Fitness Bootcamp Every Saturday!

Hey Ladies & Gents, it's almost that time ☀️👙🏋🏽 Come Join me every Saturday, at All American Skating Rink for a great Boot Camp experience. Ready for a new Life style, a fit life style, well look no further. #Behealthconscious ♻️♻️♻️ is ready to help you achieve the body and goals you want. Sign up today for your fist free session and come join us on Saturday mornings @9am on 5400 Bermuda Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. For more details please dm me or contact by email. We are more than fitness, we are @behealthconscious

Decatur Farmers Market

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our mission is to develop and strengthen farmers markets for long term sustainability and meaningful community impact, with a focus on building a stronger local food system.

 

 

For More Information

Email: info@decaturfarmersmarket.com
Visit: Community Farmers Markets

About Us

Open Year-Round
Saturday Hours:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Map
Wednesday Hours:
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Map

Locations

Saturday

Open Year-Round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Saturday location is just a block north off the square at 498 N McDonough St, Decatur GA 30030. Same block as Decatur High School. You can find available parking on the street, in the lot by the square, or the lot around the corner at W. Trinity Place and Commerce Dr.

 

Wednesday

Open Year-Round

Summer – In effect Now!
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(March – Oct.)

Winter -
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(Nov. – Feb.)

(Summer hours are in effect when daylight saving time is in effect)

The new Wednesday location is at 308 Clairemont Ave. Decatur, GA 30030, in the front lawn of The Decatur First Baptist Church on the corner of Clairemont and Commerce Drive, catty-corner to the old location.

Sevananda Natural Foods Market

Since 1974, our consumer-owned natural foods market, has provided quality whole foods to shoppers and members in Atlanta and surrounding cities throughout Georgia. Our fresh market is owned and operated by our members and provides a natural source of healthy, local, and organic foods to the local community.
Sevananda is proud to support local farmers and businesses by selling local organic food, including seasonal produce, natural groceries, bulk herbs and spices, and other specialty health and wellness products in high demand. Offering locally grown foods allows us to live up to the commitment of our triple bottom line philosophy of economic, environmental, and social responsibility. By supporting our local community, we help to reduce the environmental impact of product transportation and provides our members and shoppers with the option of fresh, organic produce that is grown within 150 miles of our store, as well as many other natural foods, supplements, and health products.
If you’re looking for the best in whole and natural foods, vitamins and supplements, you’ve come to the right place. At Sevananda, we make it easy to find out all there is to know about the food you eat. What’s in it, and what isn’t. Where it’s from, how it’s grown, and who it’s grown by. That’s because we sell only the highest quality whole and natural foods — sourced locally and organically grown whenever possible — just as we have since 1974. And with product sourcing policies more demanding than any other stores, we fully guarantee the integrity and quality of what we sell. We call that food integrity. It’s what we live by, and what Sevananda has been all about from the beginning. Because it’s the only way we can promise you’re getting food you can trust. You can find out more about the food integrity difference at Sevananda from any of our store team members — every one of them’s more than happy to share what they know in the cause of good food. Welcome to a very different kind of market.

Sevananda Natural Foods Market

467 Moreland Avenue NE
Atlanta,
GA
30307

Phone: (404) 681-2831
Fax: (404) 577-3940
Email: info@sevananda.coop
Store Hours: Open 9 am to 10 pm every day

The 5 Healthiest Winter Fruits and Vegetables

by Keri Gans, R.D.N.

It seems every year when winter approaches, many of my patients complain, "There just aren't as many fruits and veggies available." I, of course, beg to differ. Yes, the farmers markets and supermarkets aren't booming with an assortment of colorful berries (at least tasty and inexpensive ones), tomatoes, or corn, but they still have plenty of healthy options. These five are delicious and provide the greatest nutrition bang for your caloric buck. You just might miss them come summer.




1. Beets: The problem with beets is that many people avoid them because they think they are high in sugar. However, that really isn't so: One raw beet has 5.5 grams for 35 calories. Plus they are a good source of magnesium and calcium (both important for bone health), iron (which you need for energy and to prevent and hair loss), fiber (to help to fill you up), and folic acid (necessary for the production and maintenance of new cells in our bodies, and especially important for pregnant woman). Beets are especially important during the winter because they have a unique source of phytonutrients, called betalains, which provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support to help keep your immune system strong.



2. Brussels sprouts: A member of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts have seen a recent rise in popularity, and that's a good thing. (I wonder what took everyone so long-I love them!) They are an excellent source of bone-strengthening vitamin K and may give you a glow thanks to the vitamin C, which supports collagen production and products against free radicals. A cup also provides 15 percent of your daily iron and 13 percent of your recommended fiber.






