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Culinary Nutrition Fundamentals Certification
2019-03-16 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Happy Eats Healthy, Chicago, IL, 60642
Culinary Nutrition Fundamentals Certification in just 5 Saturdays!
This course is packed with information that provides a solid base of nutrition fundamentals and the correlation between food, stress and health. Designed for anyone who wants to learn the relationship between lifestyle and wellness along with nutritional strategies for enhancing immune function, reducing inflammation and creating the path to wellness. Awesome certification for massage therapist and fitness professionals!
Gain confidence in your knowledge about healthy nutrition, examine micro and macro-nutrients, the role of nutrition in disease and how to create an integrative approach using self care tips and tools.
This course is fantastic way to get the foundations of clean cooking while getting in-depth knowledge on nutrition. No prior experience in the kitchen or in nutrition is required. In the kitchen, students will experience instructional demonstrations, culinary techniques and hands-on healthy cooking.
Course Description: This course provides an overview of foundations in culinary nutrition, healthy diet and self care while uncovering how food and cooking can be instrumental to health.
Course Objectives:

Fundamentals of clean-eating and cooking (Time is split between hands-on cooking and classroom nutrition.)
In the classroom setting:

explore the basic role of nutrition
macro and micro nutrients
food as medicine, inflammation, epigenetics
dietary trends and specialized diets (e.g. gluten-free, vegan, Paleo), personalized eating plans
food allergies and intolerances
sustainability

In the kitchen:

experience instructional demonstrations
culinary techniques: fermented, soaked and sprouted food, gluten free milks and sauces
hands-on healthy cooking: Root to stalk cooking, selecting produce, egg replacers, oil free cooking, premium salts and natural sugars. pantry stocking

Learn to incorporate healthy diet as part of your self care regimen
How to determine the nutritional value of foods by reading the label
The daily requirements of important macro & micro nutrients
Explore functional and healing diets

5 Saturdays: 9am – 6pm:
Saturday, March 16
Saturday, March 23
Saturday, March 30
Saturday, April 6
Saturday, April 13
Who should take this course?

Anyone with an interest in food and nutrition
Anyone looking to improve on, or explore their health
Anyone interested in learning new cooking skills and ways to prepare delicious, healthy meals
Industry professionals who want to elevate their knowledge of health, nutrition and cooking in order to better serve their customers and clients
*Chefs and kitchen workers (to learn the importance of food allergies and substitutions)
*Health coaches
*Homeopathic and naturopathic doctors
*Medical doctors, nurses and students
*Fitness industry professionals like yoga teachers and personal trainers
*Massage Therapist

What you will learn

Learn why nutrition is important and the effects of modern lifestyle on diet and health
Get a solid handle on macro and micro-nutrients
Know how to balance each meal for optimal health
Learn key healthy cooking techniques that will maximize nutritional benefits of your food
Learn about epigenetics and create a family disease tree
Study chronic diseases how to use food as medicine to reduce your risk
Learn how to read nutrition labels
Discover how to figure out which foods work with your body
Study inflammation, it’s perils and the foods that fight it
Identify common food allergies and how to spot them
Explore healing foods and therapeutic diets
Discuss the biggest issues in sustainability
Eating hygiene
Create your own personal eating plan

In the kitchen

Knife skill lessons
How to select vegetables
Root to stalk cooking
Learn how to modify a recipe to make it healthier
Learn how to create gut-balancing fermented, soaked & sprouted food
Make delicious dairy and gluten free sauces
Blend your own dairy free milks!
Explore egg replacements, oil free cooking and premium salts
How to stock your pantry with healthy ingredients
Explore new flavors and make your own seasonings
Work natural sugars

Upon completion of course, students will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
*awaiting CE credit approval of 40 credit hours from NCBTMB
Exact location shared upon registration.
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Lunch and Learn at WeWork
2019-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Are you a WeWork member?
Join us at the Wabash location for a lunch time of Healthy Learnings.
Noon to 1pm.

21 Day Refresh: An eating and self-care plan to reboot your health.
2019-01-07 - 2019-01-27
Our most DELICIOUS reboot ever!
Forget detoxing. Forego cleansing. Get your health back on track with our 21 day Refresh. We are going beyond just food, calories and exercise.

