Our Whole Body department and marketing are teaming up again for a health extravaganza! Our vendors will be present handing out samples and providing raffle prizes to help you achieve your health goals in 2013. Goody bags will be distributed to the first 50 guests to complete the Wellness Tour by visiting all of our vendors.  Spin the Wellness Wheel for healthy prizes as you enjoy the raw and vegan sampling buffet with some delicious surprises such as a micro-greens appetizer prepared by our local vendor Heritage Prairie Farm. There will be complimentary chair massage by LMT Loni Green in the cafe. We’ll have a mini classes in our café with experts in their fields so don’t miss it!

Thursday Night’s Mini-Classes   5:30 – 7 pm   

In the café

Join our experts in the health field for some informative and interactive Health 101 classes. Samples and handouts will be provided.

5:30 pm

Whole Food Vitamins vs. Isolated Vitamins

Natural Food Broker Mark Streff will explain why whole food supplements may be preferable. 2013 marks the 40th anniversary for MegaFood. Mark will discuss MegaFood's fresh from farm to tablet approach using their unique Slo-Food Process and what vitamins the average person should be taking to supplement their diet.

6:00 pm

Truths and Myths about Super Foods & Supplements

What are super foods? Is raw better? As a vegan, do I get enough protein and nutrients? These are common questions that natural food broker and trainer for Sun Food and Sun Warrior, John Vassal, will answer as he defines super foods from around the world and discusses the nutritional benefits of Maca, Incan (Golden) Berries, Goji Berries, Sacha Inchi, and more. Find out how super foods may naturally improve your body’s response to stress, boost your energy and endurance, and support your immune system.

6:00 pm

Juicing…Why and How: Chiropractor Adam Meade, of Abundant Health Chiropractic in Willowbrook incorporates juicing into his practice and personal life. He’ll demonstrate some of his easy juicing techniques and discuss the benefits of juicing our fresh fruit and veggies.