3. Cauliflower: Ever since we were told to load our plates with color, white foods have been getting a bad rap. Cauliflower doesn't deserve it. It is an excellent source of folic acid and vitamins C and K, and also contains lots of iron, fiber, potassium for efficient muscle function, and B vitamins, which play a role in everything from hair growth to red blood cell creation to carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells of our body.



4. Clementines: I know the winter season is upon us when I see the boxes of clementines, a cross between a mandarin and an orange, in the supermarket. So easy to peel, they make the easiest grab-and-go citrus fruit this time of year. Besides being a excellent source of vitamin C, they also contain calcium and potassium, and are a great low calorie fruit: a serving of two clementines is only 80 calories.



5. Pears: I think pears are an overlooked fruit, with so many more people grabbing apples at this time of year. One of the highest-fiber fruits, a medium pear offers about 6 grams, which can help with blood sugar control and promote weight loss. An excellent source of vitamins C and K, pears are also packed with B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.

Happy Holidays! BeHealthConscious Organization Inc.

The 8 Biggest Fitness Myths You Still Believe

 by Jay Cardiello for SHAPE.com

There is no shortage of opinions on the best ways to lose weight and get into shape. Over my career I have heard some fitness myths over and over again, and still hear them today! To help decipher fact from fiction, here is some more information about eight persistent assumptions that might be holding you back. 1. It's better to use a machine. Machine-only based programs train your body in a single, linear motion. These one-dimensional forms of exercise make you more susceptible to injury. Think about it: We live in a multi-dimensional world. Completing multi-joint exercises such as weighted squats, lunges, and deadlifts will prepare your body better for real life. 2. Losing weight only happens in the gym. It takes 250,000 crunches to burn one pound of fat. I believe that 80 percent of all fitness success happens in the kitchen, not the gym. If you spend one hour (or just four percent) of your day working out, you have the rest of you day to nullify your hard work. Nothing you do in the gym is going to combat the rest of the equation when it comes to weight loss. That equation of course includes fitness, as well as diet, sleep, hydration, and stress management. RELATED: 10 Unbelievable Diet Rules Backed By Science 3. You can spot reduce. This is a myth that has withstood the test of time, even after it's been reported time and again as being completely false. So I repeat, you cannot select certain places on your body to reduce fat. Crunches are not going to target the fat in your core region. Fat is burned through a combination of cardiovascular and strength training that decreases your body's overall fat content when coupled with a healthy diet. 4. Running is the best form of exercise for weight loss. A lot of people think steady-state cardio is best form of exercise to lose weight, but strength training combined with short spurts of high intensity cardio creates more damage on your muscles and thus a better after-burn effect due to more required repair. Read: More calories burned at a faster rate, even after the workout is over. 5. Staying fit takes up a lot of time. Speaking of which, science has shown that high-intensity interval training really works when it comes to building muscle and burning calories in less time. Also, there are simple exercises, like jumping rope, that burn major calories in not a lot of time. (One minute of jumping rope burns 11 calories!) The long drawn-out days in the gym are over. Try one of my JCORE workout DVDs and you'll see what I'm talking about. They're just 20 minutes long-you have time for that! RELATED: 8 Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 6. Women will get "bulky" if they lift heavy weights. This is another misconception that I've heard many times over the years and still hear over and over again. Enough! Heavier weights will not make you bulk up and they are not just for men. Reason: Women and men are not created equal. It's cliché, but it's especially true when it comes to our biology. Testosterone is a key component to muscle building, and women have up to 20 times less testosterone than men. Because of their low levels, it's almost impossible for women to get that bulky effect. 7. You need a gym membership to stay in shape. Bodyweight exercises and workouts are all the rage lately, and for great reason. You can get a better workout more safely when you use just your body to challenge yourself than when you use a machine or equipment you may not know how to use correctly. Also, this style of exercise allows your body to work on all different planes and challenge muscles from all angles. So forget the idea that you can't get a workout if you don't go to the gym. Pull out a mat in your living room and get to work! 8. If it works for her, it's going to work for me. Everybody's body is different. I hear many people talk about a certain celebrity's favorite workout or quote someone else's trainer about a new training plan or workout they should try. However, the main reason anyone finds success in their fitness routine comes down to more than just what type of workout they're doing. It's because they've adapted it into their lifestyle, it keeps them committed, and they're comfortable with it. Find a workout that does the same for you and you will reach your goals.