Do you feel like you are doing all the ‘right’ things yet not seeing any change?
Are frustrated at all the ‘dieting’ advice in magazines, online and from friends and family?
Does the idea of drinking juice for 5 days revolt you?- US TOO!!

Yes we are going to eat clean and shed some toxins. Yes we are going to work in some ME-TIME in the form of self care. But it’s all going to be easy and doable. And you won’t be alone!
Each day you’ll pick your delicious breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner and even a dessert (if you want it) to enjoy for the day. Yup- all of those things!
The structure of this program gives you a base to follow, but allows you to customize it based on your needs. We are removing the craziness of detox and getting back to basics with whole foods. Along with that, we are incorporating simple lifestyle tools which allow your body to transition to a healthier life at an easy and comfortable pace.
What Can You Expect?

A reboot to clean, healthy, whole foods eating
More energy, clarity, and focus
Clear your skin
Shed excess with
Restore digestive harmony
Reduction in inflammation
Confidence!

What’s Included

40+Page PDF (printable & savable) that includes:

Three 7-day customizable meal guides
Recipes for easy to make meal ideas
Shopping list
Grocery store resource guide
Simple lifestyle tools to help your mind and body
Daily motivation

Exclusive access to a private Facebook to keep you inspired and for support

Our goal is to get you back in the kitchen because it’s the best way to control your food. BUT we also give PLENTY of ideas for the non-cooks as well. And yes, we are cleaning up the mind too by slowly changing over negative thoughts patterns that traps weight and pain in the body.
Click here and see more and register at Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21-day-refresh-an-eating-and-self-care-plan-to-reboot-your-health-tickets-52978535225

Detox Workshop: Friend or Foe?
2019-01-05 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Moksha Yoga, 2528 W Armitage, Chicago, 60647, United States
Detoxing can be an helpful healing tool in combination with any yoga practice, but before starving yourself on that popular new juice plan it’s important to find out the truth about detoxing.

In this seminar we’ll discuss the basics of detoxification and why detoxing can supercharge your body and slim your waistline. But we’ll also discuss the downside of detoxing and why it can be bad for the body and a waste of money.

Register at Moksha Yoga: https://www.mokshayoga.com/event-details/415277/2019-01-05/monique-costello-detoxing-friend-or-foe.html

Exploring Hormones & Yoga
2018-12-08 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Moksha Yoga, 2528 W Armitage, Chicago, 60647, United States
Saturday Dec 8
11am-12:30pm
@ Moksha Yoga in Bucktown

regular: $25

member: $20

When it comes to hormones there isn’t a simple answer or short workshop that can explain it all. And unfortunately there isn’t a one-size-fits-all a diet and lifestyle plan that is the holy grail of health. But hormones are something we all (men and women!) should have some basic understanding of.
In this interactive workshop we’ll talk hormone basics, common signs of hormonal imbalance, hormone testing and tips to help balance your homones naturally.
Register at:
https://www.mokshayoga.com/event-details/415274/2018-12-08/monique-costello-exploring-hormones-yoga.html

The 14-day Holiday Eating Pre-Set!
2018-11-04 00:00 - 2018-11-17 23:30 UTC
Shift your eating and self care practice to create a healthy lifestyle BEFORE the Holidays this year.
Your Holiday Pre-set is here and it’s only 14 days!
Do you dread the holidays because of how they make you feel? Do you assume your going to burn the candle at both ends? Run ragged? Overindulge? Come out the other side feeling crappy, lethargic and heavy?
What if you could reinvigorate your health, your taste buds and gain a new sense of body awareness all in 2 weeks? NO starving, crash dieting, pill popping and promises of the moon.
Don’t dread the holidays this year, go into it feeling your best and experience the difference that makes in everything you do!
Give yourself 14 days to:

Feel increased energy
Sleep through the night
Improve your memory and thinking
Lose weight
See your skin glow
Enjoy a happier mood
Reduce inflammation and pain
Ease digestive issues
Reduce cravings
Begin to heal from the inside
Commit to a daily movement
Learn new self-care activities and techniques that can deepen your experience

Sign up now!
Your body does have built-in detox and removal systems, but we tend to overload those symptoms through the standard American Diet, especially through the holiday’s with stress, lack of sleep, polluted environments and toxin in our everyday products.
Do any of these sound like you:

Sluggish?
Tired, even though you are sleeping?
Or feeling like you can’t sleep?
Do you have have brain fog or fuzzy thinking?
Irritable?
Bloated or having digestive challenges?
Is your skin dry, greasy or breaking out?
Cravings are out of control?
Bad breath?
Lost your motivation?

