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Healthy Eating

Kudos - No Sugar Momma

May 31, 2024

The local snack and dessert company, which provides indulgent, nutritionally rich treats, free of processed sugar, was one of 10 Small Business Development Center (SBDC) clients that were honored during College of Lake County’s (CLC) recent eighth annual SBDC Day celebration.

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Cover of Natural Awakenings Magazine Chicago edition with a plant growing out of a pitcher.

Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ March 2024

Feb 29, 2024

Enjoy articles from our March 2024 Issue

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Laurie Urbanick standing with her apron on.

Laurie Urbancik ~ No Sugar Momma

Feb 29, 2024

Using only organic "premium ingredients", No Sugar Momma products are free of cane and refined sugar, sugar alcohols, gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, arrowroot, tapioca, palm oils, emulsifiers, GMOs and lecithin.

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July 2023 Chicago cover with a vine of strawberries on it.

Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ July 2023

Jun 30, 2023

Enjoy articles from our July 2023 Issue

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Gado Gado

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Brenda Davis, RD, Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, and Cory Davis, MPA, PAg

Unhealthy Western dietary patterns, characterized by highly processed foods, red and processed meat, high-fat dairy products, high-sugar foods, sweet drinks and alcohol, are consistently associated with adverse health outcomes, including negative impacts on hormones and stress.

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March 2023 cover of Natural Awakenings Magazine Chicago edition with a plate full of flowers.

Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ March 2023

Feb 27, 2023

Enjoy articles from our March 2023 Issue

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Give the Gift of Klean Eating This Year

Nov 30, 2022

The Klean Kitchen approach focuses on how the food we eat impacts our physical, behavioral and emotional well-being.

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Chef Sebastian White of The Evolved Network does food prep for his culinary demonstration.

Chicago Chef Offers Food and Hope to Impoverished Youth

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Bob Benenson

The Evolved Network is the brainchild of Sebastian White, a young chef and clinical psychologist. Chef White is providing cooking classes in three Chicago schools for youth living in challenging circumstances. His vision is to create Evolved Kitchen and Garden, a restaurant in Chicago with an onsite garden on which the young people in the program will work.

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A white bowl of chickpea salad.

Spotlight On Seasonal Summer Salads

Jun 30, 2022

Refreshing as well as satisfying, this salad is especially welcome in the summer, but can be enjoyed year round.

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Garden Harvest Pasta Salad

Summer Garden Harvest Pasta Salad

Jun 30, 2022 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Fresh tomatoes, basil, chive, garlic and broccoli take center stage in this recipe.

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Letter from Publisher

Jun 30, 2022

Happy Summer, Chicago!

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2022 cover with a basket of veggies and fruit on it.

Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ July 2022

Jun 30, 2022

Enjoy articles from our July 2022 Issue

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Greek Chicken Kabobs

Allergen-free Recipe: Easy Summer Grilling For Father’s Day and Every Day

May 31, 2022

This easy recipe incorporates healthy vegetables that can be easily grown in the Chicagoland area, including bell peppers, tomatoes and zucchini.

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Lettuce leafs with tomatos on a plate.

Recipe: Spring Lettuce ~ a Gluten-free Healthy Addition to Lunch, from Tiffany Hinton

Apr 29, 2022 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Lettuce is high in vitamin A, vitamin K and water, and it's in season at Chicago area farmers markets and in our gardens starting this month. Here is an easy and tasty recipe from Tiffany Hinton to enjoy the first fresh, crisp lettuce of the season.

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Letter from Publisher

Apr 29, 2022

Before summer gets here, I encourage you to take in all the wonders that May has to offer.

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Recipe: Roasted Spring Asparagus

Mar 31, 2022 ● By Tiffany Hinton

This spring recipe is made from a “love it or hate it” vegetable that comes back year after year, once it is started in the garden.

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Pickled radishes

Recipe: Spicy Spring Harvest Pickled Radishes

Feb 28, 2022 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Pickled radishes are a bright, beautiful and tasty treat. Add them to spring rolls, top tacos, or just eat them like a snack. This radish recipe by Tiffany Hinton is so easy to make and only takes a few ingredients to prepare. Read more here.

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Bottle of Livo Oil

ULTRA-High Polyphenol Olive Oil Offers Medicinal Properties

Jan 31, 2022

A new Chilean Harvest crop of ULTRA-High polyphenol extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is available online exclusively from Chicago-area based Livo Oil.

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Raspberry Cacao Chia Pudding

Recipe: Raspberry Cacao Chia Pudding

Jan 31, 2022 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Combining the two superfoods raspberry and raw cacoa, along with chia seeds, is a perfect way to wish someone a heart healthy Valentine’s Day. Get this gluten-free and allergen-free recipe from GF Mom Certified's Tiffany Hinton.

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Plant-based Recipes: Jolly Treats Can Be Healthy

Nov 30, 2021 ● By Annette Licitra

As colder temperatures are settling in, what’s better to do than cozy up on the couch to watch a movie with a hearty bowl of plant-based pumpkin chili, a hot cup of decadent sipping chocolate and a plush, warm blanket.

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