Resources

Download  taste cookbook for free.  Chock full of over 20 recipes that are nourishing, flavorful and will support a vital life.  tasteTaste, a project of collecting recipes submitted by my friends, colleagues, local business owners, and clients. This first eBook is a free prelude to our forthcoming comprehensive recipe ebook, Nosh, which will be out next spring.  We believe playing with our food gets us that much closer to healing AND can create pleasure for the soul. Our hope is that these eBooks will add value to you, the health of our families, friends and wider

Wendy and Dana are Metagenics Practitioners and FirstLine Therapy Certified

MetagenicsAre you wondering what's in your vitamins and supplements?  Are you taking what's right for your body? 
Contact us to set up a consultation to discuss what vitamins and supplements are right for your body.  And yes, we believe firmly that REAL WHOLE FOODS is the source for the majority of nourishment...then, and only then, 'supplement' when appropriate. 

Great Recipe Resources

http://www.integrativenutrition.com/recipes.asp
www.epicurious.com  
www.101cookbooks.com
www.whfoods.com

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LOCAL WELLNESS RESOURCES

Dental Care and Smile Designs:
Dr. Dana Fallon, Studio for Cosmetic Dentistry, Red Bank 732.741.0022 www.danafallon.com
Dr. Dana Fallon's expert care and 25 years of experience will help you feel good about improving and maintaining the health of your teeth and mouth.  Creating beautiful, natural smiles is his specialty. Dana's precision and creativity, combined with the best labs in the profession will create the natural smile that fits who you are as a person.  Check out his portfolio on line and schedule a complimentary visit with Dr. Fallon today. He and the team will take very good care of you from general cleanings and amalgam removal to smile makeovers.  Where else can you get your teeth cleaned and get a hand parafin wax treatment at the same appointment? 

Chiropractic Care:
Dr. Frank Segreto, Trinity Health Center 732.270.6222 Toms River  www.trinityhealthcenter.com Dr. Frank uses both cutting edge treatment and alternative treatment with his patients including NET - Neuro Emotional Technique.  Love the message hanging above the reception desk: The power that made the body, heals the body. 

Dr. Veera Gupta, Optimum Health Chiropractic  732.528.9090 Manasquan http://wallchiropractor.com  She is specially trained in a number of adjusting techniques from Activator to Manual adjusting and utilizes the most cutting edge technology.  Dr. Gupta has an amazing "bed side manner" - caring deeply for her patients' overall health and healing.   

Movement and Self-Care:
TaoMassage LLC
 is an ecological professional therapeutic massage office. They are proud to be the ONLY therapeutic massage office in the Red Bank - Long Branch - Ocean Township New Jersey area to offer Ashiatsu (Ashiatsu Oriental Bar TherapyTM).  Consider visiting Vivian Taormina and adding massage to your wellness regimine.  732.775.1550 www.taomassage.com

Synergy Hot Yoga. Strengthen Your Body. Calm Your Mind. Revive Your Spirit.  Hot Yoga is a dynamic, energizing practice that sculpts, hones and tones every muscle in the body. You don’t need to be especially flexible or incredibly fit to do this yoga. You just need to do it. The results speak for themselves.  Hot yoga is energizing, detoxifying and peaceful. Visit Jen Portman owner/director and take one of her classes.  Fair Haven 732.530.3531 www.synergyhotyoga.com 
 
OUTDOORFIT - Bring your fitness to a new level.  Join Mary Kiningham and Christa Lippert's Outdoor Fitness program, boot camp style and you well get a 60 minute, balanced, full body workout while enjoying the outdoors. Classes are held at TEST SPORTS CLUBS, Tinton Falls, NJ.
www.outdoorfitnessnj.com732.758.6340

Coreen Ward of EastCoast Pilates & Yoga A Journey for the Mind, Body & Spirit. Invigorate the mind...Restore physical vitality...elevate the spirit! Avon-By-The-Sea www.eastcoastpilates.com 732.775.5006

Sen Institute 170B Main Street Manasquan 732.414.9423 www.seninstitute.com 
Community acupuncture allows treatments at a more affordable price.  Visit Melissa to see how acupuncture can support your wellness journey.  

Yoga Basin 603 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park http://yogabasin.com/
Studio includes: Yoga, dance, meditation, and organic juice bar

National Directory for yoga studios www.yogafinder.com www.yogadirectory.com
Blue Moon Yoga www.blueyoga.net Lisa Campanelli's team of instructors will help set you in the right direction. 