Not only will you learn delicious recipes and simple steps that has helped hundreds of people lose pounds and take control of their health, you will experience self care tools that you can use the rest of your life!
Are you being held back from living your fullest life because you just don’t have the energy or just don’t feel well?
Register to get the free 7 day pre-recommendations!
What if you could increase your energy, lose weight and decrease the bloat in just 14-days?
What would sleeping better do for you?
How much easier would the day be if your digestion worked better?
Or if you ended your sugar cravings?
Or if you didn’t have to fight to get in your clothes in the morning?
Imagine having more energy and balanced hormones.
Even find your kitchen and make delicous, healthy meals and snacks!
Start laying YOUR new foundation of wellness with this 2 week cleanse.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1. We’ll meet on Thursday, November 1st to kick the whole thing off (in person or you can tune in live via Facebook.) You’ll learn all about the 14-day pre-set program, why to do this and what sets this program apart. We’ll walk through your guidebook together and answer questions.
2. You’ll discover foods that heal and understand foods that might not be right for you.
3. Learn about self care tools that will benefit you long after the cleanse is over.
4. Officially we start on Sunday, November 4th, so you have time to shop for ingredients and do a little food prep after the kick off event.
5. Bonus conference calls; one mid-way through the cleanse to keep you supported and one at the end to help you reintegrate foods that we took out. This is a great opportunity for self-discovery of hidden food intolerances.
JUMPSTART your health with our 14-day challenge! Look better, feel better and have more energy!
What’s included:

Live kick off event: 2.5 hours long

30 minute discussion on understanding your labs
30 minutes review on the 14 day protocol
Delicious food samples
Mini workout and deals from Ascend Wellness
*discussions will be recorded in case you cannot be present or are joining us online

38 page pre-set guidebook
Recipes, prep and storage tips
Shopping lists
Recommended supplement guidelines
Recommended blood labs and review so you can chart before and after progress
Private moderated facebook page
1 live Facebook call to check in on progress
1 live Facebook call to discuss reintegration strategies
Bonus Pre-cleanse suggestions
Post cleanse labs review (live on Facebook)
*all calls recorded via Facebook for playback

When is the last time you took time for you?
Sign up today!
Make the decision to join us today, spots are limited!!

FAQs
How will I feel?
Admittedly, the first 3 days could be challenging, maybe more depending on the toxicity in your body. Whatever aches, burps, rumbles and grumbles you experience in the first three days, be patient with them; they will pass. This is a fantastic opportunityto learn a little body intuition (understand the signals it’s sending you!) The body is an amazing work of art, once we start to feed it real, whole food it begins to heal.
Remember, you won’t be going through this alone!
Will I be hungry?
You don’t have to be hungry on a cleanse. This is not a juice cleanse, you will eat real food!
Can I / do I have to eat meat or fish?
We’ll help you customize the detox to your needs, so you can stay within your own preferred eating plans.
Can I do this from anywhere?
Absolutely! The guidebook will be downloadable and the conference calls will be recorded for you can play back at your leisure.

Hormones! Understanding them and what you can do about them.
2018-11-03 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Moksha Yoga, 2528 W Armitage, Chicago, 60647, United States
It’s estimated that 25-50% of adults have hormone imbalances! And that isn’t limited to just women either.
The body is complex but wants/needs to be in balance and our hormones play a role in nearly every body function.
This class will identify imbalances and give you strategies to to bring them back to balance.
Register via Moksha Yoga today!
Understanding Them and What You Can Do About Them
Saturday Nov 3
11am-12:30pm

regular: $20

member: $16

KICK OFF EVENT for 14-Day Holiday Eating Pre-Set
2018-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ascend Wellness, 409 W Huron St 3rd floor, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
November 1st, 6-8 pm

Live kick off event: 2.5 hours long
*Presentation will be recorded in case you cannot be present or are joining us online

30 minute discussion on understanding your labs
30 minutes review on the 14 day protocol
Delicious food samples
Mini workout and deals from Ascend Wellness

38+ page pre-set guidebook
Recipes, prep and storage tips
Shopping lists
Recommended supplement guidelines
Recommended blood labs and review so you can chart before and after progress
Private moderated facebook page
1 live Facebook call to check in on progress
1 live Facebook call to discuss reintegration strategies
Bonus Pre-cleanse suggestions
Post cleanse labs review (live on Facebook)
*all calls recorded via Facebook for playback

Sign up now!

