Sunset Park doctor gives hands-on approach to eating healthier
Posted: Updated:A Sunset Park doctor stepped outside of her office Friday to show a select few patients how to eat healthier.
Marry Ellis, a doctor at Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, took patients on a supermarket tour, helping them read labels, wash fruits effectively and show how to cook with healthier carbs.
Among her tips are to cook with spices that have anti-inflammatory properties, like cinnamon, cumin andnutmeg. She also encourages using quinoa and brown rice.
Ellis says she hopes her patients will take the tips into their kitchens and share them with their families.
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Local leaders, tenants call for revamped NYCHA tracking system
Local leaders, tenants call for revamped NYCHA tracking system
Local leaders and tenants are calling on the city to provide a revamped tracking system for the New York City Housing Authority.
Local leaders and tenants are calling on the city to provide a revamped tracking system for the New York City Housing Authority.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.6 billion
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.6 billion
The latest Mega Millions jackpot had climbed to a whopping $1.6 billion by Monday evening.
The latest Mega Millions jackpot had climbed to a whopping $1.6 billion by Monday evening.
Fury over reported federal plan targeting transgender people
Fury over reported federal plan targeting transgender people
LGBT leaders across the U.S. reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans.
LGBT leaders across the U.S. reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans.
Port Authority renews agreement with Red Hook Container Terminal
Port Authority renews agreement with Red Hook Container Terminal
The Port Authority has renewed its agreement with the Red Hook Container Terminal, granting it an additional five years of maritime activity.
The Port Authority has renewed its agreement with the Red Hook Container Terminal, granting it an additional five years of maritime activity.
New HIV health center receives $8 million in federal grants
New HIV health center receives $8 million in federal grants
Officials announced a new HIV health center at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center was greenlit for funding Monday.
Officials announced a new HIV health center at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center was greenlit for funding Monday.
Artist gives tips to make bloody warts for Halloween
Artist gives tips to make bloody warts for Halloween
A special effects artist explained to News 12 how to make your Halloween costume even gorier with warts and blood.
A special effects artist explained to News 12 how to make your Halloween costume even gorier with warts and blood.
Business Briefs: iPhone, YouTube, Hasbro
Business Briefs: iPhone, YouTube, Hasbro
Business Briefs: iPhone, YouTube, Hasbro
Business Briefs: iPhone, YouTube, Hasbro
The iPhone is by far the most popular smartphone among teens, according to a new survey by Piper Jaffray.
The iPhone is by far the most popular smartphone among teens, according to a new survey by Piper Jaffray.
#N12BK: Lead testing
#N12BK: Lead testing
After the NYCHA lead crisis was exposed early this year, there has been a heightened focus on lead issues in New York City.
After the NYCHA lead crisis was exposed early this year, there has been a heightened focus on lead issues in New York City.
Previously detained immigrant arrested for domestic incident
Previously detained immigrant arrested for domestic incident
The Long Island immigrant who became the focus of a national deportation debate after he was detained by ICE while delivering pizza has been arrested in connection to an alleged domestic incident.
The Long Island immigrant who became the focus of a national deportation debate after he was detained by ICE while delivering pizza has been arrested in connection to an alleged domestic incident.
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Your 2018 Brooklyn Halloween Costumes
Your 2018 Brooklyn Halloween Costumes
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them!
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them!
Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
