Keeping Food Fresh & Safe - October's Tip

Apples and pears may be stored together, however, you should store them away from onions, potatoes, and bananas. The ethylene gas in apples and pears will speed up the ripening process with other fruits and vegetables. Store unripe pears at 32 - 35° F for one to three months. Remove from the fridge a week to a few days before eating and leave at room temperature to fully ripen.

Exploring Produce with Kids Exploring fruits and vegetables with young children helps promote healthy eating and trying more foods! Keep them involved by discussing the colors and shapes you see at the store or farmers market, let them pick their favorite produce item, and let them help with age-appropriate food prep tasks!

What Moves Frisoli Youth Center - Green Streets received a Mini Grant from the Cambridge Public Health Department this year to survey youth and staff on their commuting habits, what is working well, and what else is still needed for getting around in Cambridge.

Check out the results, interviews, and photos!

Muscle strengthening is important for all of us, and more so as we age. Examples of muscle strengthening activities include lifting weights, practicing yoga, and even carrying bags of groceries up stairs, among others.

Check out this 15 minute workout or find a class on Find It Cambridge!