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Nancy, Yep ... my SI friend would ferry into Manhattan, then take the subway to Park Slope! As we've been saying, those are the lengths people will go through to shop there! In terms of bad things about joining, they can sometimes get a little "harrass"ish on you. With my friend, she had...

Nancy, My friend who lived in SI was a Park Slop co-op member. She was living in SI at the time. But, she used to live in Bensonhurst before moving to SI, and was a member back in Bensonhurt. But even though she used to live in BK, it was never Park Slope. So I don't think you need to...

I too have lived all over the US. I would agree that coastal Cali and NYC are probably the 2 places with the most healthy choices ... I also lived and traveled down South for quite some time as well. I agree in general that the South does not have the healthiest choices, but I think it depends...

Being a teacher myself, I CRINGE when I see other teachers give out candy for rewards! Again, I'm thinking "Is this the 70s?" Perhaps back then it did not do as much harm because we did not have the health or weight issues in society we do now. But in my opinion, how is giving my student...

"While I understand the sentiment of this post, this is just a slipperly slope of a generalization to be posting in the first place. I know some things just aren't going to come across pretty (read non judgmental) no matter how hard you try." I disagree....I think this post is very useful and...

Manmohini: I currently live in the BOston area ... and even being right next door to Harvard university, there is ONE veggie restuarant in all of Harvard Sq! Also, I also have not taken western drugs (prescription or over-the-counter) in about 5 years. And while my healthcare is 100%...

I'm not so sure that we "develop" taste for junk per se ... I feel that there are specific, deliberate chemicals and ingredients put in the junk food so that we get addicted to it. Just like cigarettes ... it's all very well-intended by corporations, in my opinion. What further makes me feel...

jzsnow: P.S. THanks for starting this discussion! This has probably been the most informative and productive thread I have yet seen on this site. I'm glad that it sparked interest and a chance for people to exchange very important information about healthy eating, healthy lifestyles, and...

Manmohini: Yes, the Columbus Circle Whole Foods is mammoth, with lines longer than Disney! I guess they not too long ago opened one in Union Square. My biggest regret is how Whole Foods has contributed to the commercialism of healthy food. I remember back when it was Bread and Circus. It's...

Nancy/Mahomini: I once had a friend who lived in Staten Island who joined the Park Slope Co-op! I've never again in my life seen organic food prices as cheap as I saw them there! (often cheaper than conventional produce prices!) I've got no plans to move back to Brooklyn, but if I ever had...

"I think that generalization was a bit harsh." Thanks for realizing that this is exactly what it was .... a generalization. (as in "average american" in quotes.) Also, in terms of the high cost of healthy foods, the "average american" also spends around $120 or more a month on their TV...

Is Vatan the one with the big banana tree in the middle of the resturant? I ate there before and thought it was so unique!

Anyone want to share favorite specialty items they get from Trader Joes? I got this AWESOME Eggplant-Garlic spread! I like to spread it on sandwiches, or dip whole grain crackers in it for a light snack.

Here's something I made up on my own ... it's more of a low-cal desert than a totally healthy one! --no sugar added/sugar free Fudgesicle (40 calories each) --whip cream --walnuts --chocolate chips --strawberries and/or bananas Use the fudgsicle as a sub for choc ice cream , and use...

I thought it might be nice to start a thread where we could swap healthy desert recipes. Here is a GREAT healthy cookie recipe, made with spelt flour. You only need to eat 1 of these cookies and you will be SO full, as they've got lots of fiber and use just a small amount of GOOD sugar! Plus...

This might give us hope: I am an elementary school teacher. In the town I work in, they have passed rules about food in school. No longer are we allowed to serve any junk food at school events, kids b-day parties, etc. For example, usually there would be cupcakes on a student's birthday, or...

"I have sympathy for the busy Mom who caves to the less healthy alternatives." I personally do not think that time is an excuse for allowing your children to eat unhealthy foods and pollute their bodies with toxins, chemicals, and poisons that are in manufactured food. But that's surely what...

Manmohoni: I lived in Manhattan/Brooklyn for several years. It is true that there is an abundance of healthy/vegetarian/vegan/organic options. It is def something I miss about NYC. Where I live now, I am fortunate enough to knowf just 1 place to get wheat grass shots ... but in NYC, there...

According to the 7/27 blog, the DVDs went out for authoring on 7/30 ... which would mean they may have finished that on Aug 13, which means that they will finish burning them on Aug 27th. Which, as someone told us already, means they most likely will come out right around the beginning of Sept...

dorothyd, I'm not sure I get your point, as I make no reference to fat/skinny in my post. I just make reference to what can be interpreted by the differences in the amounts of junkfood people are buying. In other words ... is someone getting 1 box of cookies? 1 bag of dark chocolate M&Ms? Or is...