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hen I was a kid in France, most of my happiest memories come from long family lunches or dinners. Almost every weekend, we went to our relatives to have a family lunch. We would usually sit all together at the table around 1pm. Lunch typically finished with coffee and dessert around 5pm. The kids were expected to stay at the table with the adults through the appetizer and the entrée, which would last at least until 3pm. We would listen and were welcomed to participate to the adults’ conversations, which we enjoyed too. Their favorite subject was to talk about … yes, food! There was a real transgenerational conversation going on, and I recall enjoying it a lot as young as I can remember. After the entrée and its accompanying vegetables, French meals continue with salad and cheese, then dessert. The kids, who were allowed to leave the table after the entrée, were called back to eat the salad and cheese, and about an hour later, called back for the dessert. In our French tradition, the salad is coming towards the end of a long meal in order to provide with necessary raw enzymes to help digest the cooked meal. With the cheese comes also a good wine (for the adults), as the wine helps digesting the fat in the cheese. Our portions were always small enough so that it was never too much. This is indeed the French paradox that I still witness every time I get to travel back to my birth country, as we eat smaller portions, never count the calories, eat a wide variety of different foods, eat for long hours at time, but enjoy sharing our meals with family and friends. We also talk a lot about food and about meals’ preparation. Yes, food is an important topic for the French indeed! Our biggest secret of all is that we savor the food! We don’t feel guilty to eat. As my paternal grandfather was telling us: “Le Boire et le Manger sont les deux mamelles de la conversation”, which I would tentatively translate as follow: “The Drinking and the Eating are the two breasts of conversation”, meaning if we want to socialize, we can only do so around eating quality food and drinking (reasonably) good wine. Our last secret is that we all cook! Couples take pride in cooking together on an everyday basis and for guests. Even my grandfather was as much as a cook as my grandmother, and they came from an older generation, where traditionally women were staying home and the man was working. My dad has always been the main cook as well when we had visitors at home, while my mother would be the main cook during the week. Today, my French native husband is still the main cook on both everyday basis and while company is over. I do cook with him too, but I handle more the logistics around it. We both work, so it’s just normal that we both cook. We don’t see it as a chore, but as a family time too. Our 6 and 12 year old boys are also cooking with us regularly according to their abilities. Ask my 6 year old to prepare you a salad: he’ll wash the leaves, cut them, and prepare the homemade dressing with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and granulated garlic. He’ll add the caramelized pecans and will ask me about cutting the pear in small bites. And voila! The magic of it is that he didn’t like salad before! Once he learned how to do it himself, it becomes delicious all of a sudden! Here’s a French trick to apply, indefinitely! Enjoy this month’s issue about food. Check out my family daily vegetable soup recipe page 17. I hope you’ll try it out and you’ll let me know how you liked it! Happy month of March!

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Eastern Market to Host V313: Detroit’s Premier Vegan Celebration

313: Detroit’s Premier Vegan Celebration will be held Thursday, March 8, 3-9 pm, inside Eastern Market’s Shed 5. The event will offer an entertaining, informative and authentic Detroit vegan experience, drawing a large and diverse audience to the historic market building from among the rapidly growing number of metro Detroiters interested in a vegan, or plant-based, lifestyle. Featuring tasty vegan food (no animal products) and libations, music by local plant-powered musicians, comedy, games and veg speed dating, V313 also showcases a variety of vegan products and services and offers an educational program on vegan living. Highlights include Detroit’s leading veg-friendly restaurants and food trucks, including Detroit Vegan Soul, The Nosh Pit Detroit, The Clean Plate, Crepe Day Twah, Shimmy Shack and many more; live music from Detroit favorites Rosie and the Fellas and Once United; 50+ vegan-friendly exhibitors, many offering show specials, free samples, giveaways and door prizes; presentations by leading local and national speakers, including Milton Mills, M.D. of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Black Vegans Rock, and Mic the Vegan, prolific science writer and YouTube star; lively panel discussions include “Vegans of Color,” “Plant-Powered Women,” and “Local Vegan Resources” led by VegMichigan and Plant Based Nutrition Support Group; fun, interactive games and demonstrations; Veg Speed Date, matching like-minded veg-friendly singles (additional charge; includes admission to V313); Emcee Cam F. Awesome, national champion heavyweight boxer, offering his plant-strong comedy and inspiration; as well as a free massage courtesy of Irene’s Myomassology Institute. Tickets are available at the door and online for $15 and include on-site secure parking. Advance tickets include $5 in concessions vouchers and entry in the drawing for valuable door prizes. V313: Detroit’s Premier Vegan Celebration, Thursday, March 8, 3-9pm. $15. Shed 5 at Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St. V313.info. See ad, page 9.

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he Enlightened Soul Center for the Holistic & Intuitive Arts in Ann Arbor was founded using intuition for guidance and a holistic approach, just like its name. The idea for the center came in a meditation for one co-owner and in a dream for the other. Neither one knew what the other was receiving until later that year, when they happened to compare notes! Amy Garber and Christina DePugh became partners when the perfect office suddenly became available, establishing the ESC in March 2016. Just under 1400 square feet, the center is smaller than the building they saw in their original visions, “But it’s been growing ever since in the number of programs and participants!” says Garber. “This has been the perfect size to start out with.” The ESC hosts events, groups, classes, workshops, and other programs of holistic (body-mind-spirit) content. There are often several concurrent events taking place in the center, with activities available almost every day. Classes currently range from astrology, intuition development, Reiki, and shamanic healing. Groups meet for meditation, yoga, book discussion, and intuition practice. Regular events include “Psychic Saturday Parties” on the 2nd Saturday of each month, “Drop-in Healing Night/Reiki Share” on first Mondays, and Sound Healing Concerts every Sunday night. The center also rents their space to others. Practitioners of various healing modalities and intuitive readers see clients at the ESC. Between its two small treatment rooms, Classroom/Kitchen, and larger Event Room, groups from 3 to 40 can be accommodated. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Road, suite 280, Ann Arbor. For more information, email amy@enlightenedsoulcenter.com or visit enlightenedsoulcenter.com.

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Gooseberries are Good for the Gut Researchers from Malaysia’s Islamic Science University tested 30 patients with gastrointestinal issues, dividing them into three groups. One received lactose, a placebo; another group was given omeprazole, an overthe-counter remedy; and the third Phyllanthus emblica Linn, an ayurvedic treatment for gastrointestinal issues also known as Indian gooseberry. The research found the herbal treatment resulted in less pain, vomiting, sleep loss and other issues. Participants’ intestinal walls also showed signs of significant healing. The researchers concluded, “Findings indicate that the ethanolic extract of P. emblica fruits has gastroprotective effects in humans that justify its traditional use.” 10

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Research from Duke University Medical School indicates that eating red meat and poultry increases risk for Type 2 diabetes. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the Singapore Chinese Health Study followed 63,257 adults between ages 45 and 74 for an average of 11 years each. It was determined that meat and poultry consumption increased diabetes incidence by 23 and 15 percent, respectively.

