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18 VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION by Judith Fertig
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his month brings us the Fourth of July, heightened summer pleasures, and our Inspired Living issue. I find myself lifted with patriotic, spirited, action-oriented thoughts. Several exciting movements are afoot. Today is a simultaneously exciting and sobering time to be part of America’s natural food revolution. After a half century of unhealthful big agribusiness farming practices, food democracy—loosely defined as building a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, supports farmers and nourishes families—is taking hold. We see an increasing number of organic farms, community gardens and educational initiatives creating a groundswell toward “healthy food for all”. In our feature article, “Food Democracy: By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation,” Melinda Hemmelgarn explains the importance of transparency in our food systems. A growing number of individuals and organizations in Indy are part of this movement. Many of us buy natural, local and organic foods—shopping at farmers’ markets and tending plants on the porch—like me. Others are “all in”, devoting time, energy and persistent effort beyond their personal needs like the neighbors we feature in “Hoosier Citizens Exemplify Food Democracy in Action.” My goddaughter, Melissa Doll, has expanded her backyard raised-bed gardens threefold in three years, blessing many through the fruits of her love of healthy eating. There’s little better than a freshly picked Indiana tomato! I hope you’ll be inspired by all those helping us take back control of our food supply and join in. Be sure to let us know what else is happening to revolutionize the quality of our community food resources. Our family has been on a quest for healthy eating for several years now, incorporating fresh, whole, plant-based foods into our diet. I recently heard the term that describes our approach: “live-it” instead of “diet”. We focus on foods that have been touched by the sun, absorbed its energy and nature’s abundance. When people ask what we eat and how they can improve their own eating habits, my short answer is to “produce up” and “process down”—an equation that can make a major impact on health. It also helps to understand, “If your food can go bad, it’s probably good for you. If it can’t go bad, it’s probably bad for you.” The long answer starts in choosing foods with recognizable ingredients (often just a single ingredient as in a whole food) and insisting on the right to know if something includes a genetically modified organism (GMO). You can learn more about the GMO debate and what we can do in Linda Sechrist’s Wise Words interview with Jeffrey Smith as he warns us against engineered dangers to our health. Further inspiration and information for you and your family awaits in the pages ahead. Let’s make the most of it by sharing it with loved ones and coming together to raise the torch of freedom to live truly healthy as nature intended.
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PlantPure Nation Lady Liberty has a new tagline: a plantbased diet for all. A return to a simple diet based on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the revolution the founding fathers of PlantPure Nation hope Americans will embrace this Independence Day. Founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the grassroots organization PlantPure Nation seeks to promote the powerful health benefits for people and the planet offered by a whole foods, plant-based diet. This July 4, the documentary film PlantPure Nation, directed by Nelson Campbell, Colin’s son, will debut nationwide and start screening in more than 100 cities. It covers a broad landscape of issues, from the politics of food to the science of nutrition, and follows the lives of 16 people in Campbell’s small hometown of Mebane, North Carolina, as they take on PlantPure Nation’s 10-day food challenge. “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says filmmaker Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.” Learn more in this issue’s article “Veggie Nation Revolution,” and visit PlantPureNation.com for dates and times of screenings.
ndianapolis author Iva Nasr is known as a brilliant intuitive with clients from around the world seeking her services. Elizabeth Gilbert, the Iva Nasr Elizabeth Gilbert bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love fame, concurs, stating that Nasr has “The Bat Phone to the Universe. She has been a guide to me for years.” On July 28, in celebration of the mid-month launch of Nasr’s book From Rifles to Roses: Memories and Miracles, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will host Nasr and Gilbert in a special dialogue about the book and their sometimes wild, often magical adventures of the last 15 years. Special music will be provided by the Salaam Band. The event will be from 7 to 8:15 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), and a book signing by Nasr will follow. As a child, Nasr grew up routinely hiding with her family in a Beirut bomb shelter. Now she both helps others to heal from trauma or tragedy and teaches how to live with grace and create miracles as everyday experiences. “We’re just going to talk to each other the way we always do, with depth and humor,” says Nasr of the upcoming dialogue. “We’ll probably recall some mind-bending journeys. It’s going to be lively and lighthearted. We never know where it’s going to go, but there’s a guarantee of open, honest, stimulating and sometimes raw conversation. And even when we’re just laughing or not trying to solve anything, we expect to have realizations and epiphanies.” Tickets to An Evening with Iva Nasr and Guest Elizabeth Gilbert are $10, and available at StLukesUMC.com. Location: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. For more information, contact Betty Brandt at St. Luke’s at 317-846-3404 x339 or Iva Nasr at 317-294-1337 or email Iva@SophiaSpeaks.com. See ad on page 22.