DETAILS:
Shift your eating and self care practice to create a healthy lifestyle BEFORE the Holidays this year.
Your Holiday Pre-set is here and it’s only 14 days!
Do you dread the holidays because of how they make you feel? Do you assume your going to burn the candle at both ends? Run ragged? Overindulge? Come out the other side feeling crappy, lethargic and heavy?
What if you could reinvigorate your health, your taste buds and gain a new sense of body awareness all in 2 weeks? NO starving, crash dieting, pill popping and promises of the moon.
Don’t dread the holidays this year, go into it feeling your best and experience the difference that makes in everything you do!
Give yourself 14 days to:

Feel increased energy
Sleep through the night
Improve your memory and thinking
Lose weight
See your skin glow
Enjoy a happier mood
Reduce inflammation and pain
Ease digestive issues
Reduce cravings
Begin to heal from the inside
Commit to a daily movement
Learn new self-care activities and techniques that can deepen your experience

Sign up now!
Your body does have built-in detox and removal systems, but we tend to overload those symptoms through the standard American Diet, especially through the holiday’s with stress, lack of sleep, polluted environments and toxin in our everyday products.
Do any of these sound like you:

Sluggish?
Tired, even though you are sleeping?
Or feeling like you can’t sleep?
Do you have have brain fog or fuzzy thinking?
Irritable?
Bloated or having digestive challenges?
Is your skin dry, greasy or breaking out?
Cravings are out of control?
Bad breath?
Lost your motivation?

Not only will you learn delicious recipes and simple steps that has helped hundreds of people lose pounds and take control of their health, you will experience self care tools that you can use the rest of your life!
Are you being held back from living your fullest life because you just don’t have the energy or just don’t feel well?
Register to get the free 7 day pre-recommendations!
What if you could increase your energy, lose weight and decrease the bloat in just 14-days?
What would sleeping better do for you?
How much easier would the day be if your digestion worked better?
Or if you ended your sugar cravings?
Or if you didn’t have to fight to get in your clothes in the morning?
Imagine having more energy and balanced hormones.
Even find your kitchen and make delicous, healthy meals and snacks!
Start laying YOUR new foundation of wellness with this 2 week cleanse.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1. We’ll meet on Thursday, November 1st to kick the whole thing off (in person or you can tune in live via Facebook.) You’ll learn all about the 14-day pre-set program, why to do this and what sets this program apart. We’ll walk through your guidebook together and answer questions.
2. You’ll discover foods that heal and understand foods that might not be right for you.
3. Learn about self care tools that will benefit you long after the cleanse is over.
4. Officially we start on Sunday, November 4th, so you have time to shop for ingredients and do a little food prep after the kick off event.
5. Bonus conference calls; one mid-way through the cleanse to keep you supported and one at the end to help you reintegrate foods that we took out. This is a great opportunity for self-discovery of hidden food intolerances.
JUMPSTART your health with our 14-day challenge! Look better, feel better and have more energy!
What’s included:

Live kick off event: 2.5 hours long

30 minute discussion on understanding your labs
30 minutes review on the 14 day protocol
Delicious food samples
Mini workout and deals from Ascend Wellness
*discussions will be recorded in case you cannot be present or are joining us online

38 page pre-set guidebook
Recipes, prep and storage tips
Shopping lists
Recommended supplement guidelines
Recommended blood labs and review so you can chart before and after progress
Private moderated facebook page
1 live Facebook call to check in on progress
1 live Facebook call to discuss reintegration strategies
Bonus Pre-cleanse suggestions
Post cleanse labs review (live on Facebook)
*all calls recorded via Facebook for playback

When is the last time you took time for you?
Sign up today!
Make the decision to join us today, spots are limited!!