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Leafy greens, which are rich in vitamin K, have again been shown to provide outsized benefits for heart health. Researchers from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University found that a reduced intake of vitamin K1 leads to more than triple the risk of an enlargement of the heart’s left ventricle, which reduces blood pumping volume, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers followed diet records for 766 participants ages 14 to 18 and monitored their vascular structure and functionality. When compared to those with the highest intake of vitamin K1 from foods such as spinach, cabbage and other leafy, green vegetables, those with the lowest intake were more likely to experience vascular enlargement.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DETERS ALZHEIMER’S According to a study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers discovered the risk of dementia can be halved by engaging in physical activities like walking, dancing and gardening, which significantly improve brain volume in the hippocampus region and the frontal, temporal and parietal lobes. The scientists studied 876 participants for 30 years and completed a longitudinal memory test of the patients, which were 78 years old on average, and followed up with MRI brain scans. They recorded their physical activity and logged caloric output every week. Two other studies found that any exercise that raises our heart rate and produces sweating for a sustained period will benefit cognitive health as we age. One meta-analysis of 36 studies from Australia’s University of Canberra found that exercise improved cognition by an average of 29 percent for those older than 50; another small group study from Germany’s Otto von Guericke University, in Magdeburg, specifically showed that dancing benefits seniors’ cognition.

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The G20 nations, comprising the world’s biggest economies, provide four times more public financing to support fossil fuels than renewable energy, says a report from the environmental coalition Oil Change International (Tinyurl.com/ TalkIsCheapOilReport). This took place even though German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced climate change as the heart of the agenda at the Hamburg summit in July 2017. The public financing—in soft loans and guarantees from governments along with huge fossil fuel subsidies—makes coal, oil and natural gas cheaper to use in the short run because both the front-end and back-end costs are undisclosed.

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Sweet Potato Project Encourages Enterprise

The Sweet Potato Project, started by journalist Sylvester Brown, Jr., will work in partnership with St. Louis University and a small cadre of local nonprofits called the North City Food Hub to hold culinary, small business, horticulture, restaurant management, and land-ownership classes and business incubator opportunities this spring. The goal is to enable at-risk youths in North St. Louis to grow food and make money through food packaging and distribution. The project encourages people to become innovative, selfsufficient players in today’s expanding global economy. Brown says, “Success doesn’t always mean you’ve made a lot of money; it can also mean you’ve survived poverty or managed to create something.” 12

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Uncontrolled Lice Threaten Fish Industry

A surge in parasitic sea lice that attach themselves to and feed on salmon, killing or rendering them unsuitable for dinner tables, is disrupting salmon farms in the U.S., Canada, Scotland, Norway and Chile. Wholesale prices for the species have already increased 50 percent over last year, leading to higher consumer prices for everything from salmon fillets and steaks to more expensive lox on bagels. Scientists and fish farmers are working on new ways to control the pests. Fish Farmer magazine states that losses by the global aquaculture industry could be as high as $1 billion annually. The only hope is to develop new methods to control the spread of the lice, which are naturally present in the wild, but thrive in the tightly packed ocean pens used for fish farming.

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Hywind, the first floating wind farm in the UK, is located 15 miles offshore of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Its five turbines with a 30-megawatt capacity will provide clean energy to more than 20,000 homes to help meet the country’s ambitious climate change targets. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says, “The government’s commitment to the development of this technology, coupled with Statoil’s [lithium] battery storage project, Batwind, positions Scotland as a world center for energy innovation.” Hywind is operated by Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil ASA and Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co.

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The World’s Healthiest Cuisines What Five Countries Can Teach Us about Good Eating by Judith Fertig

mericans love to explore ethnic cuisines and then put their own “more is better” spin on them, like a Chinese stir-fry turned into chop suey with fried rice or a pasta side dish supersized into a whole meal. “We’ve Americanized dishes to the extent that they don’t have their original health benefits,” says Dr. Daphne Miller, a family physician in the San Francisco Bay area and author of The Jungle Effect: The Healthiest Diets from Around the World—Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You. Here are five popular—and healthy— world cuisines, known for their great dishes, star ingredients and health-enhancing practices.

Traditional Japanese

Ingredients. The dietary benefits of green tea, fermented soy and mushrooms like shiitake and maitake are well documented. 14

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Add dried seaweed to this list. Beyond sushi, it’s a delicious ingredient in brothy soups, where it reconstitutes to add a noodle-like quality, slightly smoky flavor and beneficial minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vanadium and zinc. A study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition linked the longevity of Okinawan residents to eating seaweed, a staple of macrobiotic diets. New York City culinary instructor and cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo prefers dried wakame seaweed, readily available in the U.S. Practices. Shimbo grew up in Tokyo, Japan, where her mother helped her surgeon father’s patients by preparing foods that helped them recover quickly. Shimbo believes wholeheartedly in Ishoku-dogen, a Japanese concept often translated as, “Food is medicine.”

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South Indian

Ingredients. South India—including the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana—offers many plant-based dishes that feature coconut, rice and spices such as turmeric, known for decreasing inflammation, according to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Varieties of dried split peas called dal [dal is singular and plural] are used in vegetable curries and ground to make the gluten-free savory crepes known as dosa or puffy white idlis for a snack or breakfast. South India native and current Minneapolis resident Raghavan Iyer, teacher, consultant and author of many cookbooks, including 660 Curries, says, “One technique that gives vegetable dishes a lift is dry-frying or toasting whole spices. It adds complexity and nuttiness.” Simply heat a cast iron skillet, add the whole spices and

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Shimbo says, “I eat fairly well, treating food as blessings from nature that keep me healthy and energetic. I do not often indulge in expensive, rich foods.” She prefers eating foods in season and small portions, listening to what her body craves. When feeling the need for minerals and vitamins, she makes a brothy soup with just a little dried wakame, which reconstitutes to four times its dried volume. A second practice supporting healthy well-being is hara hachi bu, or “Eat until your stomach is 80 percent full.” It requires self-discipline to eat slowly and decline more food. But this restraint supports a widely accepted fact that “It takes about 20 minutes for the brain to receive the message that the stomach is full. If we eat slowly, we get the message at the right time, even if we want a few more bites. If we eat too quickly, by the time our brain sends the message, we have probably eaten too much,” says Shimbo. One Great Dish: Japanese soups offer nutrition and flavor in a bowl. Shimbo’s Eata-Lot Wakame Sea Vegetable Soup in her cookbook The Japanese Kitchen: 250 Recipes in a Traditional Spirit can be made with chicken or vegetable broth. Other healthy ingredients like sesame oil, fresh ginger, scallions and garlic boost its health benefits.

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dry fry until spicy aromas arise; then add them to a dish. Practice. South Indian meals usually comprise many small, highly flavored, colorful, plant-based dishes served with rice. They yield a pleasant aroma and sensation of fullness without overdoing it, says Iyer. One Great Dish: A vegetable/legume curry such as tamata chana dal, or smoky yellow split peas is simple to make. Iyer cooks dried, yellow, split peas with potatoes and turmeric, then dry-fries dried chilis and spices, and purées them in a blender for a no-fat, vegan and glutenfree dish. In Iyer’s view, “The epitome of comfort food is a bowl of dal and rice.”