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he Bent Rail Brewery will host i3, Indulge.Imbibe.Imagine, from 4 to 8 p.m. on July 12, a new and unique event from Dig IN, creators of the Taste of Indiana festival. Five local chefs, bartenders and artists will combine to provide a unique experience for the senses. Each trio of these professionals are given an Indiana landmark to serve as inspiration. Chefs Craig Baker, Abbi Merriss, Layton Roberts, Tyler Herald and Brandon Canfield create dishes inspired by Angel Mounds, the Indiana Dunes, Monument Circle, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and James Whitcomb Riley’s Tomb, while artists John McKee, Lorie Lee Andrews, Quincy Adams, Erin Huber and Jeffrey Teuton create unique and original art fitting each theme. The art pieces will be auctioned on August 30 at the Taste of Indiana festival. The event takes place in the new outdoor space at Bent Rail Brewery and includes live acoustic music and friendly competition, as spectators vote for their favorite dish, artist and drink combination. Admission: $40 in advance, $45 at the door, both include samplings of all five dishes, and five minicocktails or beer samples. Location: Bent Rail Brewery, 5301 Winthrop Ave., Indianapolis. To purchase tickets, visit EventBrite.com/e/ indulge-imbibe-imagine-i-3-tickets17268212689?aff=es2.
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ndy residents now have more to check out from the Indianapolis Public Library (IPL) than just their extensive collection of books and DVDs. The Glendale Branch is now offering the urban homesteader the opportunity to borrow seeds. Free and open to the public, the seed library offers many types including produce seeds with organic and heirloom options, and perennial native plant seeds. Patrons may check out up to five packets per visit and a total of 15 packets per season. At the end of the growing season, borrowers are encouraged to save seeds from their crop to plant the following year and, if there are enough, to donate some back to the library. Also available for checkout are educational resources on growing food, saving seeds and organic gardening. In addition, IPL invites gardeners of all skill levels and ages to learn more about many gardening topics during a free series presented by Purdue Extension Master Gardeners and made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Harvesting & Preserving Your Garden Crops, led by Christina Ferroli, Ph.D., R.D., and Extension Educator for the Purdue Extension-Marion County, will cover water bathing and pressure canning plus basic food safety, at 10:30 a.m. on July 11. Location: IPL Glendale Branch, Glendale Town Center, 6101 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, call the Glendale Branch at 317-275-4410 or visit IMCPL.org/events/detail/?event_id=4039.
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globalbriefs Bee Aware Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will begin to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading contributor to global bee declines, from its stores. This public commitment is the most significant announcement so far for a retailer of its size. Lisa Archer, a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth, says, “We are pleased Lowe’s is listening to consumer concerns and to the growing body of science telling us we need to move away from bee-toxic pesticides by taking steps to be part of the solution to the bee crisis.” The retailer has pledged to phase out neonicotinoids as suitable alternatives become available, redouble existing integrated pest management practices for suppliers and provide additional materials for educating customers about pollinator health. Source: Tinyurl.com/LowesHelpsBees
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Fungi Clean Up Toxic Wastes For waterways, soil or even radioactively contaminated areas, the powerful use of mycelium to sequester contaminants is receiving significant attention. Leading American mycologist Paul Stamets, the pioneering founder of Fungi Perfecti, has been working for years with mycore mediation, using mycelium to clean up waste sites. He holds nine patents on the antiviral, pesticidal and remediative properties of mushroom mycelia. Stamets even has an eight-step plan for cleaning up radioactive poisoning and thinks fungi could remediate radiation at the melted reactor sites in Fukushima, Japan. The Ocean Blue Project (OceanBlueProject.org), based in Corvallis, Texas, uses locally grown oyster mushroom spores lodged in a coffee grounds mixture. Then they create a “bunker spawn” that’s put into a river to restore polluted aquatic habitat. As the mushrooms grow, they break down toxins and remove pollutants from the river. Mycore mediation also helps with weed control. Source: Permaculture.co.uk
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Sun-Fueled Energy Booms in Pioneer States Two years in the making, the Topaz Solar Project, the world’s largest, has begun operating in California, powerful enough to supply 160,000 homes using 9 million photovoltaic solar panels installed across 9.5 square miles. Compared to fossil fuel technology, the facility is projected to remove 377,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year; equivalent to taking 73,000 cars off the road. Unlike some solar plants, Topaz requires no water to generate electricity and makes minimal sound because there are no moving parts, so its total environmental impact is minimal. In Hawaii, where 12 percent of homes have solar panels, handling surplus power is putting pressure on the state’s biggest utility, which now wants to reduce what it pays for the energy. Electricity there is pricey, with monthly bills of $600 to $700 not uncommon. The growing popularity of making electricity at home puts new pressures on old infrastructure like circuits and power lines and cuts into electric company revenue. As a result, many utilities are reducing incentives and adding steep fees. “Hawaii is a postcard from the future,” says Adam Browning, executive director of Vote Solar, a policy and advocacy group based in California.
