Every Saturday in the Union Plaza district of Downtown El Paso (DTEP), local food vendors, regional farmers, artisan craftsmen and artists assemble their displays at booths as part of the weekly Artist and Farmers Market. The market run by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) since 2011 successfully attracts patrons on a weekly basis … [Read more...]
9 Ways DOWNTOWN Can Help You Lose Weight and Improve Your Health
1. Walk Everywhere – This one is obvious but is probably the single biggest impact to your health in downtown. The attraction of urban life is often the density of goods and services that are within walking distance. Once you park your vehicle or step off the bus, walking is how you will get around. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of … [Read more...]
Workshops to Improve Your Health at The Green Ingredient
The Green Ingredient restaurant is nestled on the ground floor of the Chase building at 201 E. Main Street. Owned by Ulises and Jacqueline Cordova, the restaurant focuses on natural, organic and of course, delicious food and has been hosting healthy eating workshops on Saturdays. These workshops delve deeper into methods for shaping your diet at home so it … [Read more...]
Keeping DWNTWN Healthy in 2014!
Every year around this time there is a burning desire to cast off bad habits and start anew. The New Year brings with it a fresh resolve and the will power to resist the seemingly relentless onslaught of holiday temptations in the form of food! Amongst the plethora of delectable restaurants in Downtown El Paso, there are a few that will allow for guilt free … [Read more...]