FAQs
How will I feel?
Admittedly, the first 3 days could be challenging, maybe more depending on the toxicity in your body. Whatever aches, burps, rumbles and grumbles you experience in the first three days, be patient with them; they will pass. This is a fantastic opportunityto learn a little body intuition (understand the signals it’s sending you!) The body is an amazing work of art, once we start to feed it real, whole food it begins to heal.
Remember, you won’t be going through this alone!
Will I be hungry?
You don’t have to be hungry on a cleanse. This is not a juice cleanse, you will eat real food!
Can I / do I have to eat meat or fish?
We’ll help you customize the detox to your needs, so you can stay within your own preferred eating plans.
Can I do this from anywhere?
Absolutely! The guidebook will be downloable and the conference calls will be recorded for you can play back at your leisure.

Spooktacular Yoga & Goolish Grub
2018-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Happy Eats Healthy, Chicago, IL, 60642
A healthy yoga halloween party!
Monday, 10/29 6-8pm
BYOM+S: Mats and Spirits
Light spooky snacks will be provided.
Trick or treat your body this year with a Spooky Roofdeck Yoga practice done in the glow of halloween lights! Katy Hanlon (of SprinkleCheer.com) will lead us through 60 minutes of invigorating and spooky yoga followed by small spooky snacks provided by Culinary Nutrition Expert Monique Costello.
Dress in your favorite costume, or not, but do dress in warm layers that allow you to move. Event held rain or (moon) shine! In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors and shift from yoga to Goddess Card Readings, Reiki and a Hallowed Meditation.
BYOM+S: Bring your own Mat and Spirits!
Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment)
Note: class is held on the 4th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access.
Cost: $40
Happy Eats Healthy events are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Register here at Eventbrite!

Master Class: Kick the Sugar Habit!
2018-09-29 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Moksha Yoga, 2528 W Armitage, Chicago, 60647, United States
Are you constantly craving sweets? Perhaps it’s because refined sugar is 8x’s more addictive than cocaine – 8x! Sugar causes weakened immune system, tooth decay, constipation, fatty liver, hormone imbalances, depression, anxiety, loss of sleep and weight gain… basically it upsets your whole body chemistry. And eating even a small amount creates a desire for more!
Learn how to stop the sugar cycle with Health Strategist Monique Costello.
In this workshop we will…
*Learn about the perils of sugar
*Understand the risks of artificial sweeteners
*Calculate your individual sugar consumption
*Find out about natural sugar replacements
*Learn how to gain control by stabilizing your blood sugar
Kick the Sugar Habit!
Saturday Sep 29
11am-12:30pm

regular: $20

member: $16
REGISTER HERE

Rooftop Dinner: A Garden to Table Pop-Up
2018-09-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-08-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-07-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-07-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-06-15 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | West Town Chicago, IL, West Town Chicago, IL, US
Finally, an underground (pop-up) dinner that is totally healthy and stunningly delicious! Vegan? Vegetarian? Gluten Free? I’ve got you covered!
Indulge your senses with a garden to table dinner in a beautiful urban rooftop setting. Enjoy eight courses of fresh, seasonal cuisine while gazing on the lights of downtown Chicago – amid the beautiful garden where much of your meal was grown!Dishes will change with the seasons, but past favorites have included such delights as Balsamic Lentils over Grilled Squash, Smoked Trout over crisp radish, Ginger Orange Soup with Basil Pistou, Grilled Fig Salad with Apple Curry Dressing, and Moroccan Mushroom and Turkey Meatballs over Quinoa with a lovely, piquant Chimichurri. Desserts like Salted Pistachio Bark and Grilled Banana Bread Pudding will round out your meal. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine or other beverage to complement your meal.I am a Food Network featured chef and a Culinary Nutrition Expert. I create dishes that are stunning in flavor yet deceptively clean. Your taste buds will experience a decadent feast, while your body gets a healthy treat!
All food allergies accommodated with proper notice. BYOB
Location: West Town, Chicago, IL; address will be shared upon registration.
Note: class is held on the 4th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access. In case of inclement weather dinner will be served indoors in the dining room, which also has a lovely view.