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The Need to Protect Precious Native Topsoils American states salute their native identities and characteristics in many ways, including official birds and flowers. Home farmers, growers and gardeners can relish that soils also bear official state designations, including New York’s Honeoye, South Carolina’s Lynchburg, Alabama’s Bama, Iowa’s Tama and California’s San Joaquin. All these different types of earth are threatened by widespread use of pesticides, topsoil degradation and other factors that severely hamper their integrity. The U.N. General Assembly declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils, saluting its many roles, including storing and filtering water, providing resilience to drought, participating in the carbon cycle and being the foundation for agriculture. According to The Land Institute, the loss of topsoil is the greatest threat to our food supply. Planting perennial
crops, agroforestry, intercropping and other agro-ecological practices can help conserve soils, preventing erosion and protecting water. According to GreenLiving.com, these sustainable practices can help prevent soil erosion: Reduce impervious surfaces. Driveways, patios and lanais allow precipitation to flow freely over them, gaining momentum in the process, to erode topsoil. Use paving stones rather than a concrete slab to allow water to percolate down into the soil. Plant a rain garden. As a shallow depression in the yard, a rain garden collects precipitation washing over impervious surfaces, preventing soil erosion and facilitating growth of wetland plants. Use a rain barrel. Placing a barrel underneath a downspout will collect and store water that runs off
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what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.
Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence
Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/ farm system.”
~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, Sowing the Seeds of Victory
Local Food Strengthens Communities
In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community. While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”
Growing Vegetables and Democracy
After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. “My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.” In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had once been a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revital-
ize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens. “We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo. “The garden is for our community, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.” Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz. So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”
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is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.” Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.
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Nationwide tracking of farmers’ markets that listed fewer than 1,800 in 1994 now numbers nearly 8,300 20 years later. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Kitchen Gardens Nourish the World
Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began
in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health. From his own 1,500-squarefoot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production
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Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.
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he Indianapolis community of businesses and individuals is making significant strides toward food democracy—building a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, sustains farmers and nourishes families. Activities include more backyard and community gardens; initiatives to educate and feed our children; organic farms; and lobbying efforts for labeling non-GMO foods. Democratizing our food system will require efforts by everyone, with a unified voice and focus in demanding change. A firm stance or protest doesn’t necessarily mean congregating in large groups at the statehouse. It also means voting with your dollars and presence by supporting organizations, events and activities that promote local agriculture and food production. Healthy, accessible, affordable food is on the horizon if we all work together. Read on to hear how fellow Hoosiers are taking back their food freedom, and offering us more choices as well.
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supply creates both economic and physical health for the community.” ~ Jim Bloom, Sustainable Local Foods – Indiana
“With a mission to create opportunities for and value to the community through local, healthy year-round food production, Sustainable Local Foods (SLF) Indiana constructs hydroponic, environmentally controlled growing units within existing buildings in the city. Our organization uses LED lighting and alternative energy for conservation and economic cost efficiencies. We believe that healthy food should be grown in the community, for the community and by members of community—and that having a healthy, sustainable food
“Ezra’s was created to provide non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, organic and vibrant food to the community. We also provide educational opportunities through classes, events, speakers and more. We partner with local farmers and artisans, many picking the veggies and fruits the day of or day before delivery. We believe in the power of community and in providing food and experiences that are healing to the customer, the community and the planet.” ~Audrey Barron, owner of Ezra’s Enlightened Café and Be Bliss LLC
Melissa Doll, with Jake and Reagan “Our family has been on a journey of discovering what real food is and how eating right makes a huge difference in our lives. We started a raised bed garden three years ago, growing several types of vegetables, including tomatoes, carrots, peppers, beets, herbs, peas and cucumbers. Through our garden, we have been able to teach our kids the origins of food, literally eat the fruits of our labor, and share with our neighbors. What started as a hobby has turned into a great joy for our family as we learn, build community, and fill our bodies
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“My passion for healthy and sustainable living began years ago when I read a book about healing disease with healthy eating. My main takeaway was that if we take care of the Earth, it gives us everything we need to take care of ourselves. Sharing tips on protecting our environment through our food choices is my creative outlet for coping with the challenges I see in our society. If I can help one person learn a new habit that is good for their health and the health of the planet, then I am fulfilled.” ~ Renee Sweany, Ask Renee, a green living advice column; special projects manager, Hoosier Environmental Council
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“It’s possible to raise food in a manner that’s gentle on the land and healthy for those that live nearby. Sustainable farming practices preserve our water and soil resources and leave the land productive for future generations. That’s why sustainable agriculture is one of the top priorities for the Hoosier Environmental Council.” ~ Indra Frank, M.D., MPH, environmental health project director, Hoosier Environmental Council “I hear a lot of people say that they have a black thumb, as opposed to a green thumb, meaning they think every plant they touch dies, and, therefore, they couldn’t possibly grow their own food. Caring for plants, like every other skill, is learned. We need local farmers and urban homesteaders more than ever. We don’t just install raised beds and residential food gardens. We also teach our clients how to maintain them, because there is no safer or more satisfying food than the food you raise yourself.” ~ Lanette Erby, Greenscape Geeks, LLC “Our organization connects farmers with restaurants, and educates consumers about local food. Our event, Dig IN: Taste of Indiana, brings together chefs and farmers from around the state for the only festival in the country that pays for all the ingredients and coordinates their delivery to the restaurant. This ensures that the farmers get paid a fare wage and that restaurants don’t have to go bankrupt to participate. Most of all, we know that all the food served is grown in Indiana.” ~ Thom England, culinary program coordinator, Ivy Tech Community College, Central Indiana
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yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed. NonGMOShoppingGuide. com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.