Garden-to-Table Italian

Ingredients. There’s American-Italian, as in pizza with pepperoni and double cheese, and then there’s real Italian dishes dating back to the Etruscans. Healthy Italian starts with the love of growing things. Whatever grows in the garden is best, served simply with extra virgin olive oil; a recent Temple University study found it preserves memory and wards off Alzheimer’s. Eugenia Giobbi Bone, co-author of Italian Family Dining: Recipes, Menus, and Memories of Meals with a Great American Food Family, says, “My palate was formed with the flavors of homegrown foods. Cooking in central Italy is all about bringing out the flavor of a few very fresh, well-grown ingredients. That means primarily seasonal eating, with lots of vegetables and little meat in summer, the opposite in winter. There isn’t a lot of fuss to the culinary style, which instead depends on interesting, but simple combinations of foods and techniques.” Practice. Italian families’ view of healthful garden-to-table includes the exercise attained from gardening. “We have a good work ethic in our family,” remarks Bone, who lives in New York City and Crawford, Colorado. “We are of the mentality that physical work is satisfying, even when it is hard.” From her father’s family, Bone has learned to break a meal into small courses and to eat heavier during the day and lighter at night because this helps maintain a healthy weight, according to many studies including one published in the UK journal Diabetologia.

One Great Dish: Dress up pasta with a seasonal vegetable sauce, such as caponata, an eggplant and tomato mixture, or include primavera via spring vegetables and basil, or arrabbiata, featuring tomatoes and red pepper flakes.

Lebanese

Ingredients. “So much about Lebanese cuisine is ‘on trend’ with our tart and sour flavors from lemon, sumac and pomegranate molasses, a wide array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, plus a tradition of pickling, called mouneh, and yogurt and cheesemaking,” says food blogger Maureen Abood, author of Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen. “Lebanese cuisine is extraordinarily healthy, fitting squarely into the Mediterranean diet.” Abood lives in East Lansing, Michigan, where she loves to use summer cherries and berries in her Lebanese-inspired dishes. According to Abood, another reason why Lebanese food is so popular is that Lebanese immigrants to the U.S. now outnumber the native population of their mother country. Practice. Gathering to share food is a hallmark of Lebanese hospitality. “The Lebanese style of eating includes maza; many small shared plates of remarkable variety,” says Abood. “Food as medicine” is also a Lebanese practice, according to a study in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. One Great Dish: “Many of my favorite Lebanese dishes are plant-based,” says Abood. “We love to stuff everything from cabbage to summer squash to grape leaves with vegetarian fillings, and cook them in a garlic or tomato broth. Every week, we make and eat mujaddara, a lentil and rice or bulgur pilaf with deeply caramelized onions.” Pair with any Lebanese salad, such as one she makes with sweet cherries and walnuts for “a perfectly healthy and crazy-delicious meal.”

Vietnamese

Ingredients. Vietnamese cooking emphasizes fresh herbs and leafy greens, green papaya, seafood, rice and condiments. A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that green or unripe papaya contains more healthy

carotenoids (lutein, beta-carotene and lycopene) than tomatoes or carrots. Practice. The preferred style of Vietnamese cooking is steaming or simmering, using less fat. It also encourages communal eating, with each diner dipping an ingredient into a cooking pot. Cooked foods are accompanied by fresh salad greens, including herbs served as whole leaves. One Great Dish: Vietnamese hot pot is a favorite of Andrea Nguyen, whose Vietnamese family emigrated to California. Nguyen, author of Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors, blogs about food at VietWorldKitchen. com and now lives near San Francisco, California. “This is a slow, cook-it-yourself kind of meal. Set it up, relax with some organic wine or beer and enjoy. Flavors develop and the hot pot transforms as you eat,” she says. “At the end, you’ll slurp up the remaining broth and noodles.” See Tinyurl.com/Viet-ChineseHotPotRecipe. French Bonus: While croissants and triple-crème brie might not seem part of an ideal diet, rediscover two healthy practices from the French: Eat less and eat together. Ongoing studies at Cornell University show that we eat less if offered less. When researcher Paul Rozin, Ph.D., a psychology professor with the University of Pennsylvania, compared portions in Paris, France, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Philly portions were 25 percent larger. It’s also reflected in the two countries’ cookbook recipes. Rozin further found that French diners spent more time eating those smaller portions—perhaps explaining the French paradox: Most French eat rich foods and drink wine, yet don’t get fat. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com). March 2018

Cook-It-Yourself Ethnic Recipes

Eat-a-Lot Wakame Sea Vegetable Soup

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Smoky Yellow Split Peas (Tamatar Chana Dal)

medium-low and cover the pan. Stew the mélange, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, but still firm-looking and the potatoes are cooked, 20 to 25 minutes. While the peas and potatoes cook, preheat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan feels hot (a palm held close to the bottom usually feels the heat within 2 to 4 minutes), sprinkle in the chiles, coriander and cumin.

This vegan and gluten-free recipe traces its roots to Southeast India, where roasting spices to yield nutty-hot flavors creates a layered experience. Yields: 6 cups 1 cup yellow split peas 1 lb potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes ¼ tsp ground turmeric 2 to 4 dried red cayenne chiles (like chile de arbol), stems discarded 1 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 medium-size tomato, cored and diced 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 1½ tsp coarse kosher or sea salt Measure the peas into a medium-size saucepan. Cover with water and rinse the grains by rubbing them in-between fingertips. Drain and repeat three to four times until the water, upon rinsing the peas, remains fairly clear. Measure and pour 4 cups of water into the pan and bring it to a boil over mediumhigh heat. When some foam arises, scoop it out and discard it. Add the potatoes and turmeric to the peas, stirring once or twice. Lower the heat to 16

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1 Tbsp sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp peeled and julienned ginger 3 scallions, both green and white parts, cut into thin disks 4¼ cups chicken or vegetable broth ¼ cup sake 1 Tbsp instant wakame sea vegetable, soaked in cold water for 2 minutes and drained 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted in a skillet Tamari to taste Ground white pepper to taste In a medium pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until it’s hot, but not smoking. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the white part of the scallions, reserving the green part, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Toast the spices, shaking the pan very frequently, until the chiles blacken and smell smoky-hot and the seeds turn reddish brown and smell strongly aromatic (nutty with citrus undertones), 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the chicken broth and sake, then bring the mixture to a boil. Add the wakame and the sesame seeds. Season the soup with a few drops of tamari and ground white pepper, and add the green part of the scallions.

Transfer this spice blend to a blender jar and plunk in the tomato. Purée, scraping the insides of the jar as needed, to make a smooth, reddish brown paste with a smoky aroma. Once the peas are cooked, scrape the spicy, well-seasoned tomato paste into the pan. Stir in the cilantro and salt. Set the heat to medium-high and vigorously boil the dal, uncovered, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to mingle and the sauce to slightly thicken, 12 to 15 minutes. For a thicker sauce, mash some of the peas and potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.

After a few strong stirs, serve piping hot in individual bowls.

Recipe courtesy of Raghavan Iyer (RaghavanIyer.com).

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This soup satisfies a body’s call for a dish rich in minerals and vitamins.

