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2019 “New Trend” Sound as Meditation?
Posted by: Jarvis Quarterman, Certified Yoga Instructor - August 26, 2019When you close your eyes, and envision someone meditating, you probably imagine them sitting in silence, hands in lap and focused on clearing their mind. They might listen to or chant the mantra “Om,” but for the most part, sounds are distracting when meditating… right? Maybe not! Chances are you might be able to clear […]
Read MoreIntuitive Eating
Posted by: Janine Reinholtz, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. - August 19, 2019Many dietitians will explain that they “don’t like diets because diets don’t work”, therefore they prefer clients and patients to follow intuitive eating. Unfortunately the term ‘Intuitive Eating’ doesn’t necessarily translate to the population. Intuitive eating is really just the act of listening to your body and feeding it what it not only wants, […]
Read MoreMyths About Supplements
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - August 12, 2019Supplements are helpful, but not a shortcut: Some common myths about them If you take the word literal, supplements are made to support a healthy, fit, and longer life. If there was an “easy button” to swallow, the world would not be facing an increasing rate of people developing chronic diseases. Dietary supplements […]
Read MoreTravel Snacks
Posted by: Alyssa Langer, RDN, LDN - August 6, 2019If you’re one of the many Americans who chooses to travel over the summer, you’ve likely recently faced the tough reality that is packing healthy snacks when driving, flying, or taking the train to your summer vacation destination. Sure, you could get a snack at an airport shop, but those stores tend to be […]
Read MoreYoga Beyond the Asanas
Posted by: Jarvis Quarterman, Certified Yoga Instructor - July 29, 2019“The aim of yoga is to eliminate the control that material nature exerts over the human spirit, to rediscover through introspective practice what the poet T.S. Eliot called “the still point of the turning world.” ~Barbara Stoler Miller Often, when most people hear the word yoga, most of us initially think […]
Read MoreHow to Increase Your Metabolism
Posted by: Mika Lemire - July 22, 2019It’s well-known that “metabolism” refers to the body’s ability to burn calories. Any who wish to lose weight often desire to raise their metabolism throughout the day, thus burning more calories. But what is metabolism? Can one raise it? How does one do so? I wrote this to make some clarifications. While metabolism is […]
Read MoreTalking About the Carnivore Diet
Posted by: Janine Reinholtz, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. - July 15, 2019There’s a relatively new diet out there, somewhat similar to the Ketogenic diet that has been causing a buzz. The only flaw: it’s not really based on the carnivore’s diet…. As shocking as this might be: it’s not even as diverse as the keto diet is. The Carnivore Diet is simple, eat any […]
Read MoreHealthy Poolside Snacks
Posted by: Alyssa Langer, RDN, LDN - July 7, 2019The perfect pool day is a rarity in Chicago—over 75 degrees, minimal clouds, no chance of thunderstorms—and one that deserves to be cherished and taken the utmost advantage of considering how short Chicago summers can be. So on the ideal pool day, you don’t want to be bothered spending hours in the kitchen; […]
Read MoreTrack & Reduce Your Calories
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - June 10, 2019Decreasing your calorie intake may be the most important factor when it comes to weight loss. Remember, losing weight is the simple process of calorie expenditure greater than calories in. If you aren’t eating fewer calories than you expend, then you will not lose fat. An average woman needs to eat about 2000 […]
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