FIT N PLAY MAMA

10/11/2025

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!

21/10/2025

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%!

06/10/2025

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

03/10/2025

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.

22/09/2025

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.

11/09/2025

I am excited about this conference coming up!

It's not too late to register for this Sunday's Sept 14 Virtual Conference!

Visit p-pod.org to learn more.

10/06/2025

Something new is cooking up in the kitchen! 💡🎥🎬🌱

27/04/2025

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

19/03/2025

If you’re a new parent — or plan to be one soon — you may be wondering how to create healthy eating habits for yourself and your whole family. I will be teaching a FREE virtual Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Food For Life nutrition and culinary workshop to give you more energy, a brighter mood, and a healthier body overall!

Class 3: Foods for a Healthy Heart
This class teaches how a low-fat, plant-based diet, combined with regular exercise and a healthful overall lifestyle, can prevent, delay, and even reverse heart disease and other cardiovascular events.

Thu 20 Mar, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM [EDT]: If you’re a new parent — or plan to be one soon — you may be wondering how to create healthy eating habits for yourself and your whole family. The great news is that eating whole plant foods can give

31/01/2025

I’m so excited to be a presenter at the 1st Plant Powered Kids Festival this Sunday, February 2 in Brooklyn! 🎊🌱

There’s so much in store for the day!

Catch Fit N Play Mama:
🧘🏽‍♀️Teaching a Family Animal Yoga Workshop – Move, stretch, and play like your favorite animals!
🥦 Leading the Plant Powered Kids Get Together – Ice breakers, games, art, and fun plant-powered conversations!
🌍 Moderating the Panel Discussion: Change-Making for Kids – Empowering young voices to make a difference!

🎟 Save 20% on tickets with promo code FITNPLAY!
💻 RSVP here: www.ppkids.org

Let’s come together for a fun-filled day of movement, mindfulness, and plant-powered goodness!