Showing posts with label Santa Monica. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Santa Monica. Show all posts

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Healthy Vending Machines of Santa Monica


Healthy vending machines
Obesity is a problem in the U.S. and it can lead to several health problems such as diabetes. The problem is worldwide and even countries like Brazil and China have begun to experience the issue of obesity and its adverse consequences.

A Santa Monica company, H.U.M.A.N. Healthy Vending, is taking a healthy look at food vending machine business. H.U.M.A.N. in company name stands for helping unite man and nutrition (h.u.m.a.n.). The company states its mission is to eradicate childhood obesity through education and healthy eating and 10% of profits are donated to charities that fight obesity and malnutrition.

The company claims, traditional Vending machines in schools usually only sell foods high in sugar, fat, and sodium--which leads to worse-

Friday, January 21, 2011

Delicious soup to go by the Gourmet Soup Kitchen, Santa Monica

soup
The Gourmet Soup Kitchen, located on 1112 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, is creation of the Founder, Chef Amy Caplan and, partner, contributing chef Daniel Tout. They specialize in natural vegetarian soups and their goal is to make eating healthy easy and delicious for everyone.

The Gourmet Soup Kitchen offer over 30 soups with artfully created flavor combinations to please and fulfill every craving. It includes numerous choices of cuisines, including Italian, Indian, Asian and American. They exclusively use fresh vegetables from local farmer’s markets, along with only the finest natural ingredients. In a nut shell, it is the healthy and hearty nourishment for both the heart and the soul.

All soups are VEGAN except soups with some (*) contain a very small amount of low fat milk. Some soups (**) are mildly spicy. All soups are LOW FAT & LOW SODIUM.

COST & PAYMENT
All soups are $6.00 per frozen "ready to go" 16 oz. serving.
Payment by cash or local checks only

DELIVERY
There is a 10 soup minimum on all deliveries and a $10 delivery charge.
They deliver to the Westside only (including as far north as Malibu, south to Marina Del Rey, east to Westwood and all communities within this area).

GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificates are available for $30. They are good for five (16 oz.) containers
of soup. They can be purchased at any of our farmers market locations.

ORDER
Tel (310)393-6902      amy@thegourmetsoupkitchen.com
Soups can be ordered by phone or email. Special orders (order on Friday for Sunday pickup) can also be picked up at the following Farmers Markets:

PACIFIC PALISADES FARMERS MARKET
1037 Swarthmore Ave. Pacific Palisades, 90272
Sundays 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

BRENTWOOD FARMERS MARKET
741 S. Gretna Green Way, L.A., 90049
Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

LARCHMONT VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
209 N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A., 90004
Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

CENTURY CITY FARMERS MARKET
1800 Ave. of the Stars, L.A., 90067
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.



SOUP VARIETIES
AFRICAN PEANUT**
CARROT GINGER
CORN CHOWDER*
COUNTRY VEGETABLE
CUBAN BLACK BEAN**
FRENCH ONION
GOLDEN LENTIL**
HARVEST PUMPKIN*
INDIAN YELLOW CURRY**
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA
MOROCCAN SPICED VEGETABLE & CHICKPEA
MULLIGATAWNY
MUSHROOM BARLEY
OLD WORLD LENTIL
PORTUGUESE SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN
PROVENCAL MINESTRONE
ROASTED TOMATO & BASIL*
RUSTIC POTATO LEEK*
SAVORY SPINACH PEA
SPICY SIX BEAN**
SPLIT PEA
SWEET PEA & BASIL/MINT*
THAI COCONUT CURRY**
THAI CURRIED PUMPKIN**
TIBETAN LENTIL**
TOMATO AND RICE*
TORTILLA**
TUSCAN WHITE BEAN
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Soups Containing Lentils...
GOLDEN LENTIL
AFRICAN PEANUT
MULLIGATAWNY
INDIAN YELLOW CURRYTIBETAN LENTIL
OLD WORLD LENTIL
MOROCCAN SPICED VEGETABLE & CHICKPEA
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Tomato Soups...
NEPAL TOMATO BISQUE
TORTILLA
TOMATO AND RICE
ROASTED TOMATO AND BASIL

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The Gourmet Soup Kitchen
1112 Montana Ave. #85
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310)393-6902
Contact: amy (a) thegourmetsoupkitchen.com

Monday, December 27, 2010

RevAbs, Beachbody’s 90 days weight loss and fitness challenge

RevAbs from www.beachbody.com
Earlier this month, I came across an Ad in the Craigslist, Los Angeles looking for volunteers who want to get a lean, sexy, six pack Abs in just 90 days.