National Directory for spas www.thespasdirectory.com
Thompson's Salon Spa in Shrewsbury. Featuring Aveda product. 31 White Street 732.747.6410 www.thompsonssalonspa.com 
David Levine Salon for a great cut. 26 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.758.1009    
Orange Skye Day and Wellness Spa is set in a beautifully renovated home 
 http://orangeskyespanj.com/ 732.530.9003 Hwy 35 in Middletown (just over the bridge from Red Bank)

Sports Resources:

ProPower Endurance Sports Coaching is an athletic coaching service specializing in the cycling and triathlon market.  Services include training plans, athlete assessment, athlete testing, one-on-one training and other related services. http://propowercoaching.com/

Donny Clapp is an expert bike fitter and offers intense indoor CompuTrainer indoor cycling classes. Call Donny for more information. 732.222.9105

Local Eateries:
D'jeet
provides fresh, seasonal & local cuisine that tastes as good as it looks!  They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, full service catering, in-house private tasting dinners for 8-14 people, off premise parties large and small, private cooking classes and demonstrations. You'll fall in love with the food, the atmosphere and chef/owner Casey and his wife Jen.  732.224.8887 www.djeetcatering.com Find them in The Grove in Shrewsbury

Via45 in downtown Red Bank is a gem of a spot.  After the chef finds fresh produce from local farms and farmer's markets, she designs the menu for that night.  Now that is FRESH! 45 Broad St Red Bank  (732) 450-9945

Good Karma - They are back!  For those of you who loved Down to Earth - this new spot on east Front Street is a must for vegan and vegetarian delights.  17 East Front Street. Red Bank 732-450-8344 www.goodkarmacafenj.com

Certified Orgasmic is New Jersey's premier 100% Organic Vegan caterer. Offering full service event catering, private cooking, pick-up meals, free classes, and specialty desserts and baking.  Join his weekenly email listing for the week's pick-up meal menue.  www.certified-orgasmic.com BONUS:  Renew Wellness clients get 10% off your orders!

Live Jolly Foods "We are your premier source for full flavored, artful and authentic gluten-free living foods made from the finest quality organic ingredients.  You may not have a raw chef at home, but that doesn't mean you can't have gourmet living food in your fridge and pantry.  To be the best you must eat the best, so choose Live Jolly Foods, the best food you'll eat all day" www.livejollyfoods.com

Sports Resources:

Green your home and wardrobe:
Organic Style - an eco-friendly store selling organic clothing and linens, organic baby clothing and accessories, fair trade products from around the world and animal friendly skincare and cosmetics. Nancy Ehrlich will help you pick out the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.  49 Main Ave, Ocean Grove 732.775.1051 www.organicstyleshop.com

Business Support:
MStudios
www.mdidit.com Natalie and Jenna designed my logo & business cards - they rock!
Stand out from the crowd, get the personal touch to help you brand your business.  732.721.0890

The Pearl Advisory Group - Business Coach Jennifer Crews will help you see the big picture and then dive into the nitty gritty and oh-so important details to help you meet your business goals.  732.988.0556  jcrews@pearladvisory.com

NATIONAL WEBSITE RESOURCES

Have a favorite web site you want to share with the community? Email Wendy to get it added.
Organic Consumers Association http://www.organicconsumers.org/
Daily Tips for Green Living www.idealbite.com/
Healthy Living with John Robbins www.healthyat100.com
Guide to Vegetarian Restaurants Around the World www.vegdining.com
Guide to green businesses and natural food and restaurants www.ecodirectory.com
Coop Directory Service: Find A Natural Food Coop Near You www.coopdirectory.org
Online source for lactose-free groceries and food products www.no-dairy.com
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine www.pcrm.org
The Organic Trade Association www.ota.com

GREAT BOOKS to FEED the MIND

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BOOK TITLE AUTHOR BOOK NOTES to ENTICE you to READ
*What to Eat Marion Nestle A new guide for a new era in American food and nutrition - the one book that tells you everything you need to know about food, with clarity, insight, wit and wisdom.
*Integrative Nutrition - Feed Your Hunger for Health & Happiness Joshua Rosenthal Founder/Director, Institute for Integrative Nutrition 'There is no one-size-fits-all diet. This book offers play-by-play for proper nutrition and personal growth, and is packed with delicious easy-to-follow recipes.'
The China Study T. Colin Campbell, PHD & Thomas M. Campbell, II "The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted. Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health."
*In Defense of Food Michael Pollan Brilliantly straight forward about what to eat and how to eat - getting back to the basics of loving the food and the process of eating nutritious food from the earth.
Ultra-Metabolism Mark Hyman, M.D. The simple plan for automatic weight loss - and so much more
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle A Year of Food Life Barbara Kingsolver with Steven L. Hopp & Camille Kingsolver This book 'makes a passionate case for putting the kitchen back at the center of family life and diversified farmers at the center of the American diet.'
Greens Glorious Greens! Johnna Albi & Catherine Walthers More than 140 ways to prepare all those great-tasting, super-health, beautiful leafy greens. Includes recipes for arugula, bok choy, kale, collards, dandelion greens, and more…

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