Grilled Pizza Making (and Eating) Class!
2018-09-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2018-08-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-06-09 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | West Town, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Take your summer grilling up a notch! Come over to my rooftop garden and learn to make delicious and easy, Sardinian Flat Bread Pizza on the grill! I will show you how to make 3 ingredient, crispy crust in less than 5 mintues and then the fun really starts!
You will get to create your own pizza, load it with your choice of available toppings, and then grill and enjoy it, along with an incredible view of the downtown Chicago skyline. Bring your favorite wine, beer or other beverage to enjoy with your pizza (and a dessert pizza too!).
As a Food Network featured chef and Culinary Nutrition Expert, I believe that food can tantalize the senses, and taste extrodinairy while still being healthy. I specialize in creating recipes that are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients; this class does use gluten but can be dairy free. Pizza ingredients will be organic (when available).
Most allergies accomodated with proper notice.Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration) Note: this is a 4th floor walk up; non-elevator building.
*Minimum of 4 guests is needed to run this class.*BYOB!
Pizza are based in season foods, but here a few EXAMPLES OF PAST PIZZAS
Fried Egg Insalata
Topped with a fried egg, arugual and shaved parmesan cheese
~Fancy Fig
With fig, gorgonzola and prosciutto
~Mexican
Black beans, avocado, radishes, green onion and salsa
~BALT
Bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato
~Veggie
Spinach pesto, grilled veggies, olives and sun-dried tomatoes
~Five Alarm Pepper
Local peppers and chipotle tomato sauce
~White-Out
Parmesan sauce, artichokes, cauliflower and white truffle oil

Postural Foam Roller Pilates + Brunch on the Roofdeck
2018-08-12 09:30 - 12:30, 2018-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Noble Square, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Rise, Stand Tall and Dine! Join Stephanie Davies, owner of SD Rehab, and Monique Costello, founder of Happy Eats Health, on the rooftop for 60 minutes of spine straightening, body loving, postural mat pilates followed by a deliciously healthy brunch.
Though technically a beginner’s level class, we will challenge each participant to a new level. Using various small equipment and Pilates mat exercises you will increase your overall flexibility, learn where core strength comes from and achieve healthy postural alignment and strength. Not only will you look and feel better, you will prevent the wear and tear of our busy lives After pilates you can watch or join in on the cooking, throw a game of bags, mingle with others, take in the panoramic view of the city or simply enjoy your BYOB bubbly in the shaded lounge
Expect fun dishes like Grilled Egg-Stuffed Peppers, Cucumber Quinoa Salad with Lemon Gremolata and Rum Grilled Grapefruits. Think filling, tasty GF, vegetarian food.
2018 Dates: Sunday, June 3: 10 am – 1 pmSunday, August 12: 9:30am – 12:30 pm
3 hrs Gluten and Dairy Free options
BYO: Booze, Mat and Sunscreen.Note: class is held on the 4th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access. Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration)Cost: $50Please arrive 15 minutes earlyHappy Eats Healthy events are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment.

For more than 20 years, Stephanie has been treating orthopedic, neurologic and cumulative trauma injuries. In addition to her Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy, Stephanie is a STOTT® certified pilates instructor, a Feldenkrais Practitioner® and a GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® teacher. She is the owner of SD Rehab, Inc., a community based physical rehabilitation and alternative fitness studio in the heart of Chicago. Stephanie has a strong passion for assisting individuals of all abilities and ages to attain vital lifestyles and a sense of well-being. As a community and professional educator she has developed several specialty programs for athletes and musicians. In addition, Stephanie is always excited to expand her teachings and team up with the diverse community of holistic health practitioners.

Monique Costello is an Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert, Integrative Holistic Health Coach and a Gourmet Cook. After years of a debilitating break down of the body, chronic back pain and unexplained symptoms like low energy, restless sleep, weight gain, and dry skin, Monique found relief in the very same element that fueled her passion, food. A champion recipe developer once featured on The Food Network, Monique now works as a health educator through corporate wellness programs and a one-on-one coaching. She teaches Soma Institute’s Health and Wellness certification program and healthy cooking classes at Kendall College along with hosting Clean Food Cleanse programs and Healthy Travel Retreats to help people recognize that food is medicine and it can heal you from the inside. Read more about Monique’s story at happyeatshealthy.com

