Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is a non- profit 501(c)(3) consumer education foundation whose purpose is to motivate people to eat more fruits and vegetables to improve public health. The foundation is responsible for a variety of nutrition education and marketing programs, including the new Fruits & Veggies-More Matter health initiative. This brand and logo will ultimately replace the 5 a Day Program logo.
For more information about PBH or to see how you can support the effort to increase fruit and vegetable consumption for better heath click here.

One of the newly formed committees of the Health and Wellness Coalition is the Nutrition and Food Committee. This committee will be promoting the fruit and vegetable of the month from the Fruit and Veggies- More Matters campaign. This month the featured items are nectarines and garlic. Click here to find a new and easy recipe you can use to incorporate these featured items of the month into your diet!

The Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita and community sponsors are pleased to bring you ideas to help promote positive lifestyle choices in the workplace. The "Working Well Conference" will help promote healthy behaviors in the workplace and everyday living so your employees can take charge of their health! For more information about this conference click here!

Kansas Grown Farmers' Markets provide area Kansas producers a means of marketing Kansas grown or produced products. This week at the market they will be featuring sweet corn, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, peppers, onions, eggplant, beef, pork, venison, buffalo, baked goods, salsa, eggs, honey, pottery, crafts and more - all Kansas grown or produced! For more information on hours, locations, vendors, and upcoming events click here !

In our community, there are eleven community gardens and 3 new ones already being planned. There are an estimated 10,000 community gardens within U.S. cities. Residents share in both the maintenance and rewards of the garden. The simple act of planting a garden can create positive environmental, economic, and social impacts on a neighborhood. But the impact of a community garden can reach much further as they support sustainable agriculture, urban revitalization, reducing hunger, cultural understanding and even crime reduction.

Infinite Growth Opportunities (IGO) is sponsoring a community garden tour beginning at 5:30, August 2nd. Call Susan at 204-3985 for more information.

On July 19th, a press conference was held at the Sedgwick County Health Department to recognize 27 Sedgwick county restaurants with the Best of the Best award, presented by Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Roderick Bremby. Best of the Best restaurants must successfully pass their annual Kansas Department of Health and Environment inspection, offer a 100-percent smoke-free dining environment, serve healthy entrees, and offer menu substitutions to customers.

Congratulations to the winners: Bella Luna Café, Barn'rds, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Dream Dinners, Great Harvest Bread Company, Jeanne's Cafe, The Taste of Health Restaurant, Super Suppers, Toni D's Too, and several Subway Restaurant locations.