PPMNY Organizer, on a tour of East New York Farmers' Market, where we'll explore the diverse world of seasonal plant foods and connect with local farmers. Learn tips for choosing, storing, and enjoying the bounty of summer produce. Come prepared to leave with inspiration for your next nutritious snack or delicious meal of whole plant foods!

This event is limited to 8 participants. Registrants will receive details on the meeting point and volunteer contact information prior to the event.
3 attendees