Monday, July 11, 2011

Safety tips during a power outage for your food and water

Many parts of Chicagoland are going into a second day without electricity on Tuesday. Even if your power is has come back (as mine did a few hours ago), you need to be concerned with the food in your refrigerator and your water purification system. Follow these tips from the Lake County Health Department:

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m.a.c. Pilates for Kids in Lincoln Park

We’ve all heard of the alarming rise in childhood obesity, and to help counteract this growing trend of inactive and unfit children, Harmony Mind Body Fitness in Lincoln Park offers a special four week summer workshop called m.a.c. Pilates for Kids.

The m.a.c. Pilates for Kids workshop is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 10 and incorporates Pilates, games and improvisational exercise to build strength, confidence, and awareness.

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Yoga for Fertility in Oak Park this Sunday

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Yoga Trek in Oak Park will be offering a Fertility Yoga class on Sunday July 10 at 2:30pm. Fertility Yoga provides a nurturing and nourishing yoga experience for women who are trying to conceive and their partners.

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Garden Chef Series for July 9 & 10: Sixteen and Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop

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The Chicago Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

The featured chefs for this weekend are:
  • July 9: Sarah Kosikowski, from Sixteen at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
  • July 10: Terry & Dirk Fucik, from Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop on North Clybourn in Chicago

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Friday, July 1, 2011

Staying healthy this Fourth of July holiday

A great three-day weekend is on the way! But this holiday weekend, make sure to keep safe. Here’s some tips from Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Will County Health Department.

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Garden Chef Series for July 2 & 3: Terzo Piano and Pierrot Gourmet

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The Chicago Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm. The featured chefs for this weekend are:
  • July 2: Meg Colleran Sahs, from Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago
  • July 3: Anthony Schmidt, from Pierrot Gourmet at The Peninsula Chicago

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Free 4th fitness classes at Right Fit in Willowbrook

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Celebrate the 4th of July with fitness - join free fitness classes on Monday at Right Fit Sports/Fitness/Wellness in Willowbrook. Right Fit will be offering Adult Group Fitness from 7-8am, Introduction to Kettlebell from 8:30-9:00am, Introduction to the Indian Club from 9:00-9:30am, and a Sports Performance Class from 10-11am.

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Extreme heat terminology: understanding Chicago’s upcoming weather

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With a heat advisory in Chicago in place for Friday, you’ll be hearing a lot of information about the temperature and humidity in the media. But do you know what all the terms mean? Part of safety is correctly knowing what to expect, so let’s review some of the weather terminology when it comes to heat.

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Prepare and protect for Friday’s Heat Advisory in Chicago

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Chicagoland for Friday afternoon and evening. Temperatures are expected close to 100 degrees, with heat indexes in the 105 to 110-degree range. That’s a dangerous combination.

Here are some things you can do today to prepare for the extreme heat, and tips for handling the heat tomorrow, from FEMA and recommended by the Lake County Health Department:

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Leave the booms to the pros this 4th of July, but if not, be safe

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Fireworks can be fun, but can also be dangerous, and deadly. If you are going to celebrate with fireworks, follow these safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and recommended by the Lake County Health Department:

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Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup

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This week’s Wellness Recipe is a recommendation of the Lake County Health Department, and uses the same main ingredient as last week’s recipe: Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium, and a good source of folate and fiber.

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Friday, June 24, 2011

Garden Chef Series for June 25 & 26: Tapas Gitana & Glen Prairie

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The Chicago Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm. The featured chefs for this weekend are:
  • Andy Novak from Tapas Gitana, in Northfield and Chicago
  • Danny Ovanin from Glen Prairie, in Glen Ellyn

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Walk with a Naturalist in Grant Woods on June 25

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering another “Walk with a Naturalist” session on Saturday, June 25. These are one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

The June 25 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Grant Woods, near Fox Lake.

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls some Italian Blend Salads - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling 2,880 cases of Dole Italian Blend salads which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The salads were distributed in twelve states, including Illinois and Indiana, and three Canadian Provinces.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Sweet Potato Pound Cake

This week’s Wednesday Wellness recipe is from the Community Nutrition page of the Lake County Health Department. 

Turn the lowly sweet potato into a tasty sweet potato pound cake.

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Yoga at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Learn and practice yoga in a beautiful setting, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Several yoga classes for the summer session begin this week for all levels of students. When weather permits, classes are held outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Garden Chef Series for June 18-19: Sixteen & Bank Lane Bistro

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The Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm. The featured chefs for this weekend are:
  • Saturday - Frank Brunacci, from Sixteen at the Trump Tower, in downtown Chicago
  • Sunday - Brandon Paige, from Bank Lane Bistro, in Lake Forest
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Prepare for the Trek and Danskin triathlons with swim course swims

Chicagoland triathletes preparing for the Trek Women’s Triathlon on July 10 and the Danskin Women’s Triathlon on August 21 may want to take advantage of a series of swims following the race courses in Pleasant Prairie. The RecPlex will be offering cross-lake swims of Lake Andrea on Thursday nights and alternate Saturdays throughout the summer.

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June is for Peaches! Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Compote

June is not only when grilling season begins, but also it’s a month when many fresh fruits are available. June is also the best month to purchase peaches. Make sure the peaches are ripe for this recipe.

Check out your local farmers marker for the best selection, and enjoy this recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Compote.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Wednesday Wellness marinades and sauces

These are some of the favorite summer marinades and sauces from Chef Jody Emer. They contain no salt, but still taste great. Use on steak, fish, meat and pork; even try them on grilled vegetables.

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