A very easy soup to make which lasts for several days. First: Create Base: A large family stainless steel pot Add 2 to 3 quarts of chicken stock/broth (enough to fill up a little over ½ of the capacity of pot). Add 1 or 2 chicken bouillon cubes or veggie bouillon cubes to taste. Bring to a boil. Next: Add basic vegetables and reduce to simmer: 4-5 carrots, washed and brushed (no peeling necessary), cut in large chunks 1 onion, peeled and cut in large chunks 3-4 zucchinis washed and cut in large chunks Then, add your choice of any variation of veggies you want or have handy: broccoli, cauliflower, leaks (I’ll add the green leaves cut in very small slices, and I keep the white part to sauté in a pan with olive oil as a side meal for another day), celery branches washed and cut in small pieces, yellow sweet peppers, butternut squash, other squashes, … or whatever is handy either fresh or frozen. Just combine different vegetables and find the ones your family like! At the end, I typically add a green leafy vegetable, such as spinach (fresh or frozen), rest of salad, or kale (cut in very small pieces). Cook for about 20 minutes, until all veggies are soft through the knife. Check the taste. Add more sea salt if needed, to taste. Remove from heat. Blend with a plunging blender and mix well for several minutes to make sure all is very well blended and all fibers are finely mixed. Serve in bowls, and add optional 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream (good fat!). Don’t forego the cream for the kids! Replace with coconut creamer if you can’t use dairy.

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Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

SPICE UP HEALTHY COOKING Six Seasonings with Surprising Payoffs by Amber Lanier Nagle

pices add a punch of extra flavor to our favorite dishes, but they also possess proven health and wellness properties. From regulating blood sugar to reducing inflammation to helping control appetite, behold the magnificent six.

Garlic (Allium sativum)

“There’s a lot of evidence that suggests garlic supports heart health,” says Rosalee de la Forêt, a clinical herbalist and author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition tracked the blood pressure of 79 patients with uncontrolled hypertension and found that the mean systolic blood pressure of those consuming two 240-milligram capsules of aged garlic extract a day for 12 weeks significantly decreased compared to those taking one capsule or a placebo. 18

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“Garlic may also reduce the duration and severity of colds and flu when taken at the onset of symptoms and each day afterwards,” says de la Forêt, citing a study published in Clinical Nutrition. “I mince a clove and mix it with honey to make it easier to swallow.”

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Dr. Lipi Roy, a clinical assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine and blogger at SpicesForLifemd. com, considers turmeric the golden spice of life. “In addition to its role in Indian and Asian cuisine, turmeric is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat common ailments like stomach upset, ulcers, flatulence, arthritis, sprains, wounds and skin and eye infections,” she says. A study published in Oncogene concluded that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) was a more potent anti-inflamNaturalAwakenings.com

Used in India for 4,000 years, black pepper may be the most popular spice of our era. “Black pepper can increase the amount of nutrients your body absorbs from other food and spices,” says de la Forêt. A study published in Plant Medica concluded that subjects consuming a small amount (20 milligrams) of an extract of black pepper showed an increase of retained curcumin in their bodies. For maximum benefits, grind whole peppercorns directly onto food at mealtime.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum verum)

“One of cinnamon’s super powers is that it may help regulate blood glucose in patients with Type 2 diabetes,” Roy says. In a study published in Diabetic Medicine, subjects taking two grams of cinnamon daily for 12 weeks exhibited much better blood sugar control. Roy suggests sprinkling it on oatmeal, apples, pumpkin pie and brownies. Roast chicken flavored with cinnamon and other spices is another treat.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

“Ginger is a rhizome people have traditionally used medicinally to help with digestive issues, including upset stomachs and nausea,” says Karen Kennedy, of Concord, Ohio, a horticulturist and educator at the Herb Society of America. In a study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers concluded that gastric emptying and relief was more rapid after subjects with frequent or severe stomach upsets ingested 1.2 grams of ginger. Ginger is also linked to increased circulation and reduced inflammation. A study published in Phytotherapy Research

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matory agent than aspirin or ibuprofen. Try adding a little turmeric and ground black pepper to soups, salads and sauces.

Herbs are not spices although the term spice is sometimes used to encompass them all. An herb is the leaf of a plant when used in cooking. Spices can be buds, bark, roots,berries, seeds or any other part of a plant, and are often dried. ~McCormick Science Institute noted that this spice also worked in alleviating migraines equal to the pharmaceutical sumatriptan (Imitrex). According to a study in the journal Arthritis, it’s an effective tool in the battle against rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger adds a zing of healthy flavor to hot teas and stir-fried veggies such as broccoli, green beans, carrots or mushrooms.

Paprika (Capsicum annuum)

A common spice added to Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Indian cuisine, paprika is rich in natural carotenoids (the orangey pigment in many plants with antioxidant power) and capsaicin, both of which may decrease mortality from chronic illnesses. Another benefit of this capsaicincontaining spice is its ability to control appetite. In research published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, participants that consumed red pepper spice had a slightly higher core temperature and energy expenditure after a meal than the control group. The study further suggested that those that consumed capsaicin-containing spices like paprika ate fewer calories per day and had less interest in food. “Paprika is a great salt alternative, too,” says Roy. “Too often, people think they are craving salt, but they aren’t. They are craving flavor, and paprika gives a nice kick to chili, salad, grilled cheese and so many other foods.” Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com). March 2018

At least 10 hours a week outdoors in sunshine is crucial for children under 6 for development of healthy eyes. Otherwise, the risk of myopia increases, which in turn lends risk for cataracts and glaucoma in adulthood. ~University of Sydney Adolescent and Eye Study of 2,000 children

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Makes Us Happy and Healthy by Kathleen Barnes

ver since skin cancer scares penetrated the national psyche in the mid-1980s, Americans have been conditioned to cover up and slather on sunscreen when we leave the house. Now experts say we haven’t been doing ourselves a favor, even when strictly using all-natural formulas. We’ve been blocking the sun’s life-giving rays, essential for the body’s production of vitamin D, and possibly prompting a host of health problems.

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at Chicago’s Loyola University. She’s the lead researcher for the Sunshine 2 Study, a clinical trial investigating the vitamin’s vital role in relieving depression. “Every tissue and cell of your body requires vitamin D to function properly,” says Michael Holick, Ph.D., a medical doctor who has pioneered vitamin D research at the Boston University Medical Center. A 40-year professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, he’s a fervent advocate of sensible sun exposure. “Vitamin D is actually a hormone, essential for bone and muscle health. It plays a significant role in reducing the risk of infectious diseases, including cardiovascular problems and certain cancers, contributes to brain function and memory, and elevates mood, all while reducing early

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mortality,” explains Holick, author of The Vitamin D Solution: A 3-Step Strategy to Cure Our Most Common Health Problem. Yet, he says, about half of all Americans are among the 1 billion people worldwide that are vitamin D deficient. Published vitamin D research in the U.S. National Library of Medicine turns up 74,486 studies and citations dating back to 1922, with nearly half done in the past 10 years; 478 of the total were authored or co-authored by Holick or cited his research. His work confirms that sensible sun exposure and supplementing with natural vitamin D3 brings vitamin D levels to the optimal 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). New research from the University of Surrey, in the UK, found D3 twice as effective in raising vitamin D levels as D2, which is often synthetically produced. While the human body manufactures vitamin D as a response to sun exposure, eating certain foods like fatty fish, egg yolks and cheese can help. Fortifying foods with the vitamin is controversial. “It’s interesting that the right sun exposure will correct D deficiency rapidly, but won’t create an excess. Our bodies stop producing the hormone vitamin D once we have enough,” says Dr. Robert Thompson, an obstetrician, gynecologist and nutrition specialist in Anchorage, Alaska, and author of The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know.

