Join us on Saturday morning for a FREE beginning/intermediate vinyasa yoga class taught by an instructor from Just Breathe {Yoga} Rivermark.  After class we’ll enjoy a Health Starts Here-approved breakfast.  Bring your yoga mat and meet in the Whole Body Salon.

Have your cholesterol, lipids, diabetes risk and bone density tested.  HeartWatch will also be performing allergy screening and body composition.  Some of the tests require prior fasting, so check out the handouts around the store or at: http://westcoasthealthservices.com

Have you tasted amaranth?  How about millet or buckwheat groats?  Stop by the store for the opportunity to taste a variety of grains that might be new to you and gather some recipes highlighting these unique grains.

Cauliflower is a great source of fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C and even omega-3 fatty acids.  It’s surprisingly versatile too! Kathleen will make cauliflower pizza crust and a cauliflower mash that will outshine traditional mashed potatoes in both flavor and nutritional profile!

Not sure how to get your probiotics without eating dairy?  There are plenty of great dairy-free probiotic sources! Stop by the store to taste kimchi, kombucha, tempeh and many more delicious probiotic-packed foods!

Whether you’re new to a gluten-free lifestyle or an experienced veteran looking for inspiration, this gluten-free cooking demo will give you plenty of tasty ideas.  Samples and recipes will be provided!

The traditional St. Patrick’s Day fare isn’t usually comprised of the healthiest of foods, but Kathleen will revamp some of the customary dishes to be plant strong and full of flavor.  Samples and recipes will be provided!

Whether you’re abstaining from dairy due to an allergy, sensitivity or for health reasons, your favorite desserts and comfort foods are no longer off limits!  Kathleen will be making some delicious chocolate pudding, and other delicious “cheezy” comfort foods. 

Learn how to transform the traditional Passover cuisine to be more nutrient dense and plant strong.  We’ll be making matzo ball soup, noodle kugel and a healthy dessert!  Lots of samples and recipes will be provided

Stop by the store for the opportunity to decorate some festive eggs!  For just a $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation (which provides microcredit loans for women in developing countries) you’ll receive all the supplies to decorate up to 5 eggs with all natural dyes and other festive decorations!

Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.  Learn the various ways you can sneak them into your diet.  Kathleen will be making chia seed pudding, chia seed crackers and other tasty chia snacks!

Easter brunch doesn’t have to be a diet-buster!  There are plenty of healthy and satisfying dishes you can have for brunch while sticking to your plant strong lifestyle.  We’ll be making healthy pancakes, pastries and scrambles.