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effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.
What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, high-fructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.
How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves? Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed
rigorous, long-term testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.
Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic? Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie. Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.
How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods? Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO, or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini,
What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided— would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier non-GMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk. The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification. Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share. Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own well-being, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010,
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suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plantbased focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier, but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.
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A bold pioneer in the charge for plant-based eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. Our food choices also affect the way in which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolu-
tions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”
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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food.NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
PlantPure Nation Recipes BBQ Jackfruit
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Green jackfruit, a native plant of Asia, is often termed the vegetarian’s meat. The hardest part of this recipe is finding canned green jackfruit (available in most Asian markets). Although fresh green jackfruit is occasionally available, it’s messy, sticky and difficult to cut.
This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings.
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Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
Two 20-oz cans green jackfruit in water, drained 1½ cups barbecue sauce 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (medium pieces) Rinse the green jackfruit thoroughly. Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker at medium heat for 4 to 5 hours. Jackfruit will soften, begin to fall apart and take on the consistency of pulled pork. Use a fork to pull apart the fruit and stir thoroughly.
2½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled 4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned 6 green onions, sliced ½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks. Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender.
Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook for another 1 to 2 hours. Kim’s hints: 4 Customize this recipe with a favorite barbecue sauce that has no added oils and a low sodium content. 4 This recipe gets better the longer it’s cooked. Leftovers are good. 4 Serve the barbecue on a wholegrain bun and top with coleslaw.
Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly. Source for all recipes: The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell.
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challenge outdoor and athletic skills and can even teach life lessons. July is America’s Parks and Recreation Month, first designated by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in 1985. NRPA makes it easy to tap into what’s happening in local parks or wherever family members may be traveling. Events around the country can be found by visiting nrpa.org/july.
What to Do Biologist Rachel Carson, the mother of the modern-day environmental movement, wrote, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” In this addictive digital age, it can sometimes be challenging to find exciting ways to help children connect with nature. Jessica Culverhouse, NRPA senior manager and a volunteer master naturalist, offers ways to channel digital habits. “Free apps like the electronic field guide Leafsnap and mobile games like Agents of Nature can be great tools to engage kids with the outdoors with their technology still in hand,” she says. Another idea is a simple nature scavenger hunt using a smartphone camera. If weekend camping is of interest, in-state parks are convenient and also easy on the budget. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) makes the first step easy with tips and suggested activities through their Great American Campout (nwf.org/great-american -campout.aspx). This summer-long celebration of camping encourages everyone to take the pledge to camp, which helps fuel the conversation and initial planning, whether camping in a backyard or local, state or national park.
Last year, the Carlson family took the pledge and first camped out in Big Basin State Park, only 20 miles from their home in Santa Cruz, California. “It was an incredible weekend none of us will ever forget; a world away, but right in our backyard!” they cheer. Garden for Wildlife, another popular NWF program, connects people with their local habitats. Girl Scout butterfly heroes in Wyckoff, New Jersey, learned how. “Our troop was looking for a way to provide a community service for their bronze award project,” says Wendy Rosica, co-leader of Troop 94686. “We chose to create a Monarch Way Station garden in a new community park in our neighborhood. Specifically designed as a space for the butterflies to breed and eat during their annual migrations, it’s not only a beautiful addition to the park, but also a positive way for the Girl Scouts to help area residents learn more about the plight of Monarchs and other pollinators.” National Audubon Society nature centers are an accessible local resource (Audubon.org/audubon-near-you).
Families learn more about native birds and Audubon hiking trails, and naturalist presentations enhance explorations of the region’s habitats. Local native plant and animal species are disappearing at alarming rates and need habitat stewardship by present and future generations (Climate.Audubon.org). Our in-state parks are wellsprings of life from which children and adults can draw throughout our lives, enabling us to discover the splendor and uniqueness of nature right in our own community and backyard. When we see and feel directly what’s at stake, we’ll fight harder and more consciously to protect and preserve it. As Carson eloquently observed in The Sense of Wonder, nature can help us all find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.
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“Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”
hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting. Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes. Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books,
E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life. “There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention on what we most want.”
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Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?”
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and came face-to-face with fears about money. Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough. “I’m not good enough” was another party crasher. When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing. This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories. Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.
Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles “This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.” Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it. Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday
life richer, more meaningful and more fun. Part of her “new curriculum” includes: n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. n Whatever we focus on expands. n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating. “Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.
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Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable. The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises. If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations. When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable. Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others. Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?” For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey; she blogs at DementiaJourney.org.