Rooftop Dinner: A Garden to Table Pop-Up
2018-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | West Town Chicago, IL, West Town Chicago, IL, US
Finally, an underground (pop-up) dinner that is totally healthy and stunningly delicious! Vegan? Vegetarian? Gluten Free? I’ve got you covered!
Indulge your senses with a garden to table dinner in a beautiful urban rooftop setting. Enjoy eight courses of fresh, seasonal cuisine while gazing on the lights of downtown Chicago – amid the beautiful garden where much of your meal was grown!
Dishes will change with the seasons, but past favorites have included such delights as Balsamic Lentils over Grilled Squash, Smoked Trout over crisp radish, Ginger Orange Soup with Basil Pistou, Grilled Fig Salad with Apple Curry Dressing, and Moroccan Mushroom and Turkey Meatballs over Quinoa with a lovely, piquant Chimichurri. Desserts like Salted Pistachio Bark and Grilled Banana Bread Pudding will round out your meal. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine or other beverage to complement your meal.
I am a Food Network featured chef and a Culinary Nutrition Expert. I create dishes that are stunning in flavor yet deceptively clean. Your taste buds will experience a decadent feast, while your body gets a healthy treat!
All food allergies accommodated with proper notice. BYOB
Location: West Town, Chicago, IL; address will be shared upon registration.
Note: class is held on the 4th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access. In case of inclement weather dinner will be served indoors in the dining room, which also has a lovely view.

Online Cooking Class with Monique: Inflammation-fighting Chicken Apple Salad
2018-08-03 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Happy Eats Healthy, Chicago, IL, 60642
Inflammation is at the heart of every chronic disease; this inflammation is often silent and deadly. There is a real connection between your gut, digestion and the pain you feel.
Join me in this informative 30 minute class as I discuss inflammation, food that triggers it and what you can do to calm the flames.
I’ll then demonstrate a super delicious and easy meal of Chicken Salad Stuffed Apples you can make at home. Start healing through food with me in this online class.
Join from anywhere! Replays will be available even if you can’t make the live class.

Transformer Cooking: Grilled Soups, Sauces and Salads
2018-07-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Noble Square, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Struggling with boredom in your dishes? Want to do something cooler than bbq chicken at your next party? This is the class for you! Having a couple of easy, meat-free grilling options is great… but these also transform from salad, to sauces to soups … it will change how you grill forever AND add an air of sophistication to all your parties!
In this class you will learn to take your dishes from bland to exciting! And we do it all on the grill in a beautiful urban rooftop with an incredible view of the downtown Chicago skyline!
Plus, it’s all gluten, dairy and meat free too!
This class consistently sells out – book your seat todayMenu based on seasonal availability, but look for the likes of these scrumptious dishes:Grilled Cabbage with Creamy Green Curry Dressing and Coconut SoupGrilled Avocado Poblano Cream, Corn Chowder and SaladGrilled Romesco Sauce and Buddha Bowl
As a Food Network featured chef and Culinary Nutrition Expert, I believe that food can tantalize the senses, and taste extrodinairy while still being healthy. I specialize in creating recipes that are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Most allergies accomodated with proper notice.Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration)
Note: this is a 4th floor walk up; non-elevator building. *Minimum of 4 guests is needed to run this class.

Roofdeck Yoga + Brunch
2018-07-15 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | West Town Chicago, IL, West Town Chicago, IL, US
Rise and Dine! Join Katy Kelnhofer (of SprinkleCheer.com( on the rooftop for 60 minutes of invigorating yoga followed by a deliciously healthy brunch by Culinary Nutrition Expert Monique Costello. After yoga you can watch or join in on the cooking, throw a game of bags, mingle with others, take in the panoramic view of the city or simply enjoy your BYOB bubbly in the lounge
Expect fun dishes like Grilled Egg-Stuffed Peppers, Cucumber Quinoa Salad with Lemon Gremolata and Rum Grilled Grapefruits. Really tasty GF, vegetarian food.BYO: Booze, Mat and Sunscreen.
Note: class is held on the 4th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access. Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration)Cost: $50Please arrive 15 minutes earlyHappy Eats Healthy events are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment.

