FIT N PLAY MAMA

05/28/2026

Check out my Op Ed article in Bay to Bay News!

https://baytobaynews.com/stories/medina-lets-bolster-nutrition-education-for-teens,319007

“It’s imperative that students learn about the connections between diet and disease. A New England Journal of Medicine study projects that, by 2050, more than half of kids will be obese by the time they are 35. And chronic lifestyle-related diseases, like diabetes and hypertension, are showing up in kids and adolescents earlier and earlier.”

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

As a Newark-based food science and nutrition educator, I recently had the privilege of presenting to a health class at Alexis I. du Pont High School in Wilmington about the power of a plant-based diet, including its cost-effectiveness at a time when grocery prices continue to rise and food costs in....

05/12/2026

At Act of Random Kindness, we hosted a Culinary Medicine Workshop at Ebbets Field Middle School for parents, caregivers, and faculty!

Together, we shared practical tips for eating healthy on a budget and demonstrated a delicious, nutritious breakfast idea that families can easily make at home. 🍓🥣

02/24/2026

I’m deeply honored to be featured by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine this Black History Month, highlighting my work with Covenant House in Newark, New Jersey.

Reaching some of our most vulnerable young people through nutrition and culinary education is heart work. We’re creating spaces where youth feel seen, empowered, and capable of taking charge of their health.

Healthy food is more than fuel. It’s culture. It’s healing.

Read the inspiring stories and recipes here:
https://www.pcrm.org/news/honoring-black-history-month-celebrating-impactful-stories-our-food-life-instructors

11/10/2025

Thank you all for the beautiful birthday wishes! 💕Although I was under the weather, we spent the day soaking the festivities at Macy’s Herald Square, taking in the hustle and bustle of Times Square, and ending the day with the magic of the at Lincoln Center. Grateful for another year of life, laughter, and adventure!

10/21/2025

I am honored to have been selected as one of the presenters at the University of Delaware’s College of Education & Human Development Social Work conference.

My session, Nutrition and Mental Health: Connecting Food, Families, and Emotional Wellbeing, highlighted how what we eat shapes not only our physical health, but also our emotional resilience, mood, and family dynamics.

I shared the innovative Plant Based Default meal program in the Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine program at NYC Health + Hospitals with a patient approval rate of 95%!

10/06/2025

Spent an incredible day at the Plant-based Prevention Of Disease National Conference in Philly!
So many powerful discussions, from addressing obesity through lifestyle medicine to the role of strength training in building resilience. I am grateful to learn from leaders shaping the future of health and prevention.
Plant Powered Metro New York
American College of Lifestyle Medicine

10/03/2025

Looking forward to attending this conference on Sunday!

Need-based scholarships are still available for Philadelphia in-person. Registration is still open for both in-person and virtual.

This Sunday, you can take part in a gathering where research meets real-world impact. At the P-POD Conference, you’ll explore how lifestyle medicine is transforming the future of health — and what it can mean for you, your patients, and your community. Visit p-pod.org for more info.

09/22/2025

Excited to share that I’ve added the Lifestyle Medicine & Food as Medicine Essentials Course certification from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine to my credentials! 🌱

More than 50% of adults support Food Is Medicine (FIM) interventions, and 58% want access to nutrition counseling and culinary education through their healthcare system.

To meet this need, we must expand coverage of FIM by private health insurance payers and increase education on medical nutrition and culinary medicine. We can shift the way healthcare supports whole-person well-being.

04/27/2025

Join us tomorrow!

It’s time to breathe deep and make space for your health! Learn how to clear the way, on your plate and in your home, for healthier, more intentional living. 🏡 🍽️

Led by Danielle Medina — Plant Powered Metro New York Organizer, Food for Life instructor, and founder of — along with Karla Salinari, health coach and PPMNY Community Advisor.

Danielle will explore simple approaches for meal planning, organizing, and mindfulness techniques, while emphasizing fiber-rich, antioxidant-packed plant foods so you can fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to thrive. With a clearer mind and the confidence of knowing you’re making great choices for your health, you’ll feel more energized, focused, and in control this season and beyond.

✅ Register at: bit.ly/44opjDA