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acations bring rest and less stress, a change of pace and for some, a break from caring for the family pet, made possible by a growing number of professional pet sitters. “I have more peace of mind with a pet sitter rather than a friend. Even if they’ve already had a long day, sitters still properly take care of the pets,” says Christina Pierce, a federal examiner of financial institutions for consumer protection in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Many professional pet sitters are trained to respond to potential health and other issues. Especially with small animals, early recognition of a problem is key.” Pierce used to have chinchillas, and now has a cat she rescued and relocated from Dallas, Texas, plus two adopted former foster rabbits. “A sitter may be excellent, but not know your breed,” advises Rae Bailey, a retiree in Georgetown, Texas, who regularly uses sitters for her Scottie when she travels. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” She notes that dogs are particularly good judges of character, so if one doesn’t like the sitter, simply try another. Pet sitting services use a contract to outline rates, what the sitter will do, the number and duration of daily visits, start and end dates and how the house key is returned when the job is complete. Regular clients may have the sitter keep the key handy. Professional sitters are bonded, insured and background-checked, have experience with a variety of species and breeds, are fairly flexible and love annatural awakenings
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Pet Sitters International provides a localized directory and good questions to ask at PetSit.com/locate. imals. A pre-visit will introduce pets and sitter to each other and address any relationship concerns and individual needs, such as medications. “I had a diabetic Westie, a big consideration,” says Diane Meadows, a retired paralegal in San Antonio, Texas. “It was huge for me to hand over the keys and my trust, but our sitter was dependable and knowledgeable.” During one visit, her sitter also alerted Meadows to a possible propane gas leak. At the outset, have the sitter meet all the family pets to ensure mutual comfort. Show the sitter where the leash, toys, treats, food and water dishes are kept, supplies for cleanups, the family vet’s location, hours, office and emergency phone numbers and instructions for any security alarm system. Codes can be personalized and deactivated when no longer needed. Sometimes clients request extra services such as collecting the mail and newspapers, watering indoor plants and leaving lights on. Both young and older dogs need three visits a day to avoid household accidents. Cats are usually fine with one. “Cats like to be pampered. A friendly sitter provides the care she’s used to, in familiar surroundings,” says Anne Moss, whose educational website TheCatSite.com originates near Tel Aviv, Israel. “Kitty’s more relaxed and receives a higher level of care than at a boarding facility,” she notes. A pet sitting service offers the added benefit of backups in case the assigned sitter is sick or delayed. In
Huntley, Illinois, Diane Muchow, an adjunct instructor at Computer Systems Institute, explains why she prefers a pet sitting service for her black Labrador mix. “Our first sitter was a one-woman business. One day, she forgot to crate the dogs when she left, and we came home to find the evidence of an accident on our new carpet throughout the house,” Muchow says. “We switched to a professional service.” She sees the primary advantage of professional help as dependability and flexibility. “The service has a website to order the shifts we need, which are confirmed by email,” she notes. “It’s handy when my husband travels and I work.” A kennel isn’t for all dogs, says Scott Mell, an area manager for JoAnn Fabrics in Affton, Missouri. He recalls his Bernese mountain dog’s first and only trip to the local kennel. Upon arrival, she climbed on top of the car rather than go inside. “She was adamant,” he says. “I hired a sitter the next day. She loved her sitter’s visits.” Whether pets need special attention, daily walks, a midday backyard break or multiple visits while the family vacations, a pet sitter can provide excellent care. Many owners like to receive daily text message updates and may even e-retrieve bonus selfies of their happy pets from home. Connect with writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelance Writer@mindspring.com.
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Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive property interferes with bacterial adhesion, resulting in bacteria not being able to colonize and thrive; eventually they are washed out. This is an innovative way to avoid antibiotic resistance. Instead of them to become stronger and more resistant, xylitol doesn’t allow the bacteria to cling to the cell and start its metabolic processes. Professionals advise people to regularly wash
their hands to prevent illness. But washing with only water isn’t enough; they must wash with soap. Similarly, just as people should wash their hands, they should also wash their nasal passages. A normal saline solution is like washing with only water. Washing with a nasal spray containing xylitol is like washing hands with soap. Bacteria and People Bacteria, like people, congregate together. This is called quorum sensing. When people start coming together, they form a town or city. Bacteria act similarly; as they sense other bacterial “city.” If a group wanted to take over a city, historically they would send in soldiers to subdue the inhabitants so they could then occupy the city. However, there is no guarantee that they would control everyone, and there may be leftover survivors who rally together. But if that particular city were to have an extreme change in environment, the inhabitants wouldn’t be able to cope and they’d have to leave the city. Changing the environment is much more effective in expelling the inhabitants than attacking with soldiers.
What are Some of Xylitol’s Applications? Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPin this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.” One of the best things about xylitol is that it is 100% natural and 100% safe. It’s no wonder so
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Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Thru Sept 26. Along with a variety of produce, unique food item, the market offers prepared-food items. 5 Center Green, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com.
Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-8pm. Thru early Nov. Featuring vegetables, fruit and u-pick option. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. 317-356-6995. Also 10am-7pm, June - Oct at 1100 N Ind 37, Greenwood. 317-888-4189. WatermansFarmMarket.com.
sunday JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Year round. Fresh local produce, baked goods, and diary products, Kosher respectable (no meat products). JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org. Irvington Farmers’ Market – 12-3pm. Open 2nd Sun each month thru Oct. Additional dates this year July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, and October 12th. 70+ vendors. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E Saint Claire St, Indianapolis. 317-540-2425.
tuesday Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am1:30pm. Thru Sept 15. Local produce, several vendors, meditation classes and fitness demonstration. 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-3300. EskenaziHealth.edu. Avon Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept 29. Fresh, local produce, baked goods, and handcrafted items all summer long. Hendricks Regional Health south parking lot, 8244 E US 36, Avon. 317-272-0948. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Mooresville – 3-6pm. Thru Oct 6. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Indiana & Main St, Mooresville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org.
wednesday Original Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Thru 10/28. Gourmet foods are also featured at this market. 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. IndyCM.com/Farmers-Market. Crooked Creek Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. Thru Oct 29. Healthy foods, locally grown Humane Society of Indianapolis,7929 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-257-5388. CrookedCreekFm.org. Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. Special event days are featured. Plainfield Friends Meeting Lawn, 105 East St, Plainfield. 317-839-3800. PlainfieldChamberFarmersMarket.org.
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Zionsville Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Thru Sept. Large selection of sweet treats complement market offerings of local produce, artisan food products, meat and eggs. Main St & Hawthorne, Zionsville. 317-478-4107. ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org.
thursday Statehouse Farmers’ Market – 10:30am1:30pm. Thru Oct. 8. Farmers’ Market with Food Trucks. Robert Orr Plaza and Senate Ave, Indianapolis. StateHouseMarket.com.
Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. May-Sept, 9am-noon Oct-Nov. Food-focused market with locally grown and produced food and plant products, along with ready to eat food. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org. Cumberland Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Expanded market will include yard art and more. Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E Washington St, Cumberland. 317-894-6203.
38th & Meridian Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. Thru Oct. 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-924-2612.
Danville Chamber Farmers’ Market – 8amNoon. Thru Sept 12. Variety of food vendors, breads and ready to eat breakfast. Courthouse Square, 6 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-745-0670.
Abundant Life Church Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. 7606 E 82nd St, Indianapolis. 317-845-4900. ALCIndy.com/ALCFarmers Market.html.
Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 317-697-0508.
Brownsburg Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept.3, SNAP benefits accepted at the market and many vendors participate in the WIC nutrition program. On the lawn of Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N Green St, Brownsburg. 317-852-1120. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm. Thru Sept 18. Produce, artisan foods, local art, live music and fresh meals in European-style evening market. 839 Conner St. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org.
friday Old National Centre Market – 11am-2pm. Thru Oct. Locally grown produce and fresh baked goods are featured. 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis. 317-231-0000 x229. Farm to Fork at Normandy Farms – 4-7pm. Thru Oct. Large selection of certified organic or certified naturally grown produce and meats with no artificial chemicals. 7802 Marsh Rd, Zionsville. 317-439-0714. Summer Green Market – 4-8pm. Thru Labor Day, Shop local food growers and crafters outside on the Garden Lawn. Organic produce, baked goods, meat and dairy products are available. Rain or shine. The Green Market, Traders Point Creamery, 9010 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-7331700. TPFOrganics.com.
Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Sept. Special event days each month, 11 new vendors for 2015. Held in the amphitheater green space, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/Chamber/ Farmers_Market.aspx. Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 10. Indiana produce, crafts and baked goods and meats. United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. Market at Hague – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Over 100 vendors with deep roots in Indiana, including farms, nurseries, specialty food products and artisan crafts. Lawerence North High School, 7800 N Hague Rd, Indianapolis. BinfordFarmersMarket.com. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Riverview Overflow Parking Lot 395 Westfield Rd. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org. Saxony Market – 8am-noon thru Sept. The market offers the best fresh produce from local vendors and farmers in the area. 131st and Olio, Fishers. 317-770-1818. Shelby County Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 3. Local produce, baked goods and honey. Public Square, Shelbyville. 317-398-9552.
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Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 9-12pm. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield.
Franklin Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Thru Oct 3. Food items, herbs, craft items and more. Parking lot at Jefferson and Jackson Sts, Franklin. 317-346-1258.
Morgan County Farmers’ Market Martinsville – 9am-1pm. Thru Sept. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Courthouse Square, 180 S Main St, Martinsville. 317-5013000. Info@McFarmers.org.
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FRIDAY, JULY 3
CarmelFest – July 3-4. 4-10:30pm, Fri; 10:30am10:30pm, Sat. Outdoor festival with live music, entertainment, food, games and more. Parade Friday, 10:30am. Fireworks display Friday 9:45pm. Free admission and parking. Carmel Civic Square, Southwest of S. Range Line Road and City Center Dr, Carmel. 317-574-1363. CarmelFest.net. First Friday Food Truck Festival – 5pm. Indulge in the savory selections of Indy’s best food trucks and eclectic assortment of brews from Leinenkugel’s while enjoying live music and entertainment. $5; 5 and under free. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St, Indianapolis. OldNationalCentre.com. First Friday Gallery Tour – 6-9pm. Tour more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown cultural districts, and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Free. Various Downtown Galleries. 317-634-3114. IDADA.org.