To all of our Veterans and family members - BehealthConscious Organization Inc. Salutes You. We thank you for the service that you have given to our Country in protecting us. Additionally, if you are a Veteran there are many places offering freebies today. Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them FREE or discounted food on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11 (unless noted otherwise) at participating locations. Some deals are available for veterans only, while others are valid for both vetarans and active military. In addition, proof of military status requirements vary at each location. Therefore, we encourage to review the details of each offer before making a special trip. If you’re a member of the military, check out the list and hopefully you’ll find a few deals you can enjoy. If you’re not, you probably know a vet or military member — so thank them by sharing this helpful resource with them. Of course, we’ll add more deals as they’re announced. (Living on the Cheap only includes deals we can verify.) •Applebee’s: Veterans and active duty military receive a FREE signature entrée. •Bar Louie: FREE meal (up to $12) on November 10 or 11. •California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active duty military get a FREE pizza at participating locations. •Car Wash: Veterans and service personnel get a FREE car wash. •Carraba’s: FREE appetizer for veterans and active military. •Champps Americana: FREE handcrafted burger and waffle fries. •Cheeseburger in Paradise: FREE All-American burger with fries. (Valid with any beverage purchase of $1.99 or more.) •Chili’s: Choose from eight entrees or a lunch combo. •Denny’s: FREE all-you-can-eat pancakes from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. •Einstein Bros. Bagels: FREE signature or classic bagel with shmear. •Golden Corral: Golden Corral’s annual Military Appreciation Dinner from 4pm to 9pm. Get a FREE meal. •Great Clips: FREE haircut for veterans and active duty military. If you don’t need a haircut, stop by and pick up a card good for a free haircut through December 31. •Hooters: Veterans and active duty military get a FREE meal. •IKEA: FREE sandwich, hot dish or entreé salad from November 9 to 11. •Krispy Kreme: FREE doughnut and coffee for veterans. •Little Caesars: FREE order of Crazy Bread. •LongHorn Steakhouse: FREE Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcohol beverage from November 11 to 14. •Max & Erma’s: FREE Best Cheeseburger in America Combo — includes choice of soup or salad and fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie. •McCormick & Schmick’s: Veterans are offered a FREE meal, from a choice of 10 entrées, on November 10. •Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: FREE 6-oz. frozen yogurt. •National Parks: From November 9 to November 11, National Parks are FREE for everyone, so this might be a good time for a road trip. •Olive Garden: Veterans and active duty military get a FREE meal. Family dining with them receives 10% off. •On The Border: Veterans and active duty military receive a FREE “Create Your Own Combo menu,” featuring more than 150 possible dinner combinations. •Outback Steakhouse: FREE Bloomin’ Onion and drink for veterans. •Red Robin: Red Robin is giving away one FREE Tavern Double Burger to each veteran or active duty guest. •Red Lobster: FREE appetizer from list of 10 options from November 11 to 14. •Shoney’s: FREE All-American burger. •Sizzler: FREE lunch through 4 p.m. Veterans can choose 6-ounce Tri Tip Steak, single Malibu Chicken or half-dozen fried shrimp entrée with choice of side dish. •Starbucks: FREE tall brewed coffee for all former and active duty service members and their spouses. •Sports Clips: Many locations of Sports Clips will offer FREE haircuts to veterans and active military members. Call ahead to ensure your location is participating. •Texas Roadhouse: FREE lunch for all veterans (active, retired or former U.S. military) — choose from 10 entrees, including your choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/ice tea or coffee. •Texas Steakhouse & Saloon: Vets get a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée. •TGI Fridays: FREE lunch for veterans. •Twin Peaks: FREE meal of your choice. •Village Inn: FREE breakfast, with a choice of buttermilk pancakes, a Belgian waffle or French Toast. http://livingonthecheap.com/veterans-day-freebies-deals-2013/

Off-Season Development Tour in Atlanta, GA

The (OSD) Camp accelerates understanding and execution of each player’s primary movements (mechanics), while helping them develop the ability to self-correct, not self-destruct under pressure. This goal is achieved through a simple process of Installation, Implementation, and Application of competition of the training content. Registration is open for the Off-Season Development camps. - See more at: http://www.nationalfootballacademies.com/camps-trainings/off-season-development/#sthash.b9M8wdwg.dpuf




       

Please spread the word about this wonderful service for those going through chemotherapy.  

If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.   This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women. It's our job to pass the word and let them know that there are people out there that care. Be a blessing to someone and pass this information along.   [ http://www.cleaningforareason.org/ ]http://www.cleaningforareason.org/ You may not know someone going through chemo, but someone on your email list might. Please forward. Thank you and have a blessed day,

Paul Quinn Organic Farm Provides Food to Cowboys Stadium

Paul Quinn College farm supplies produce for AT&T Stadium

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DALLAS -- Legends Hospitality and the newly-renamed AT&T Stadium are using these ingredients grown and harvested at the WE over ME Farm atPaul Quinn College.

