You asked for it – so here it is! Here is my list of businesses and products that I have found to be helpful and supportive towards a healthier, sustainable lifestyle. I’d love to see your reviews, too, so feel free to leave comments below.
Products:
Cutco Knives – if you want to eat healthy, you’re going to be cutting a lot of vegetables and fruit. Using Great Knives will save time and are safer to use than dull or weak knives. Contact me for a complimentary demonstration at your home!
Vitamix Blender – Some of my green smoothie recipes just aren’t the same if you don’t have a high-powered blender to achieve the right consistency. And having my Vitamix was a huge help when I was making baby food for my baby. I have never regretted my Vitamix purchase and as an affiliate, I can save you the cost of shipping when you order through my site. Click here to see the details.
Chicago Business Resources
CSA, Farm-to-You and Locally-Sourced Grocers
The Gentleman Farmer – brand new CSA that is 100% organic and 120% inspired! I got to sample the produce last season during the ‘test run’ and this family farm really brings the goods! Bonus: sign up for the CSA box this year and get healthy tips and recipes from ME to help you make the most of your farm-fresh produce.
Irv and Shelly’s Fresh Picks this is a long-time favorite because 1) they DELIVER, 2) they are year-round and 3) you can customize your order from week-to-week with add-ons or omissions from the weekly CSA-style ‘box.’ They have a huge selection of local meat, dairy, eggs and even prepared foods and baked goodies.
City Provisions for a great source of local, sustainable and ethically raised animal foods – meat, cheese, eggs, prepared by a talented chef, look no further. For my clients who eat meat – I send them here. And if they have vegan friends, they can find something to eat here, too. It’s a deli and it’s also a catering company, so keep them in mind for your next event! Ask for Cleetus and tell him I sent ya… he’ll treat you real nice!
Green Grocer one of the great pioneers in the Chicago local and sustainable food culture. Super convenient if you find yourself in the west loop area and in need of a few grocery items or a healthy sandwich (they carry City Provisions sandwiches among others). They are also a pick-up place for a CSA membership.
Holistic Health and Energy Healing/Alternative Health
Holistic Health Practice – my “home” downtown is also home to 8 other unique and experienced practitioners. Services include acupuncture, chiropractic, vibrational and energy healing, life coaching, intuitive counseling, rolfing, sports and performance coaching, financial planning and spiritual counseling – each with a focus on acknowledging and healing the whole person.
Equilibrium Energy and Education A great resource for learning more about different kinds of energy healing through an extensive selection of classes, lectures and special events. They also have a great (and growing) collection of books and literature to keep the learning going.
this list is growing - check back often for new updates… with love, kelly