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TUESDAY, JULY 7
Community Tuesday – All day. The first Tuesday of every month several attractions at the White River State Park offer special deals on admission. Includes the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theatre, Indiana State Museum and many others. Cost varies. INWhiteRiver.com. Target Free Night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for free. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Candle Light Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Led by Lilly Mack. A slow flow warm up gets you moving, flowing, working up a bit of sweat, and winding down with restorative postures, savasana with essential oils and Thai massage. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Saxony Summer Concert Series – 6:30-9:30pm. An outdoor evening of live music from some of the area’s favorite bands. Free. Witten Park at Saxony, 13258 Saxony Blvd, Fishers. Saxony-Indiana.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Happy 4TH OF JULY PlantPure Nation – Nationwide debut of independent documentary film telling the story of people on a quest to spread the message of the benefits of a whole foods plant-based diet. The film also explores issues of the small family farmer, food deserts, modern medicine and political challenges. Check local listings. PlantPureNation.com Donatos Freedom Blast – 9:45pm. Celebrate the largest fireworks display in the state launched from the Regions Bank tower in Indianapolis. The display can be seen from most areas in Indianapolis. Bring the entire family downtown for food, music and fun throughout the day. Regions Bank Tower, 1 Indiana Square, Indianapolis.
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Annual Taste of Indy on the Canal – 11am-9pm. A variety of local restaurants, live music, events and activities for the entire family. $5 per person. White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. TasteOfIndy.org. Soulful Breathwork – 3pm. A practice of active conscious breathing that heals and rejuvenates physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Gentle but extremely effective activating the intrinsic intelligence of the body to heal, generating cumulative and permanent changes. $25. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com.
Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles. Free. Nora Public Library, 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org. IPL Seed Library Master Gardner Series – 10:30am. Individuals of all ages are invited to learn about a variety of gardening topics during this series present by Purdue Extension Master Gardeners. This month’s topic is Harvesting and Preserving Your Garden Crops. Learn about water baths and pressure canning. Free. Glendale Branch, 6101 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317275-4410. IMPCL.org.
Evening in the Garden - Brews, Blues and BBQ’s – 6:30-9:30pm. Enjoy a night of BBQ and beverages while listening to music by CW and The Working Class Trio. Kincaid’s Meat Market, Sun King Brewery, Rettig Hill and Wyliepalooza will be participating. Free. Allisonville Nursery, 11405 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-849-4490. AllisonvilleNursery.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 17
3rd Friday on the Plaza – 6-9pm. A concert series featuring live local bands. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Fountain Square Cultural District, Virginia Ave at Shelby and Prospect St, Indianapolis. Deeksha Oneness Blessing – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Chuck Reynolds for Oneness Blessings benefits that include enhanced memory retention, infusing vitality, improved metabolic activity, healing emotional wounds and more. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 18
Brownsburg Festival of the Arts – 8am-3pm. A host of festivities and over 150 arts and crafts exhibitors will mark the 36th annual celebration. In addition to a focus on fine arts and handmade crafts, there will be a food court and entertainment throughout the day. A Children’s Tent will feature arts and craft activities for kids. Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N Green St, Brownsburg. 317-8527885. BrownsburgFOTA.com. Walk for Wishes – 8:30am-12:30pm. Help raise money for more than 800 children waiting for their wish to come true through the Make-AWish Foundation. Participate in a 1 or 3-mile family-friendly walk. Walkers are encouraged to raise donations. Fort Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd, Indianapolis. Kintera.org. Indiana Microbrewers Festival – 2-6:30pm. Enjoy hundreds of craft beers at Indiana’s largest beer festival. Dozens of local breweries, as well as the Brewers of Indiana Guild will be present. $60 early-bird (2 pm entry); $40/ general admission and $10/designated driver (3 pm entry). Historic Military Park, 601 W New York St, Indianapolis. IndianaBeerFest.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 12
City-Wide Porch Party – 8am-10pm. Invite friends, neighbors, and family for a party on your porch. Take a picture and write a blog post capturing your party and send it to citygallery@ harrisoncenter.org. The first 60 people who respond get a $25 giftcard to a local restaurant. Free. Your front porch. 317-396-3886. HarrisonCenter.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
Evening With the Doctor – 1pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.
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GMO foods is going on in real time and in real life, not in a lab. ~Ziggy Marley
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Prenatal Yoga + Childbirth Preparation Workshop – 3-5pm. Prepare yourself for the latter stages of pregnancy and childbirth with Lisa Daugherty, doula and mother. Enjoy a nurturing prenatal yoga practice, then learn techniques and insights to empower you to have your ideal childbirth experience. $30. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Art of Wine – 5-10pm. Enjoy a summer evening experiencing vintages al fresco. Unlimited wine tasting from participating wineries. Open to adults 21 and older. Free. Carmel Arts and Design District, Main St and Rangeline Rd, Carmel. CarmelArtsAndDesign.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
Blue Moon: Live Music, Mantra, Meditation and Gong – 6-7:30pm. Celebrate the rare occurrence of a blue moon, which only happens when there are two full moons in the same month. Gentle to moderate yoga will be interspersed throughout the evening. $20. Invoke Studio, 970 Ft Wayne Ave, Indianapolis. 317-631-9642. InvokeStudio.com.
