Tag: Healthy Food | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago

Rejuvenate with Virtual Guided Detox from Purple Sprout

Mar 31, 2022

Purple Sprout Conscious Organics is offering Rejuvenation, a three-week, online, guided detox program starting April 18, to help reset the body after winter, open up elimination pathways and pave the way toward greater health and happiness.

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Stay on Top of Local Food News and More

Jun 30, 2021

The new Local Food Forum e-newsletter, published daily for the Chicago area, presents a wide range of subjects in an informative, inspiring and entertaining manner, with photographs, recipes and food trivia.

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Letter from Publisher

Jan 29, 2021

I’m not a huge fan of cold-weather winter days—give me a warm summer’s day in the garden or an afternoon on the water—but as a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, I’ve learned to make the best of whatever the seasons serve up!

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Recipe: Gluten-free 3-Mushroom Stew to Keep Us Warm this Winter

Dec 30, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton

A healthy bowl of Three-Mushroom Stew is the perfect meal on a cold winter's day. It's gluten-free, nutritious and tasty, says GF Certified Mom Tiffany Hinton. Get the recipe here!

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Sound Advice in Workshop for Small Farmers

Dec 30, 2020

The workshops are intended for those with direct market farm businesses and are seeking to improve record keeping to make better decisions or expand to wholesale.

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How to Grow Basil and Tomatoes in the Winter Months

Nov 27, 2020 ● By Megy Karydes

Experts say indoor gardening is easier than we think and encourage us to give it a try this winter. Megy Karydes explores how to grow fresh, healthy greens, herbs, microgreens and veggies indoors to get us through a Chicago winter

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Afternoon Tea and Cookies - Recipes from a Gluten-free Kitchen

Nov 27, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Mother Nature holds the secrets to help us continue to have optimal health and thrive through the winter. Healing herbal teas and gluten-free treats combine for a cozy, healthy treat this winter, says Tiffany Hinton of GF Mom Certified.

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Purple Sprout Has Moved to Buffalo Grove

Nov 27, 2020

Our food, mostly made from scratch, is designed to create balance between body, mind and spirit, self and nature.

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Learn More About Our Local Food System

Nov 27, 2020

Healthy ecosystems follow six consistent principles that are the same for farms, ranches and gardens.

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Growing More Than Lettuce Indoors

Nov 27, 2020

Indoor gardening can be incredibly rewarding and an easy practice to begin and manage year-round. Using efficient grow lights and easy techniques, we aren’t limited to lettuce and microgreens.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ November 2020

Oct 30, 2020

Enjoy articles from the November 2020 issue

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Recipe: Allergen and Gluten-free Pumpkin Muffins

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Pumpkins are naturally high in vitamin A and vitamin C, which can help boost the immune system and overall wellness. This, along with being lower in calories, helps make pumpkin a great addition to a healthy fall diet and meals. Recipes from a Gluten-Free Kitchen with GF Mom Certified's Tiffany Hinton.

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Recipes from a Farm Kitchen: Baked Squash and Garlicky Greens

Oct 30, 2020

Enjoy these delicious, healthy recipes for seasonal favorites baked squash and garlicky greens from Jen Miller of Prairie Wind Family Farm, in Grayslake. Look for organic produce from your local CSA, co-op or indoor farmers' market, or the local grocery. Shop and eat local!

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Recipe: Maisha's Favorite Lunch Smoothie

Oct 30, 2020

Being mindful of what you consume is a great way to start a path to everyday wellness and good health. Smoothies are easy and fast to make, says Maisha Wynn of Live to Wynn.

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