"It's going to be picked today, and used this afternoon -- it doesn't get fresher than that," said AT&T Stadium Executive Chef Orazio LaManna.

Recipes for the Cowboys' menu depends, in part, on what's thriving here. Ironically, the land is the old football stadium at Paul Quinn.
George Wasai played ball here, and has been the Cowboys food manager for 23 years. He knew the land from running plays, and now it's for harvesting a healthier choice.

"If you are not going to play football on the beautiful soil like this, make use of it," Wasai said.

"When I tell people are largest client is Legends food and the Cowboys, they think I'm making it up," said Michael Sorrell, the President of Paul Quinn College.

And that's just the bonus.

Paul Quinn College students originally set out to address affordable,healthy food choices in struggling parts of Dallas.

"Where else can you look around and say, 'How can we solve the problems we are faced with? We can create our own garden,'" Sorrell said.

A garden he calls the "organic field of dreams," modeled after Yale University's sustainable food project.

"There is nothing that chefs want to do more than produce fresh food, and knowing where it is coming from," Orazio said.

E-mail sslater@wfaa.com

3rd Annual Let's Move! DeKalb Expo

FREE BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES - THIS SATURDAY! 3RD ANNUAL LET'S MOVE! DEKALB EXPO - JULY 27TH!    Plan to join us for the 3rd Annual Let's Move! DeKalb Expo this Saturday, July 27th  at Exchange Park Center in Decatur, Georgia from 10 am to 3 pm.   There will be fitness fun, heath tips and games for all ages.      Best of all there will be FREE Back to School supplies!    The Expo is presented by:          Here's the list of Expo Exhibitors and Partners: American Diabetes Association    Love Youth Fitness Amerigroup     Made A Way Cutz Atlanta Braves    Mercer College of Pharmacy Atlanta Hawks    Nike Better Health Atlanta Regional Commission    Peach State Health Plan Coca Cola Foundation    Prince Martial Arts Commissioner Larry Johnson    Renee's Wacky Hair Cooking Matters    Ryan Cameron Foundation Decatur Housing Authority    Sam's Club DeKalb Department of Health    Simply Pure Foods DeKalb Junior Service League    State Farm DeKalb Right from the Start Medicaid    Sons of Phoenix East Lake YMCA    S.U.D.I.A. Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson Co.    Swagger Crew Fit Kidz Georgia School Nutrition Association    Team Blue Tennis Georgia SHAPE    Young Chefs Academy Keyes In The Kitchen    Young at Heart Wellness Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare    We Can!     Click the image below to see a video from our event last year. 2012 - 2nd Annual Let's Move! DeKalb Expo with C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Please help us send children back to school with the supplies they need.  Our goal is to have book bags, backpacks, and school supplies for at least 500 children.    A donation of  $10 can fill a backpack with school supplies. A donation of $25 provides a child with a backpack and school supplies!    Click Here To Make A Donation    Unable to donate? Be an event volunteer!  We still need help at the nutrition exhibits, physical activities, Tastes of C.H.O.I.C.ES. and health education exhibits.     Click Here To Volunteer     Visit our website: www.ChoicesforKids.org to learn more Got questions? Send an email to Chaz Chapman at: CChapman@ChoicesForKids.org

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Community Resource Champion (CRC) Training - Fulton County Health & Wellness, Division of Health Promotion

Friday, Jun 14 9:00a to 5:00p

The Villages at Carver Family YMCAAtlanta, GA

The Health Promotion Action Coalition (HPAC) is launching the first community-based training series designed to connect citizens to health and economic resources. Please join us to become a Community Resource Champion (CRC).

The tools given to CRCs will allow them to distribute hundreds of health and economic improvements. We hope to successfully implement the grassroots CRC training. Register at http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e7iawyp7hgs8ucrt/start

Phone (404) 613-1243

Price Free

Age Suitability 18 and up

COME OUT AND ENJOY FIRST FRIDAY AT FIRST!

COME OUT AND ENJOY FIRST FRIDAY AT FIRST! Please join me at The Commons for a special evening of jazz presented by First Church. The donation is $10.00. It truly will be a wonderful evening. Please Click Here If You Plan Attend

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Atlanta Gospelfest Music Health & Wellness Festival

Wednesday June 15, 2011 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA  (map)

 Atlanta Gospelfest Music Health & Wellness Festival
Friday, July 15 8:00p
at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Non Refundable/Non Transferrable Door Open @ 1pm