Himalayan Pink Salt Block Cooking Class
2018-06-19 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Noble Square, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Himalayan pink salt is all the rage right now, and with good reason- it’s the healthiest salt in world with 84 trace minerals (minerals the body actually uses). But did you know you can cook on in it?
This class will teach you how to use and care for a salt block and we’ll sample the food we cook on it.
Come master the art of salt block cooking; guaranteed to make you look like an Iron Chef at your next bbq! We’ll be outdoors on the roof deck, so come prepared (in case of rain we’ll move inside; yes, you can use your salt block indoors as well.)
Learn

Why pink salt is the healthiest salt
how to care for your salt block
how to properly heat your salt block
how to clean a salt block
the ONE place you can’t put a salt block!

Taste

meat and veggies cooked on the salt block
salt block pickles
cold salad on a chilled block
dessert on a chilled block

Super fun, tasty! and totally different
Most allergies accomodated with proper notice.Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration) Note: this is a 4th floor walk up; non-elevator building.
*Minimum of 4 guests is needed to run this class.

Gluten Free Crunches, Crumbles and Crisps
2018-05-17 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Noble Square, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Gluten free doesn’t mean you have to give up the CRUNCH! Whether your new to a gluten free diet or just need some inspiration for how to change it up, this is the class for you.
We’ll focus on all things that crunch, crumble or crisp – all the things that most people who go gluten free miss the most!

Homemade crackers and a tortilla chip to end them all
Crumbles (that could double as a little cookie)
Crips that satisy the sweet tooth

Learn how to change up the flavors, how to use oven or dehydrator, and how best to store your goods too!
We’ll mix, match and bake away and take home all the goods at the end … that we don’t eat 😉

The Chef & The Nutritionist Spring Dinner
2018-05-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | West Town, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Do you love the ‘underground food scene’ but usually can’t participte due to your food allergies?
Are you looking for something more than just another dinner out?
Are you interested in taking control of your own health?
“This Chef & The Nutritionist” dinner was created just for you. The goal is to help you achieve better health through open wellness conversations wrapped in spectacular cuisine and a private, casual, intimate setting.
This spring dinner will focus on inflammation, how it affects your body, how to spot it and what you can do to fight it. Bring your appetite, your BYOB and your questions.
What to expect:
6:30 pm – appetizers and introductions
7:00 pm – led open discussion on inflammation
7:30 pm – family-style, deliciously healthy dinner*
8:00 pm – casual dessert and wrap up
Location: West Town (exact address sent upon registration)
*All food allergies accomodated with proper notice.

Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment.
Note: dinner is on the 4th floor of a walk-up building; no elevator is available.

Fermentation 101
2018-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Noble Square, West Town Chicago, IL, West Town Chicago, IL, US
Fermentation is all the rage and it’s time you jump on the bandwagon through this hands-on class. Fermented foods are not only a great way to preserve our seasonal bounties but to also increase our immune system, heal our digestion and balance our body.We’ll take the ‘scary’ out of fermenting together. At the end of this class you will leave feeling confident and inspired to make fermented foods a valuable and everyday part of your lifestyle along with your jar of kraut and pickles.Recipes:

Mason jar sauerkraut
Veggie pickles

Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment.
Class is on the 4th floor of a walkup; no elevator is available. Happy Eats Healthy events are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.

One-Day Healthy Cooking Boot Camp
2018-05-05 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Kendall College, 900 N North Branch Street, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
We are turning up the heat, pulling out the blenders, and sharpening our spiralizers to help you prepare delicious dishes using clean, whole foods. This 1-day Healthy Cooking Boot Camp takes students on a ‘day-in-the-life’ of a healthy eater starting at breakfast, working our way through snacks, then on to lunch/dinner entrees and wrapping with healthy desserts all while learning key information, tips and tricks to help you on your path to healthy.
In this boot camp, we’ll start in the classroom where we’ll cover an introductory overview of the six pillars of health as well as additional information that reaches beyond just our kitchens:

6 pillars of health
Real, clean, healthy food
Exercise/movement
Social connection
Stress Management
Spirituality
Sleep
Why calorie counting doesn’t work
Nutrient-dense food
Stocking your pantry and fridge

In the kitchen we’ll steam, roast and blend up delicious dishes and sauces that you can mix and matching using fresh, clean, whole foods. And we haven’t forgotten about your sweet tooth and the need to crunch!
Classes led by Culinary Nutrition Expert and Integrative Health Coach Monique Costello (Happy Eats Healthy) are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Being Healthy is Finally Delicious!
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