Bare Minimum Holick, who differentiates between unhealthy tanning and healthy sun exposure, recommends exposing arms and legs to noonday sun for five to 10 minutes three

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times a week for most people. He adds, “Everyone needs 1,500 to 2,000 international units of vitamin D3 [supplements] a day year-round, and obese people need two to three times that much, because their ability to manufacture vitamin D is impaired.” Penckofer’s research confirms that fair-skinned people absorb the sun’s rays easily and quickly, while darker-skinned people have a natural sunblock, so they need much longer sun exposure to absorb the UVB rays that trigger the production

of vitamin D. She remarks that inadequate vitamin D is a possible explanation for the greater risk of high blood pressure observed in African-Americans. Holick contends that anyone living north of Atlanta, Georgia, cannot get enough winter sun exposure to maintain optimal vitamin D levels. “While vitamin D can be stored in the body for up to two months, a winter-induced deficiency is a convincing explanation for the seasonal affective disorder that strikes many in northern states in January, just two months after

the weather turns too cold to get sufficient sun exposure,” explains Penckofer. “In Alaska, we eat lots of fatty fish and take D supplements in winter. We know there’s no chance we’re getting the D we need from the sun, even when we’re sunbathing in negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures,” quips Thompson. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Food Is Medicine: 101Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Thrifty cooks know the magic of quick pickles. Recycle the brine from pickles and pack thinly cut stems of broccoli, Swiss chard and mature spinach into the jar until covered with the brine, then seal and refrigerate. In a few days, these quick pickles will be ready for snacking and sandwiches.

Carrot and Beet Tops

Very fine carrot tops can be used like parsley. With a food processor or high-speed blender, transform them into a favorite pesto or salsa verde recipe, suggests Registered Dietitian and nutritionist Madeline Basler, of Long Island, New York. One of her go-to’s is her Earth Day Carrot Top Pesto (Tinyurl. com/CarrotTopPestoRecipe). Beet greens can be sautéed like spinach, in a little extra-virgin olive oil with garlic, as a veggie side.

FRUGAL FOODIE Practical Uses for Aging Produce

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hen Jacques Pépin was growing up in France during World War II, he watched his mother use every scrap of food to meet the family’s needs, and then send him to live with a farmer in summer so her growing son could eat fresh from the farm. Today, the internationally renowned PBS-TV chef and cookbook author carries these sensibilities forward at his home and studio in Madison, Connecticut. “In Europe, and certainly in France, healthy food is much more expensive,” he says. “In America, a chef may have the person that washes dishes also prepare salads. With lettuce, he’ll cut off the whole top, cut out the heart and throw out the rest.” U.S. restaurant kitchens mirror home kitchens, where the average family throws away a quarter of the food they buy, wasting an average of $2,200 a year. These scraps 22

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mean wasted food and money at home, plus misspent resources to grow and transport the food. According to a report by the National Resource Defense Council, “Getting food to our tables eats up 10 percent of the total U.S. energy budget, uses 50 percent of U.S. land and swallows 80 percent of the fresh water consumed in the United States.” To save money and also live better, here are just some of many easy ways to use up every bit of fresh produce we buy.

Asparagus Ends

Self-described “frugal foodie” Diana Johnson, of Auburn, Washington, never lets asparagus ends go to waste. With the help of a blender, she turns them into a creamy asparagus soup—minus the cream—that her family loves (Tinyurl.com/AsparagusSoupTips).

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Fruit Snippets Stray grapes, a half-finished peach, overripe bananas, wrinkly berries and the core of a pineapple can all go in the freezer, and then into a smoothie.

Leftover Wine Freeze what’s left in the bottle in ice cube trays, suggests Anisha Jhaveri, a film writer and wine lover in New York City. It can add flavor to soups and stews, sauces and desserts like wine-poached pears.

Lemon Peels The limonene in lemon peels is a natural cleaner and degreaser, says blogger Jill Nystul, of Salt Lake City, Utah. She makes her own Citrus Vinegar All-Purpose Cleanser by simply packing lemon peels in a jar and topping with vinegar. See how at Tinyurl.com/HomemadeCitrusCleaners.

Vegetable Peels and Trimmings Instead of throwing out onion skins, carrot peels, celery leaves and tough leek stems, collect them in a freezer bag over time and store in the freezer. When enough has accumulated to fill a pot, make homemade vegetable

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stock, suggests Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle (InSonnetsKitchen.com/ how-to-make-perfect-vegetable-stock-for). At home, Pépin makes “fridge soup” once a week. “Whatever is left in the fridge—carrots, lettuce, a piece of leftover meat or whatever else I made the other day—goes into the soup,” says Pépin. “We finish it with some vermicelli or polenta or good bread.” A delicious meal, shared with family and friends, makes frugality festive.

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WALL PUSHUPS. Stand at arm’s length away from a wall with feet hip-width apart. Place palms shoulderwidth apart on the wall. Bend elbows and lower the upper body toward the wall, keeping the core tight and straight. Pause, and then press back to the starting position and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it harder by taking a step back from the wall, pushing out from a kneeling position.

ARM CIRCLES. Stand with feet hipwidth apart. Extend arms straight out to each side at shoulder height with palms facing down. Swing arms forward in a circular motion for 30 seconds, and then backward for 30 seconds. Keep shoulders down and back and elbows slightly bent. SHOULDER SHRUG. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold dumbbells with arms down, palms facing inward. Slowly raise shoulders as if trying to touch the earlobes. Pause, and

then lower and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it easier by doing slow and controlled reps without dumbbells.

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SEATED ADDUCTION. Sit in a chair with a yoga block between the knees. Press knees together to squeeze the device, pause for three seconds. Relax and repeat. Continue for one minute.

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HIP EXTENSION. Start on hands and knees with palms flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart. Align the neck and back while looking down or slightly forward. With foot flexed and knee bent, slowly raise the right foot toward the ceiling until the thigh is parallel with the floor. Pause, and then lower. Continue for 30 seconds, and then repeat with the left leg. To make it easier, try it while standing, keeping the lifted leg straight, and hold the back of a chair for support.

BRIDGE. Lie face-up on the floor with knees bent and feet flat. Press heels firmly and raise hips to form a straight line from shoulders to knees. Pause for three seconds in this position, and then lower and repeat. Continue for one minute.

CLAMSHELL. Lie on the floor on the left side, with hips and knees bent 45 degrees, the right leg on top of the left, heels together. Keeping feet together, raise the top knee as high as possible without moving the pelvis or letting the bottom leg leave the floor. Pause, and then return to the starting position. Continue for 30 seconds; switch sides and repeat.

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SEATED KNEE RAISE. Sit at the front of the chair with knees bent and feet flat, holding onto the sides for balance. Keeping the knee bent, lift the right leg about six inches off the floor. Pause for three seconds, and then lower and repeat with the left leg. Continue alternating for one minute.

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BICEPS CURL. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold dumbbells with arms at each side, palms facing forward. Keeping the upper arms still, bend both elbows to bring the dumbbells as close to the shoulders as possible. Pause, and then slowly lower and repeat. Each time arms return to the starting position, completely straighten them. Continue for one minute. Make it easier with slow and controlled reps without using dumbbells.

TRICEPS EXTENSION. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold the end of one dumbbell with both hands. Position arms so elbows are pointing up, with upper arms by the ears and the dumbbell behind the head. The neck is aligned with the back; with shoulders down and back. Keeping upper arms still, straighten the elbows until the dumbbell is overhead. Pause, and then slowly lower and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it easier by sitting in a chair. Locke Hughes, of Atlanta, GA, contributes content to SilverSneakers, a community fitness program that helps older adults maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve well-being. Learn more at SilverSneakers.com.

