Books We LOVE
Are Childfree Adults Happier Than Parents?
Are Childfree Adults Happier Than Parents? by Dr. Ellen Walker Are you on the fence about whether or not to become a parent? For many years, I was in the same position. At age 45, I met my husband who already had grown children and didn’t want another child. I was at peace with the
Food For Thought
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
Burnout Isn’t Just an Occupational Hazard – It’s a National Emergency!
Are you feeling emotionally and physically exhausted and cynical, wondering if you’ve got what it takes to make it through the day? Burnout looks a lot like depression, but it’s not a biological bogeyman that medication or simple stress management can cure. It’s a disorder of hope and will that sucks the life out of
Eating CLEAN
Terry Walters, best-selling author of “CLEAN FOOD” gives us the scoop on eating clean and feeling your best. Clean food is minimally processed for your maximum nutrition and beauty is a direct reflection of inner health. A diet rich in clean food features whole grains that are a great source of B vitamins and help
Give the Gift of a Cookbook!
The Kind Diet is a book written by celeb Alicia Silverstone – flashback to “Clueless.” She is a passionate animal activist and lives by a plant-based diet. Say goodbye to meat, dairy, white sugar, and processed food! Hello fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, beans and soy products! Silverstone says, “A plant-based diet requires less fuel,
Living Without Reservations
A true story of an inspiring woman who altered her journey much like Eat, Pray, Love. She found a new path discovering a happiness she never knew existed: Barbara Elaine Singer The chicks of Chickago would love to hear about your extraordinary journey. Living Without Reservations is an inspiring tale of your obstacles and adventures. What
Die Fat or Get Tough: The Brutal Truth?
FAT TALK FREE WEEK began on October 18th which involved thousands of young adults on 35 college campuses. This national campain, Fat Talk Free Week aimed to eliminate language damaging to students’ body image. This promotes awareness for people to identify the “thin ideal” magnified by the media and to learn how to focus more
Dr. Gourmet: Not Just a Doctor
Dr. Timothy Harlan also known as “Dr. Gourmet,” took time to answer questions from us Chitown Chicks. Dr. Gourmet is the Medical Director at Tulane University School of Medicine where he also teaches. He has written books on health and nutrition, has been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He has
7 No-Fail Vegetarian Eating Principles
Vegetarian eating has been around for ages, but lately it has shed its reputation of being nutritionally complicated. Just like omnivore diets, all it takes to meet your meatless nutritional needs is a little variety. As a previous lifelong meat eater, I have a stack of meat lovin’ cookbooks that leave me with minimal veggie
Lauren Ruotolo stands tall in her career and new book: Unstoppable in Stilettos!
At 4 foot 2 inches, Lauren Ruotolo tends is often underestimated at first glance, but does not allow people to brush her aside. “Spend 5 minutes with me, and everything you first thought of me will go away,” explains Lauren. And you better believe she is right! With a significant career and new book,
