News, books and businesses to help you along the way
A film that will change your life
FORKS OVER KNIVES
The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. Dr. Mason is featured prominently in the film. It will premier in theatres nationwide on March 11, 2011.
Dr. Mason's Radio Program
Dr. Mason's "Dr. In The House" streams live every Sunday from 10-11 AM
www.wvon.com
Books
The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook by Sarah Brown for Reader's Digest
Explore all the mouth-watering possibilities of meat-free cooking with The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook. There is practical information on nutrition, ingredients, techniques as well as 250 delicious, healthy recipes that incorporate a global range of cuisines.
Ingredients by Peter Mirams, Loukie Werle and Jill Cox
What are the names of all those delicious apples that are often sold unlabeled at fruit and vegetable markets or that are piled up in all colours and shapes in the display cases at the entrance to the supermarket? This well-structured and highly informative reference book identifies approximately 2000 ingredients by name and describes their composition and uses.
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollan
In Defense of Food is a series of clear and thoughtful answers that help omnivores navigate the nutritional minefield that has come to typify our food culture. Pollan shows that convenient "healthy" alternatives to whole foods are appallingly inconvenient: our health has a nation has only deteriorated since we started exiling carbs, fats--even fruits--from our daily meals.
Businesses That Support Healthy Lifestyles
Farmer's Best Market
The only African American owned grocery store in Illinois that offers a full line of fresh produce, meats, dairy, deli and frozen products. The best quality at the best prices. 1424 West 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 -- 773.584.6222 www.famersbestchicago.com
Soul Vegetarian Restaurant
The first ever vegetarian soulfood restaurant, established by the African Hebrew Israelite community and operating in seven cities including Chicago. 205 East 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60619 -- 773.224.0104 www.soulvegetarian.com