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Step One: Empathize with a Child’s Experience While the desired outcome is to help a child embrace a different point of view of their situation, the first goal is not to come on too strong with an agenda of change. Instead, start from where they are, based on an expressed emotion. Reflect this with words, a hug or a gesture. Thoroughly accepting how a child feels doesn’t necessarily imply agreeing or sharing the same view, but it does release them from having to show how bad they feel. So when a child says, “I feel like I’m in jail,” resist the urge to say, “Are you crazy?” Rather than try to steer them off their course, go in the direction of their swerve to help direct them back to their best self. The key is to normalize the experience without minimizing it. Exhibiting too much good cheer means they have no choice but to be grumpy to get their point across. Introduce the idea of choice: “Your thoughts are making you feel really bad. I wonder if there is something different we could do.” Don’t oppressively correct them with the right answer; it makes a child feel bad for being wrong. March 2018

Step Two: Relabel Instead of being led down a thorny patch lined with terrible impossibilities and accusations, we might steel ourselves to remain calm, get some distance or take our thoughts with a grain of salt. Relabeling begins with noticing a familiar ring to a child’s thoughts and distress; like us, they can also learn to recognize when “Mr. Negative” appears. Then they’re better prepared for discussion. As parents, when we learn to predict, “Yep, I knew my negative thinking was going to jump to that conclusion,” we can decide to choose other interpretations.

Step Three: Specify What Went Wrong Don’t be tempted to try to solve the huge problem initially presented, such as, “I hate my life, everything is terrible, I can’t do anything right.” The goal is actually much smaller, so teach a child to shrink it by narrowing down from some global form to the specific offending thought or situation that needs to be addressed. With young

children, frame this approach as doing detective work to locate the source of the problem; with older children, explain that it’s usually a triggering event that makes us feel really bad—the straw that broke the camel’s back. It’s key to helping them know what to do to feel better.

Step Four: Optimize and Rewire When a child is thinking negatively, their thoughts stall, their strengths and resources lock up, and their energy, motivation and hopefulness are drained. Try different settings or perspectives on the specific problem the child has identified and choose the version or interpretation that works best for them, one that is the least damaging, most accurate and gets their system moving in a new direction.

Step Five: Mobilize to Be the Change When we can’t think our way out of a mood, we can move ourselves out of it. Like picking up the needle on a skipping

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Zumba Fitness – 6pm. Dance into shape, fun and fitness. All levels welcome. Water bottle recommended. $10. Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit. PennyLoveFitness.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Yoga for Cyclists – 11:30am-1pm. Workshop designed for casual or century riders to prevent cycling related injuries and aid in post-ride recovery. Learn how to incorporate yoga postures and breathing techniques focused on strength, flexibility and balance – all key to improving cycling performance. No prior yoga experience required. $20. Yoga Shala West Dearborn, 22213 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. 313-982-7700. YogaShalaAndWellnessCenter.com. Body Wisdom Workshop: Brain Health – 12:302pm. Presented by Jill Diaz, certified in a technique called applied kinesiology. This technique allows her to tap into the body’s energy system and determine where there is a weakness in a gland or organ, and much more. $30. 359 degree Yoga, 3162 Biddle, Ste 200, Wyandotte. 734-309-7060. 359Yoga.com. Shamanic Healing Fundamentals I: Introduction and Journeying. 3–5:30 pm. First class in the Spirit Assist Shamanic Healing Program. $30. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, free parking. 734-3580218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Choreography Class – 1:30pm. Professional dancer Breayre Tender will explore choreography with different styles of dance like jazz, hip hop, modern and sometimes a mix of all. No experience necessary. $10. N’Namdi Movement Center, 52 E Forest Ave, Detroit. 313-831-8700. NnamdiCenter.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 5 Sahaja Yoga Meditation Detroit – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn to meditate with a guided meditation. Open to anyone and everyone. Free. Campbell Library, 8733 Vernor Hwy, Detroit. MichiganYoga.org. Drop-in Healing Night. 7–9 pm. Practitioners and clients can drop in to practice/receive healing modalities and medical intuitive information. Donation accepted. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, free parking. 734-3580218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 How Hormone Imbalance Lead to Belly Fat, Diabetes, Cognitive Decline & Other Health Issues – 6-8pm. Leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan will reveal how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings, and fat burning; what really works for permanent loss of belly fat and bulges safely and healthfully. Learn how medication may worsen diabetes and that new technology can help reverse this disease. Learn how to address the cause, not the symptoms. Free. Rose’s Restaurant and Lounge, 201 N Canton Center Rd, Canton. RSVP: 734-716-5588. Puro HealthAndWellness.com.

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save the date V313: Detroit’s Premier Vegan Celebration – 3-9pm. Celebration of vegan food and fun, where those interested in compassionate and healthy lifestyles can shop for great vegan products and services, learn at informative presentations, enjoy live entertainment, connect with vegan resources and friends, savor delicious food and more. $15. Shed 5 at Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St. V313.info.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Plymouth Spring Fling Annual Market – 10am3pm. Event will feature talented makers, baked goods and vendors. Free admission and a free entry to win a door prize as well as chances for all guests to win prizes throughout the day. Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks 325, 41700 Ann Arbor Rd E, Plymouth. 313-769-6307. EventsWithChristine.com. Drop-In Workshop: Cell Phone Sleeping Bags – 12-4pm. Decorate a “cell phone sleeping bag” in honor of the National Day of Unplugging, a day focused on spending time away from cell phones and appreciating the world around. Free. Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave. DIA.org. NationalDayOfUnplugging.com. Line Dance Boot Camp – 1:30-3:30pm. Class taught by Maurice Adams. All levels welcome. $8. N’Namdi Movement Center, 52 E Forest Ave, Detroit. 313-831-8700. NnamdiCenter.org. Psychic Saturday Party - 12-5pm. Readers, healers, shopping, snacks, door prizes. $3 admission, sessions: $2/minute, 15-minute minimum. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, free parking. 734-3580218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com

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save the date Dearborn Women’s Expo – 10am-5pm. The Expo raises funds to help those battling leukemia and features over 100 exhibits, raffles, fitness and wellness demos, and a fashion show. The event promises something for every age and interest. $3, free for children 12 and under. Exhibitors wanted. Free parking. Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. ShowForWomen.com. Flow Detroit – 11am-12pm. Class taught by yoga instructor and wellness practitioner Samantha MeeParamdev Kaur which mixes the enlightenment of music with the physical flow of yoga. All levels welcome. Homemade Kombucha tea, water and light snacks will be served afterwards. Limited mats available, please bring one if possible. $15. Ponyride Detroit, 1401 Vermont St, Detroit. Ponyride.org. Reiki Share – 1-2pm. Experience the calming and empowering vibration of reiki. Reiki aids in relax-