I responded to the Ad and, surprisingly, got a response three days later. I thought there would be hundreds of people interested and, since I noticed the ad three days later, I would not get any response. Anyway, it turned out the Ad was placed by Santa Monica based fitness products marketing company, BEACHBODY.

They asked me for more personal physical and lifestyle information and then I was invited for a meeting on Monday, December 13, 2010 in a Santa Monica office. There were a number of people but none of them looked extremely overweight or out of shape. Meeting was almost like an audition. It required filling questionnaire on paper followed by seeing three people in a room, in front of a camera. They took a few pictures of me without shirt and asked a few questions about my diet and why I want to participate in the program. The meeting was video taped.

The workout will start on January 10 and the program will last 90 days. Those selected will be notified. I don’t know whether I will be selected because I, although not muscular, am in a descent, active shape already and may not be a good case subject. However, if possible, I will still follow the program and report its outcome in 90 days.


The details of the Ad were as follows:

Want to SHRED YOUR ABS and get a lean, sexy, SIX PACK IN JUST 90 days? (Santa Monica)
Date: 2010-12-03, 3:49PM PST

Attention, Men, Women, Couples (athletes, former athletes, couch potatoes). We are looking for REAL people (not actors) because you are going to get REAL results.
This is your once in a lifetime opportunity to literally TRANSFORM YOUR ABS (AND YOUR BODY) working out with a top fitness program that has proven results!

You can finally get those washboard abs that you will be PROUD TO SHOW OFF and get that FLAT LEAN Stomach you haven’t been able to achieve in the past. Plus, LOSE POUNDS AND INCHES ALL OVER YOUR entire BODY AT THE SAME TIME!

We are looking for FUN and ENERGETIC MEN AND WOMEN from the ages of 26 – 60 to participate in this incredible opportunity! This training program is FREE to select qualified participants. That’s right – FREE DAILY FITNESS TRAINING and FREE DELICIOUS FOOD DELIVERY!

You will receive a delicious protein shake in the morning, 2 healthy meals a day plus 2 snacks everyday for 90 days!
This is a real workout program that requires effort! Participants must be:

* Highly motivated and dedicated!
* Willing to change their current lifestyle with a brand-new, healthy and innovative program
* Attend 5 mandatory fitness classes per week at a location in Santa Monica, CA – you must attend ONE class per day Monday through Friday at one of the following times:
7:00 – 8:00 am
12:30 – 1:30 pm
5:30 – 6:30 pm

You must work out at home using a DVD on a weekend day each week.
* Follow the nutrition guidelines (including supplements) and delivery meal service.
* MUST be willing and available to be interviewed for a direct response TV commercial on dates the week of March 28th.

Camera shy need not apply!

Interested applicants please send a recent photo of yourself in street clothes (shot from head to toe) as well as some info about you and why you should be considered for this excellent opportunity. Please leave a number where you can be reached for a brief phone interview.

If you are committed to changing your abs, your body and your life…we want to hear from you today!!
Location: Santa Monica
Compensation: We cannot compensate testimonials but the value of the package: $2100 in free food PLUS $1500 in training for 90 days!
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FYI
Beachbody, based in Santa Monia, creator of the nation's most popular in-home fitness and weight loss solutions, was founded in 1998 by Beachbody, LLC, of Los Angeles. Beachbody's many programs—including P90X®, Slim in 6®, INSANITY®, Turbo Jam®, Hip Hop Abs®, Body Gospel®, Yoga Booty Ballet®, Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2®, and ChaLEAN Extreme®—combine challenging DVD-based home fitness programs with easy-to-follow diet guidelines, superior nutritional supplements, and an unparalleled online support system. Offering the most innovative, results-oriented programs and skilled, motivational trainers, Beachbody's core purpose is to help people achieve their goals and enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life.



Tuesday, December 21, 2010

LA Fitness: vaginal steam bath spas


chai-yok, vaginal steam bath
 According to LA Times, vaginal steam baths, a centuries-old Korean remedy, are becoming popular in the southland spas. Vaginal steam baths, called chai-yok, are very popular in Korea and, are said to reduce stress, fight infections, clear hemorrhoids, regulate menstrual cycles and aid infertility,

Apparently, it's a simple, relaxing treatment and is aided by V-Herbal Therapy treatment. The two predominant herbs in the steam bath mixture are mugwort and wormwood which have been used in Eastern medicine for hundreds of years.

In the U.S. chai-yok treatments are not easy to find. They are mainly available in some alternative holistic health centers. In Los Angeles area, the following two spas provide such treatment:

Tikkun Holistic Spa
Santa Monica 

Daengki Spa
Koreatown