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Habits for Surviving the Bleak of Winter
Posted by: Jarvis Quarterman, Certified Yoga Instructor - November 11, 2019Life is constantly changing, so it is important that we change with the seasons just as nature does by adapting our daily habits, yoga practice and food choices. During the winter season, the energy of the Earth and its creatures is drawn inward. We can use this time for restoration and introspection, just as many […]
Read MoreAutumn Cleaning: 5 Things to Give the Boot
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - November 4, 2019Although Spring is historically known as the time to go through your things and do some thorough cleaning, I like to partake in this process twice a year. Autumn is the perfect time to get organized and sort through things. Living in Chicago, we are bringing out a whole new wardrobe and probably storing our […]
Read MoreMeasure Your Food: The Importance of Portion Size Awareness
Posted by: Carter Scott, Certified Personal Trainer - October 28, 2019More food equals more calories. Simple, right? Yet, the biggest culprit in weight gain is the over consumption of calories. To lose weight, it’s important to know—and be honest about!—the amount of food you are actually eating. A portion is not what you would like for it to be. Rather it is the […]
Read MoreAn Apple a Day
Posted by: Alyssa Langer, RDN, LDN - October 21, 2019It’s officially fall, which means it’s prime apple season. We all know the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but did you ever wonder what about apples makes them so notoriously good for us? 1. Fiber: As far as nutrients go, apples are a fantastic source of […]
Read MoreHow Do You Eat? The Connection Between Food & Emotions
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - October 14, 2019This is can be often overlooked, but there is often a connection between one’s emotions and the food one consumes. This common connection is something each person needs to be aware of. For example, “It was a busy day. You had a stressful time at work and you had to cut out some work […]
Read MoreFear Not, It’s Antibiotic Free
Posted by: Janine Reinholtz, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. - October 7, 2019A common concern regarding conventionally raised livestock is antibiotics. We all know that antibiotics have been over-used in our own health care settings and there is a fear that our meat and dairy are passing it on to us. I recently had the opportunity to visit two different cattle farms in downstate Illinois, one specializing […]
Read MoreBeginning a Corporate Wellness Program
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - September 30, 2019It’s no secret that health and wellness are way of the workforce and growing exponentially. The truth is, most Americans spend more time at work than at home or with their families, excluding time sent sleeping. It’s crucial to help individuals find work-life balance and incorporate health and wellness in the workplace because sad to […]
Read MoreA Tribute to Late Summer Produce
Posted by: Alyssa Langer, RDN, LDN - September 23, 2019Summer has always had the best reputation when it comes to produce; it seems like every fruit or veggie you find at the market tastes its best sometime from June to August—even the veggies you know are truly ‘winter vegetables.’ But there are some that are standouts to me, the ones for which I […]
Read MoreObtainable Goals
Posted by: Carter Scott, Certified Personal Trainer - September 16, 2019Honesty and self-awareness are key to setting and achieving obtainable goals which, in turn, create a history of success. In my former singing career, history of success was a powerful tool. If I set an obtainable goal of learning an opera role bit by bit on a set schedule and stuck to it, […]
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