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ation, emotional support, empowerment and support for overall well-being. Anyone who is new to reiki and would like to experience first hand what the power of this Japanese healing modality can do are welcome to attend as well as those already familiar with reiki. $10. 359 degree Yoga, 3162 Biddle, Ste 200, Wyandotte. 734-309-7060. 359Yoga.com. Gardening with Two Women and a Hoe – 2-3pm. Learn techniques for getting gardens ready. Presented by local landscaping company, Two Women and a Hoe. Free. Livonia Public Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd. 734-466-2491. LivoniaPublicLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 How the Digestive Systems Impacts Immune Function and the Role the Thyroid Plays – 6-8pm. Leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan will reveal how America’s “Medical Monopoly” promotes this modern-day autoimmune epidemic and what to do for protection. Learn what causes ninety percent of hypothyroidism in the US and why most individuals taking thyroid hormones will fail to feel normal. Also learn how gut health impacts overall health and may be responsible for other symptoms as well. Free. Aubree’s Pizzeria and Grill, 2122 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Rain Gardens – 7-8pm. Rain gardens are beautiful, functional garden areas that filter storm water, minimize soil erosion and provide habitat for wildlife. Drew Lathin of Sustainable Landscapes will explore the benefits of rain gardens and teach participants how to design and build their own. Free. Livonia Public Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd. 734-466-2491. LivoniaPublicLibrary.org. Relationships: The Magical Chemistry – 7-8:30pm. Healthy hormones may lead to healthy relationships; learn how to balance both naturally. Free. Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. RSVP: 734-4258220. KarlWellnessCenter.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Health and Wellness Seminar with Robert Ferguson – 9:30-11am. Ready to get healthy and lose weight without being deprived of favorite foods? Learn how to eat real food in fat burning combinations, eat to makeover the metabolism and how to eat to increase energy. $5. Canton Christian Fellowship, 8775 Ronda Dr, Canton. RSVP: DietFreeLifeMI.com. Yoga Teacher Open House – March 17-18. 1-3pm. Immersion retreat organized by Song of the Morning staff for yoga teachers, studio owners and yoga teacher training facilitators who are interested in learning more about Song of the Morning and how to host a retreat. Schedule will include medication, a tour of the grounds, a guided hike, hatha yoga, karma yoga and two vegetarian meals. Free. Song of the Morning, 9607 E Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt. 989-983-4107. SongOfTheMorning.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 How Hormone Imbalance Lead to Belly Fat, Diabetes, Cognitive Decline & Other Health Issues – 6-8pm. Leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan will reveal how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings, and fat burning; what really works for permanent loss of belly fat and bulges safely and healthfully. Learn

how medication may worsen diabetes and that new technology can help reverse this disease. Learn how to address the cause, not the symptoms. Free. Rose’s Restaurant and Lounge, 201 N Canton Center Rd, Canton. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Wellness Wednesday – 9am-9pm. Enjoy a special offer twenty percent off discount. Does not apply to Juice Bar, Professional Line products, Family Farms and manager specials. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-284-2357. SuperHealthShop.com.

save the date Leaving Leftover Mentality – 7-8pm. From parents of young children to busy professionals, we all tend to sacrifice the very basic health and wellness needs that would make us happier, more efficient, healthier, and more able to serve and love those around us. Join author of Just One Thing: Simplifying the Mystery of a Healthy Lifestyle, internationally certified health coach, USAT nationally qualified age-group triathlete, and speaker, Keri Lappi, in three upcoming seminars for a healthy lifestyle. $15/seminar. Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton. http:// www.energeticwellnesscoaching.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22 The Ketogenic Diet – 7pm. Learn how Ketogenic Diet can save lives. False misconceptions about the Ketogenic Diet clarified and explained. Seminar with Mark Meyerson, CNC Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka Rd, Southgate (next to Big Lot). RSVP: 734-284-2357.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Fall Risk Assessments – 11am. Hosted by Advanced Balance Clinic. For those who may have concerns about their balance, stop by for a customized risk screening. Free. Dearborn City Senior Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. 734-9686535. BalanceABC.org.

save the date Women’s Wellness Retreat – March 23-25. 2-5pm. Discover the beauty and strength of feminine power and grace. Enjoy four yoga classes, meditation, journaling, hiking and discussions on women’s physical and emotional health. Attend solo or invite sisters, mothers, daughters or friends to this empowering and enriching retreat. $108, lodging is separate. Song of the Morning, 9607 E Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt. 989-983-4107. Song OfTheMorning.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 26 Shamanic Healing Fundamentals I: Introduction and Journeying. 6–8:30pm. First class in the Spirit Assist Shamanic Healing Program. $30. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, free parking. 734-3580218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com Pretty in Pumps – 7pm. This class combines elements of kizomba and belly dance. Open to all dance fitness levels. Experience fun grooves guaranteed to lift spirits and tone the body. Yoga/work out attire, comfortable shoes and water recommended. $10. Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit. PennyLoveFitness.com.

planahead TUESDAY, APRIL 10 A Holistic Approach to Allergies – 7:15pm. Learn a natural approach to managing one of the most common health problems in this country. Find out what may be causing the allergies and how to relieve them naturally. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation – 2:30pm. Hosted by Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF). Public lecture and guided meditation to be presented by a monastic disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. All are welcome. Free. Schoolcraft College, VisTaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia. DetroitMeditationCenter.org. Yogananga-SRF.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 Temple Community Gathering – 5-7pm. Connect and discuss openly, sexuality, consciousness, spirituality, tantra and more. Free. Mystery School of the Temple Arts, Dearborn. Must RSVP: Support@LeslieBlackburn.com. LeslieBlackburn.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Overcoming Sugar Addiction. 7-8pm Sugar is a highly addictive substance, rivaling and surpassing heroin and cocaine in laboratory studies. What’s worse is that it contributes to a host of degenerative diseases and inflammatory reactions. It is not simply willpower that people lack to overcome the addiction, we must work alongside of our biology to support and conquer the formidable beast! Join author of Just One Thing: Simplifying the Mystery of a Healthy Lifestyle, internationally certified health coach, USAT nationally qualified age-group triathlete, and speaker, Keri Lappi, in three upcoming seminars for a healthy lifestyle. $15/seminar. Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton.

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save the date Spring Intuitives Interactive Holistic Expo – April 28-29. 10am-6pm,11am-5pm. Psychic and card readers, mediums, aura photos, spirit artists, vendors, energy workers, presentations, free parking. $11 adults, senior/student discounts, door prizes. Skyline High School, Ann Arbor (M-14 exit 2). HolisticPsychicExpo.com.

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save the date Naturalista Life Expo - 10am-7pm. Awardwinning actress Kimberly Elise will be present as a guest panelist at the expo discussing plant-based nutrition and her vegan lifestyle. The day will be filled with phenomenal speakers on topics such as plant-based nutrition, fitness, natural beauty, and self-improvement. Vegan-cooking demonstrations, live fitness workshops, health screenings, and urban gardening. Attendees are encouraged to not only shop natural, but also learn something new and make a change in their lives. $25 at the door, discounted advance purchase $15. COBO Center, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit. @NaturalistaLifeExpo; ANaturalistaLife.com

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sunday Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-noon. This 90-minute, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. The Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit. 248-9103351. DanceMT.com. Jazz in the Afternoon – 2-5pm. Gina’s Jazz & Soul Food presents Jazz in the Afternoon featuring Sky Covington & Jimi Blues. Free. 17410 E Warren, Detroit. 248-766-8332. Community Yoga Session – 4-5pm. $20/drop-in. Citizen Yoga, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-5025450. Sound Healing Concert - 7–9pm. Rare, therapeutic chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded soundscape music while Reiki is sent to the audience. $20 at the door. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, free parking. 734-358-0218. www. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com

monday Downtown Street Eats – 11am-2pm. Great lunchtime choices from food trucks that line Cadillac Square. Campus Martius Park, Detroit. CampusMartiusPark.org. Gentle Yoga – 12-1pm. All levels welcome. Class with Barb Prusak and Margie LoDuca. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734282-9642. Fundamentals of Stretching – 2pm. All levels welcome. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Track Workouts – 5:45-6:45pm. Group run. Workouts will be based around half and full marathons, 5K and 10K training, and body weight strength workouts for runners. Free. WSU Lowell Blanchard Track, 5210 Gullen Mall, Detroit. Run-Detroit.com. Beginner Belly Dance with Abida – 6-7pm. Learn the ancient art of belly dance. All fitness levels welcome, no experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Class will cover basic isolations and movements followed be a choreographed dance to practice at home. $10. Victor’s Den, Fitness Center (inside main doors to the right), 780 Town Center Dr, Dearborn. 313-506-3073. Yoga with Yoganic Flow – 6-7pm. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens, at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244. Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit.

