Wednesday Wellness Recipe: side dishes from the grill

Now that it is finally getting warmer, it’s time to break out the grill. Here are a few easy grilling side dishes from Chef Jody Emer to make your grilling/cookout simple and tasty.

These side dishes cook right on the grill, and can be prepared quickly. Time crunch? Just prepare them ahead of time, then toss on the grill.

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Fitness Hike at Independence Grove in Libertyville this weekend

If your Memorial Day plans include dogs, brats, and brews, you might want to get a bit of “preventative” exercise before hitting the chow line.

The Lake County Forest Preserve District will be holding “Forest Fitness” on Saturday, May 28, at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Forest Fitness is a fast-paced group fitness hike, and these are held in different forest preserves in Lake County.

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Wednesday Wellness Recipe: Slow Cooker Pizza Beans

This week’s recipe is from the Community Nutrition page of the Lake County Health Department. It's packed with protein, carbohydrates, and little fat. And easy to prepare!

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Intermediate Tai Chi at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Practice the art of Tai Chi in a beautiful setting, the Chicago Botanic Garden. The summer sessions of Intermediate Tai Chi and Intermediate II Tai Chi start on May 26 and runs through August 4.

Classes are held in Burnstein Hall; Intermediate Tai Chi meets from 8am to 9am, and Intermediate II meets from 9:15am to 10:15am. When weather permits, students will practice outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Beginning Tai Chi at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi in a beautiful setting, the Chicago Botanic Garden. The summer session of Beginning Tai Chi starts on May 25 and runs through August 3. Tai Chi benefits both mind and body by improving balance and overall health. The peaceful movements encourage a positive attitude toward life in general.

Classes are held in Burnstein Hall from 8am to 9am on Wednesdays. When weather permits, students will practice outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Target Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies recalled for undeclared milk

Downer’s Grove-based Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products is recalling five lots of Target Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies because they contain undeclared whey (milk). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to whey/milk are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

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GFS Pecan Pieces recalled in IL, IN, & other states due to undeclared walnuts

Nut Bar Company Inc. of Wyoming, MI, is recalling 90 cases of “GFS Pecan Pieces” (40 oz.) because they may contain undeclared walnuts rather than pecans. The product was distributed through GFS Marketplace Stores in Illinois, Indiana, and seven other states.

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Chef Jody on natural nutritional foods

Chef Jody Emer is a celebrated chef in the Chicago northern suburbs.  Certified in Professional Cookery, Bakery and Pastry, and Catering and Dining Room Management, she is currently a corporate chef specializing in healthy cooking, and the integration of wellness concepts with cooking and nutrition.

Here’s Chef Jody’s take on natural nutritional foods:

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Ten tips on getting a good night’s sleep

We’re in the middle of National Sleep Awareness Week, but unfortunately many of us struggle with sleep year round.  If you’re one of those who have trouble falling and staying asleep, here are 10 tips from Dr. Mohammad Waseem Kagzi, of the Midwest Sleep Institute in Gurnee:

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Walgreens not impacted by the shortage of Tamiflu liquid for children

The CDC is reporting widespread influenza activity in 44 states, with high influenza-like illnesses in Illinois and Indiana. This increase has led to in a spike in demand for the liquid form of Tamiflu given to children, since they cannot swallow capsules. The result has been a shortage of the suspension (liquid) version of the flu-fighting drug.

This is a potentially deadly shortage, since hospitalization rates for influenza are highest in patients younger than 5 and older than 65 years of age. Forty-one influenza-associated pediatric deaths have occurred this flu season.

Deerfield-based Walgreens has responded to this shortage by compounding Tamiflu capsules into the liquid form, so are able to continue filling liquid prescriptions without interruption. Tamiflu capsules remain in adequate supply.

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3-Fitness & Wellness Newsletter

3-Fitness & Wellness Newsletter, February 2011 #3

 3/20 Indoor Triathlon and Triathlon Championship, Winter II Fitness & Triathlon Classes, Leg's You'll Love classes in Crystal Lake, Swim Performance Clinic, Half Iron Training Group

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Chef Jody’s healthy soup & salad combo

These recipes are full of vitamins and nutrients; they provide your daily servings of vegetables, the nuts provide protein, and both are low in calories!

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Spend Valentine’s Day hot and sweaty with your honey—in the gym

Great sex requires stamina, endurance, strength, balance and flexibility—just flip through the Kama Sutra. It also requires trust, support, respect and a common interest. All the things you can get from working out regularly with a partner. So it makes perfect sense that taking your significant other to the gym is not only good for your health but also your relationship.

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Wednesday Wellness Recipe: Chef Jody’s Vegetarian Chili

It’s good chili weather! This recipe is great for vegetarians, and the beans and veggies make a great source of fiber. It has 10 grams of fiber per serving (daily recommendation is 20-35 grams), 12 grams of sugar and 9 grams of protein.

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On Valentine’s Day discover how love can taste, at a cooking class

It is said the way to man’s heart is through his stomach. However, if some of the classic cinematic love stories like 9-1/2 Weeks, Chocolat, No Reservations, and Tom Jones are anything to go by—women’s passions also can be aroused by the potent combination of romance and a tantalizing meal. That’s why the third suggestion in this week-long series of ideas for unique Valentine’s Day gifts is a cooking class for couples.

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Offer Your Sweetheart the Gift of a Loving Touch This Valentine’s Day

Give each other a Valentine’s Day gift of stress relief and enhanced wellness by taking a workshop on couple massage. Not only does a well done massage feel good, research has shown that there are many health benefits of massage including:

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Give your valentine a gift of mental, spiritual, and physical wellness this year

This Valentine’s Day don’t offer your sweetheart a heart-shaped box of candy. Instead give that special someone a gift that will strengthen his or her heart and enhance your relationship—a partner yoga class. Below are three yoga studios in the Chicagoland area that have put together special Valentine’s Day yoga classes for couples.

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American Spoon Foods recalls salsa and sauces for undeclared wheat flour

American Spoon Foods is voluntarily recalling Apple Chipotle Salsa, Maple BBQ Grilling Sauce, And Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce, which may contain undeclared wheat flour. The wheat flower may be dangerous to those with wheat or gluten sensitivities or allergies.

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Be safe in your post-snowpocalypse cleanup efforts

As you venture back out after yesterday’s blizzard, remember that the danger isn’t necessarily over. Remember to take appropriate health and safety precautions during your time outside and doing cleanup. Here’s some tips from the Lake County Emergency Management Coordinator:

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Chef Jody’s Super Bowl Veggie Pizza

Have your guests make their own pizzas at your Super Bowl party. Just supply the ingredients and let them create. They won't even know how healthy it truly is!

This recipe was inspired by a culinary demonstration at an American Diabetes Association Seminar.

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