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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
Maca (ma-kuh) a superfood!
The Power of Maca
Maca has long been used to increase stamina, boost libido, and combat fatigue for good reasons. The root is a superb adaptogen, as it enables the body to more easily adapt to and regulate stress factors imposed upon it. Studies have also identified four alkaloids present in maca, which are known to nourish the endocrine system (the system in the body which is responsible for the production and maintenance of hormones). Maca root is a highly nutrient-dense whole food, as it is packed with vitamins, plant sterols, many essential minerals, amino acids and healthy fats. This is a particularly powerful and balanced food for athletes and those who are looking to combat stress or increase stamina.
Energy Food
Maca is a very potent food, and just a little maca sprinkled into recipes turns any meal into a supermeal. With an earthy taste that is mildly nutty with a hint of butterscotch, maca is easily blended into superfood smoothies, various milks, chocolates, or mixed into flour for dessert recipes. Alternately, use maca straight by taking in a capsule form, and enjoy its benefits anytime and anywhere.
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Camu Berry
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
The camu berry has the highest natural vitamin C source in the world, something we might need as it gets colder and cold of flu season roll in. But what is a cam berry and what does it do? What this video to find out:
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Wellness Wednesday – Are you a junk food addict?
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
I know last week we gave you the idea to eat your kids Halloween candy, with this funny video, but do you think you might be a junk food addict? Take this quiz from Dr Oz’s to find out!
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Fun Friday
Friday, November 4th, 2011
What to do with all that Halloween candy? Here’s an idea!
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GMO?
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
What are GMOs, how often do we consume them, and what do people know and think about them? The answers in this infographic.
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Tuesday Tip – Clean 15
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Eat your fruits and vegetables! But wait -which ones should I eat? I can’t always afford organic, should I just skip the fruits and vegetables because I’m worried about pesticides? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) the benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables far outweigh the risks of pesticide exposures. The EWG studied chemical levels in fruits and vegetables in America and they tell you the top 12 to buy organic when possible (to limit pesticide exposure) and they also give you the 15 “cleanest” fruits and vegetables where spending the money on organic isn’t necessary. Check out this link for details http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/ or pick up a small pocket guide you can leave in your purse for use when you are at the store. We printed a ton of them and posted them on our bulletin boards in the Tanglewood & River Oaks studios. Don’t be shy, take one, they’re free and they can help you shop smarter and healthier! The good news is that farmers & agribusiness pay attention to this list too. A few years ago tomatoes were the worst offenders and were full of chemical pesticides but in response to the public outcry from the EWG’s list, they changed their ways and happily tomatoes are no longer amongst the “Dirty Dozen”!
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Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Childhood obesity is a national epidemic.
More than 23 million children and teenagers in the U.S. are obese or overweight, a statistic that health and medical experts consider an epidemic. While obesity rates have soared among all age groups in this country, obesity is a particularly grave concern for children.
Childhood obesity puts nearly one third of America’s children at early risk for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even stroke – conditions usually associated with adulthood.
It’s not too late for our children. Every September, National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (COAM), gives elected officials, educators, physicians, and you the opportunity to take a stand and fight childhood obesity. This year, there are dozens of ways you can help bring the message back to your state, city, workplace and home. Need some ideas to get you started? Download the COAM toolkit, which offers quick, easy ways you can get involved.
One local Houston happening is the Houston Soccer for Success “Kick-Off” Event
Headlining the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s efforts during Childhood Obesity Awareness month is the Soccer for Success Program “Kick-Off Day” taking place on September 22. Soccer for Success programs supported by the U.S. Soccer Foundation in Washington, DC, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, and Chicago will hold afternoon soccer clinics for children and their parents to help kick-off the school year on a healthy note. After each event, Soccer for Success programs will run throughout the school year and provide children in grades K-8 with free after-school soccer programming.
September 29, 2010 | 4:30 PM
Patrick Henry Middle School
10702 E. Hardy
Houston TX 77093
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Bio-Individuality
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
What Works for You
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Tuesday Tip – Eat!
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Our tip this Tuesday is to check out – The Eat Gallery! We hadn’t heard of this before we recently saw a post on Culture Map about it….but definitely sounds interesting! Let us know if you checkout out and what you think!
The Eat Gallery is a Culinary Art Gallery featuring the Edible Artwork of our community’s emerging culinary artists. Come learn more about the Eat Gallery, and the featured artists at their Grand Launch Week! This week features an intersection of local entrepreneurs, local performing artists and the current exhibitions of the culinary artists.
Why:
Designed like a traditional art gallery, The Eat Gallery is a new eatery that features the edible artwork of local culinary artists. Our desire is to curate a space in which a dreamer can live his or her dreams, and others can see and taste those dreams, and imagine their own. The Eat Gallery is where a customer joins a community of entrepreneurs, artists, tastemakers and professionals.
When:
Tuesday 8.23:
7pm Rooftop Movie Night with Our Image Film & Arts Festival
Thursday 8.25:
5pm Eat Gallery Tasting at Melodrama Boutique
7pm Green Seed Vegan Artist Talk; Amir “Bel_Ami” and Tamika Handy Perform
Friday 8.26:
7pm Edubalicious Treats and Lucille’s Artist Talk; Roderickvonn Performs
Saturday 8.27:
7pm: Breadboy Bakeries and Bocage Catering Artist Talks; Michele Thibeaux and Hybrid Soulz Perform
Where:
The Eat Gallery is located at 4420 Almeda Road (on the corner of Rosewood.) Formerly Gs and Zs, The Eat Gallery continues the legacy of Gs and Zs, valuing the community’s entrepreneurs and giving them a place to live their dreams.
Who:
The Culinary Artists:
• Rodney Perry & Matti Merrell, Green Seed Vegan: Enthusiastic vegan food specialists recently featured on the cover of the Houston Chronicle’s Business Section.
• Chef Chris Williams, Lucille’s: Tributing his Great-Grandmother Lucille Bishop Smith, Inventor of the Pillsbury Roll, Internationally-trained Williams’ specialty is European-infused Southern Cuisine.
• Ella Russell, E_Dub_A_Licious Treats: A single mom-turned Art-Institute trained baker, Russell invented over 30 original cookie recipes and the “stuffed cup”-a rich cupcake with a cookie baked inside.
• Devon Fanfair, Breadboy Bakeries: Specializing in Guyanese bread, fudge and pastries, Fanfair features his family’s 30-year-old secret recipes for sweet treats and hearty bread.
• Keisha Bocage, Bocage Catering: Art Institute-trained, Trinidad-born, Bocage specializes in an international spread of gourmet dishes and accoutrements.
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Local Food
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
The local food movement takes root.
At the focal point of this movement, and of this film, are the farmers and chefs who are creating a truly sustainable food system. Their collaborative work has resulted in great tasting food and an explosion of consumer awareness about the benefits of eating local.
And if you’re interested in local food, try out Relish Fine Foods. it’s local food, fast, fresh and oh so delicious!
Here’s a little bit more about Relish:
“Because we are passionate about the food we eat, where it comes from and how it is made, Relish was created to spread enthusiasm for local, seasonal and gourmet food. All of our products are made in small batches with quality ingredients. A member of Slow Food USA, Relish supports the slow food movement, obtains the freshest ingredients through local producers and carries quality products and specialty items not found in typical supermarkets.
We simply believe food should be uncomplicated, beautiful and something to be relished!”
Yum!
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