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Skate Night – 6-8pm. Join friends and family for roller skating fun. Skate rental $1.50. $2 admission. Lincoln Park Skating Center, 1419 Southfield Rd. 313-381-7465. LincolnParkSkating.com. Time to Transform – 7-8pm. Weight-loss support group helping members stay focused on creating better health for oneself with free health tips. Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31582 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. 734-664-0339.

tuesday Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church “Run For God” team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Free. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St, Dearborn. 734-429-3214. SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st & 3rd Tues. Free to Chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Conference Rm 8, Taylor. 734 284-6000. swcrc.com Senior Day – 9am-9pm. Seniors ages 62 and over can enjoy an extra discount of sixteen percent off. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka Rd, Southgate. SuperHealthShop.com Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. Itch-to-Stitch – 6-7:30pm. Knitters and crocheters gather to work on their latest projects. Bring projects, enjoy company while working and get help from experienced knitters. Free. Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee, Taylor. CityOfTaylor.com. Open Mic – 8pm. 2nd Tue. For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Sign-up starts at 6:30pm. Free. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. 313-879-1102. OGD ft. Sky Covington – 8:30pm. Jazz night presented by Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. $10 cover. Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, 20510 Livernois, Detroit. 248-445-1277.

wednesday SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 2nd & 4th Tue. Free to Chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Conference Rm 8, Taylor. 734 284-6000. swcrc.com.

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Rotary Club of Detroit – Noon-1:30pm. Great local speakers at this weekly lunch meeting. Business attire. $26.50. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. RSVP: 586-943-5785. Crafts Hour – 2-3pm. Ages 5-12. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, Once Upon a Time Rm, 19601 Harper Ave. 313-343-2575. Meet and Greet in Taylor – 2-6pm. Jan Russ, RN will be available for meeting and consultations. Jan is certified in the Ulan method of muscle testing with a background in medicine as an RN. Bring health concerns and see how she may be of help. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 23101 Eureka Rd, Taylor (at Pardee Rd). Qigong – 6-7pm. With Emily Rogers. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244. Crochet Guild Meeting – 6-8pm. The Metro Detroit Crochet Guild meets at Detroit Fiber Works. Free. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313-610-5111 or 313-457-3431. Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities. Canton Human Services Center, 50430 School House Rd, Rm D, Canton.

save the date Meditation and Mindful Musings – 7pm. Deep meditation followed by a mindful, supportive discussion of a spiritual topic. Free. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-421-1760. UnityOfLivonia.org. Traditional African Dance – 7-8pm. With Sistah Nubia. Free (donations accepted). Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine St, Detroit. 313-237-8733. GreeningOfDetroit.com. Posture Pro Yoga Level I/II – 7:30-9pm. Join instructor Sheri Giorio for a therapeutic yoga class. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

thursday save the date Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Victoria DeVinney, PT, DPT, RCST™ - Evenings appointments - Tap into your body’s own healing wisdom. BCST balances the nervous system and allows you to settle deeply into a nurturing, healing space to resolve old energy patterns. Discover your authentic self and engage more fully with life. Healing Arts Massage Therapy Center - 580 Forest Ave #3C, Plymouth – Appointment required 734-255-0968 or 734-207-0557. HealingArts MassageTherapy.com. Thermography First – With Linda Honey. Appointment based. Radiation-free thermographic scans. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 586-770-4429. Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church “Run For God” team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages

and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St, Dearborn. 734-429-3214. SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st & 3rd Thur. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings per month. WCCCD Downriver Campus, EPAC Rm 8 (upstairs), 21000 Northline, Taylor. 734 284-6000. swcrc.com.

save the date Tai Chi/Qigong – 10am. Learn practices that can help reduce pain, blood pressure, stress and help many chronic health issues. All levels welcome. $5. Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason St, Dearborn. 313-429-3214. Facebook.com/Ease.Chi. Adult Creative Coloring – 2-4pm. Coloring pages and crayons will be provided if needed. Free. Dearborn Senior Services, Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. 313-942-2412. DearbornFordCenter.com. Zen Stretch Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Held at The Wellness Garden. Michigan Massage Professionals, Ste 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734664-5275. Ashtanga – 6pm. Knowledge of yoga helpful, all levels welcome. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 Warren, Ste D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308. Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy

fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. Jam Session – 10pm-2am. Harbor House Detroit presents Thursday Night Jam Session hosted by Sky Covington. $5. Harbor House, 440 Clinton, Detroit. 248-766-8332. HarborHouseMi.com. Meditation Class - 7–8pm. 1st & 3rd Thursday. Short lesson, meditation, followed by a discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop in, suggested donation $10. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, free parking. 734358-0218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

friday save the date Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Victoria DeVinney, PT, DPT, RCST™ - Morning Appointments - Tap into your body’s own healing wisdom. BCST balances the nervous system and allows you to settle deeply into a nurturing, healing space to resolve old energy patterns. Discover your authentic self and engage more fully with life. Healing Arts Massage Therapy Center - 580 Forest Ave #3C, Plymouth – Appointment required 734-255-0968 or 734-2070557. HealingArtsMassageTherapy.com Senior Fitness – 11am-12pm. Hosted by Healthy Detroit and Detroit Parks and Recreation Department. All levels welcome. Free. Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Ave, Detroit. 313-628-2100.

Detroit City Chess Club – 4-8pm. Join the Detroit City Chess Club in their regular Friday meet-ups in Prentis Court. Free. DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. DIA.org. 313-833-7900. Candlelight Yin – 6-7pm. All levels welcome. Class with Rae Golematis. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

saturday Detroit Eastern Market – 6am-4pm. Cooking demonstrations, food trucks, entertainment. Russell, between Mack Ave & Gratiot Ave. 313-833-9300. Yoga In The Gardens – 9:30-10:30am. Rejuvenate mind, body and spirit through easy yoga moves guided by instructor Connie Fedel of Taylor Yoga. All levels welcome. $10. Taylor Conservatory, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108. TaylorConservatory.org. Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be tai chi, or qigong or chair yoga. Classes free, donation encouraged. Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass, Ste 105, Detroit. 313-832-1155. Adult Writers’ Group – 2-3pm. Interested in writing? Join other adults to share work, get feedback and discuss the craft of writing. Free. Canton Public Library, Group Study Room A, 1200 S Canton Center Rd. 734-397-0999. CantonPL.org. Hatha Flow Donation Yoga – 4pm. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787.

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