September 5k Runs Chicago & Batavia
Saturday, Sept. 8th, 2012: Girl Scout Run (Grant Park, Chicago) Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012: Blood Run (Chicago) Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012: Histio Heros (Batavia)
View ArticleCholesterol: Do You Know What’s Keeping Your Levels Elevated?
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Today more than ever, people are realizing that preventative health care is a smart habit and are taking...
View ArticleTo Be or Not to Be Organic? That is Still the Question.
Enjoy eating delicious foods? Silly question – who doesn’t? Knowing how to choose foods that not only taste the best, but are also best for you may be more of a challenge. Educated foodies, farmers,...
View ArticleSunday RunDay
Fun Run Club: 9am Sun. 12/30/12, the last day of 2012. Not to be missed. Meet at Well Fit Training Center 1700 W. Hubbard (at Paulina), Chicago. We will run 3-6 miles depending on how we feel...
View ArticleDetrimental Diabetes: Preventable, Research Shows
Do you ever think of disease as a detrimental cost to society? According to the American Diabetes Association the total cost of diabetes in the United States in 2007 was $218 billion. $18 billion for...
View ArticleAthletes’ Nutrition: No more charley horsing around
How to avoid Charley horses First, understand that they can occur due to mineral or vitamin deficiencies, and also from circulation issues. 4 Quick Fixes (vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and...
View ArticleSultan’s Market, 2057 W. North Ave. Chicago (@Damen)
Sultan’s can be dubbed Authentic Middle Eastern of Bucktown/Wicker Park, or Whole Foods on a budget; salad bar ($5.99/lb), soup ($2-$3), maybe not quite as healthy, but many similar options that taste...
View ArticleObesity Imbibes America
What Is Obesity? According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, obesity means having excess total body fat and differs from just weighing too much (being overweight). A person being 20% or more...
View ArticleThe Fastest Healthy Weight Loss Plan
This efficient weight loss plan is a nutrition sandwich, like a juicy PB&J. What is one without the other? Point in hand, do not overlook the importance of balancing both nutritious eating and...
View ArticleWhat is a true healthy body fat percentage?
The American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM, defines obesity as a fat percentage over 25% for males and over 32% for females. Does it make sense that a percentage almost equal to, or higher than the...
View ArticleCanada Proposes Smarter Health Guidelines
After listening to the public and focusing on current science, Canada has drafted a new food guide favoring whole, plant-based foods and mindful eating. In a time of rising obesity rates among me and...
View ArticleA-gave it a Shot, but it’s Still the Same Ol’ S*#%!
We sweeten our coffee, tea, baked goods, and heck, even our cocktails/mocktails! There’s constantly a new sweetener trend that promises to be a healthy alternative to the Sweet ‘n Lows of the world....
View ArticleBest Sources of Plant Protein
There is so much information here about nutrition with an emphasis on plant based foods. Protein on a Plant Based Diet #protein #plantbased
View ArticleEarth Day Yoga Retreat 2018
Happenings: Friday April 20th 4:30pm – Earliest arrival at Yoga House – Introductory Yoga Practice – Evening Meal/Snack* – Social/Setting of Intentions- Cards Against Humanity/Jenga/Twister – Bed...
View ArticleSuperfood Products
Make it easy to stay healthy by surrounding yourself with Superfood snacks! Vegan Superfood Fudge Vegan and gluten free All sweetness from real fruit & mineral-rich molasses & maple 3 times...
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