The most common excuse for eating poorly is: I don’t have the time to eat healthy. Now, there is no excuse. LYFE Kitchen is a guilt-free, fast food restaurant that will showcase food that is affordable, convenient, and healthy. Two veteran executives from McDonalds, as well as founder of Gardein meat-free protein line created this “lyfestyle” [...]
What is Food Synergy ? Nutritional values of some foods are enhanced through particular food combinations. When these foods are combined, they act synergistically and increase nutrient potency. The Power Couples *Whole-Grain Bread + Peanut Butter : the amino acids lacking in the wheat are available in the peanut butter so the two give all amino [...]
University of Nottingham conducted research that claims eating vegetables makes you more attractive . Specifically, eating carrots and tomatoes (full of carotenoids) will make you look better than a tan would. Additionally, beta-carotene in vegetables converts to Vitamin A which prevents cell damage and premature aging. ”Eating five more portions ups your carotenoid levels giving your skin [...]
The philosophy Earth Café lives by is that Living Foods are critical to our health and longevity. Raw living foods allow our bodies to perform as they were meant to. When you cook something, 50% of the protein is destroyed, the water content is lost, and 50-80% of the vitamins and minerals are stripped away. Raw living [...]
Dr. Perlmutter, co-author of Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment , dishes out the incredible science of the impact food on the functioning of your brain. This book undercovers the strong connection and how vital it is to not only eat healthy for your body, but for your MIND. The functioning of your brain is aided by eating and [...]
Instead of indulging in a fried falafel, these Chickpea Bites are baked instead of fried and still have a delicious crisp. Even better news? They are so easy to make! Crispy Chickpea Bites : Recipes @ Oh She Glows Ingredients: 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas 2 tbsp chopped red onion 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 3-4 tbsp flour, to thicken mixture for shaping 1/4 tsp cumin [...]
I have tried my fare share of tanning techniques and spray tanning has been the most effective, safe, and longest lasting solution. During these cold winter months, it is still every girls wish to keep her glow from fading. Golden Girl Chicago offers many services but their unique spray tan lasted the longest and was an [...]
You Bar is a website ( http://www.youbars.com/) where you customize your own energy bars, shakes, trailmixes, cookies, and cereals. It is an easy process, step-by-step and if you click each ingredient, nutritional benefits are explained. Simultaneously, while choosing your ingredients, the nutritional value is calculated so you know exactly how many calories, fat, carbs, protein, and fiber your final product will [...]
Chances are you’ve rolled your mat out under this statue, Shiva Nataraj in the Ananda Tandava, and never had any idea of it’s relevance to yoga let alone yourself! In this workshop, dive deeper into your understanding of yoga philosophy within the context of a full spectrum yoga class and explore the similarities between Hindu [...]
Join Eric Tenfelde and his cast of family members and fellow certified yoga instructors, including Betty Olson, Melanie Camras, and Cassandra Shugailo, for a Community/Family Yoga event for all ages and experience levels, including none. This event will be based on Alice in Wonderland – so come prepared to wonder. Face/body painting, music, games and [...]
Meditation and asana go together hand in hand. Meditation can inspire us into our asana practice and the practice of the postures can improve our comfort in meditation. The main insight in yoga is to sense inwardly for guidance while practicing the postures so that they feel good while you are doing them. You will [...]
Look forward to a challenging yet up-lifting yoga practice. During the class you will be directed in the application of organic sesame oil. This Panchakarma technique is rooted in Ayurvedic science and includes massaging the oil into the skin to begin pulling out toxins that have become stagnant. You will learn about how detoxification is [...]
An authentic Italian restaurant featuring decadent pasta dishes and mouth-watering pizzas asked me to help create gluten-free options. Wait…but pasta and pizza are packed full of gluten? About 3 million Americans suffer from Celiac Disease. This means they must not consume gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, or barley. In people who have Celiac, [...]
Probiotics Live microorganisms, which are tiny living organisms such as bacteria that can only be seen under a microscope They are similar to the beneficial microorganisms in the human gut Found in dietary supplements and in food Food sources: yogurt, frozen yogurt, fermented and unfermented milk, miso, tempeh, kefir, some juices and soy beverages Benefits Known as friendly bacteria or good bacteria [...]
Join us at Karyn’s for a powerful 60 minutes of balancing, calming, and healing of your mind, body, hologram and Soul. Your convenient new start for better health and emotional well being in the New Year. Simply relax in a comfortable position and receive natures exacting, highly technical and transformational energetic processes available to you [...]
Learn everything you’ve wanted to know about our system and tools for optimizing your digestive health with our chiropractor, Dr. Scott Reich. “What the heck is going in there?” Learn how the body processes food The circulatory and lymphatic systems pH balance, nutrition, antioxidants Our typical vs. atypical American diet How nutritional blood analysis reveals the true state of your health [...]
This class is for all those who wish to create raw basic fast food at home! Take the intimidation out of preparing raw foods, learn the basics, and awaken yourself towards mindful nutrition according to Mother Nature. After this class you will feel prepared and confident to make your own life giving culinary magic at [...]
The January 2011 Detox class will be Wednesdays: January 12th, 19th, 26th, and February 2nd from 8am-10am or 7pm-9pm and Mondays: January 17th, 24th, 31st and February 7th from 7pm-9pm ONLY New Students $250. Sign up by January 9th for a $50 discount on class price. Alumni $125. Call 312-255-1590 to register over the phone. [...]
Join us at Karyn’s for a powerful 60 minutes of balancing, calming, and healing of your mind, body, hologram and Soul. Your convenient new start for better health and emotional well being in the New Year. Simply relax in a comfortable position and receive natures exacting, highly technical and transformational energetic processes available to you [...]