Deciphering Detox: Benefit or Trend? – Noon1:30pm. Learn more about detox, including the benefits and what options are available to address health concerns and more. $25 to reserve, redeemable for future services. Body Harmony Balance, 1020 E 86th St, #22D, Indianapolis. 317-6692313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com.
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Indy Holistic Hub Social – 6-7:30pm. Join in the monthly Hub meet and greet, where you can unwind at the end of the day with like-minded people. Free. Hub contact: Jennifer@Seffrin Synergy.com; 317-775-1418. Location details at IndyHolisticHub.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Indie Vintage Marketplace – 9am-4pm. A monthly celebration of all things unique, indie, and stylish. The goal is to enhance the experience of living as a more responsible consumer by promoting the positive aspects and downright fun of vintage, antique, locally sourced, re and upcycled goods. Free. Location changes monthly. IAVMIndy.com.
Unearthing Your Yogic Path – Noon-3pm. Join Ashley Hadad in a practice of yogic techniques that embody the essence of each yogic path. Stream of unconsciousness writing and discussion of Yogic Texts will aid in guiding you to understand all four paths and to balance these paths in your expression of life. $35. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.
MONDAY, JULY 20
Indy Holistic Hub Connection Series – 6-7:30pm. This month’s topic is Social Media for holistic business growth. Join in this peerled training and networking opportunity. $10/ guest; free/member. Hub contact: Jennifer@ SeffrinSynergy.com. 317-775-1418. Held at The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. ThePlayfulSoul.com; IndyHolisticHub.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
Soulful Breathwork – 3pm. A practice of active conscious breathing that heals and rejuvenates physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Gentle but extremely effective, activating the intrinsic intelligence of the body to heal, generating cumulative and permanent changes. $25. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 28
An Evening with Iva Nasr and Elizabeth Gilbert – 7-8:15pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Celebrate the launch of Iva Nasr’s book From Rifles to Roses: Memories and Miracles with a special dialogue between Nasr and Gilbert, music by Salaam Band and book signing by Nasr. $10. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-846-3404. StLukesUMC.com.
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sunday JourneysFire Sunday Celebration – 10-11am. A spiritual community open to anyone who wishes to express and experience loving acceptance. Sunday celebrations are led by Rev. Richard Brendan and include music, meditation, and inspirational messages. Free. Anthenaeum Auditorium, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. 317-796-1897. JourneysFireSpiritualCenter.org. Yoga Light – 10:30am. An introductory vinyasa-style class, customized for those with restricted performance due to age or injury. Floor work is limited, focusing on standing poses and poses using a chair. $10. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com. Sahaja Yoga Meditation –11am-Noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis. 317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org. Sahaja Yoga Meditation – Noon-1pm. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Broad Ripple meeting location, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-490-4952. IndianaMeditation.org.
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Community Yoga Class and Mindful Movie: Tuning In – 6-9pm. Join us for yoga from 6-7pm, by donation only. Followed by our Mindful Movie, which focuses on gaining a rare glimpse and insight into the phenomenon of channeling, as well as the information being received. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 South Elm Street, Zionsville. 317800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.
planahead SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
Dig-IN: A Taste of Indiana – 12-5pm. Feast your senses with a day of celebrating locally produced products, highlighting tastings of Indiana foods, local refreshments, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations. White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. DigIndiana.org.
Kundalini Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breath work, meditation and chanting, often with gong relaxation. Modifications available for any fitness level. Weekly except holidays. $10. Registration required. Rocky Ripple, near Butler U. 317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur.com.
tuesday Vinyasa Flow – 9-10am. Expect to by pushed to your soft edge, stretched and challenged. All levels welcome. $15; discount packages available. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Therapeutic Adaptive Yoga for Neurological Disorders – 11-11:45am. Movement designed for those with Parkinson’s Disease, MS, fibromyalgia and other neurological issues. Seated and supported poses appropriate for all skill levels. Donation based. breath.life.yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com. Take Out Tuesday at Earth Fare – 4:30-7:30pm. Enjoy BBQ chicken and two seasonal sides. $5. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville; 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel; 2110 E County Line Rd, Greenwood. EarthFare.com. Soulful Breathwork – 6:30-8pm; (2nd & 3rd Tuesday). Soulful Breathwork is a practice of active conscious breathing that heals and rejuvenates physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Gentle but extremely effective, this method activates the intrinsic intelligence of the body to heal and generate cumulative and permanent changes. $25. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.
Evening With the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com. Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net. Fishers Summer Concert Series – Thru July 14. 7-9pm. Enjoy a family-friendly evening filled with music, and bring a picnic to spread out on the lawn. Free. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150. Fishers.IN.US/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=328.
wednesday Sushi Wednesday at Earth Fare – Hand-rolled sushi, select from 7 varieties. $5. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville; 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel; 2110 E County Line Rd, Greenwood. EarthFare.com. Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. Oneness is transference of energy into the crown chakra to bring in and release things from your life such as: healing, clarity, release emotions and bring in abundance into your life. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.
thursday Community Yoga Class – 9-10am. An hour of yoga focused on what is most needed by the class that day, which could include a vinyasa flow, a yin or a melting pot of practices. A class that caters to all types. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127. Introduction to Yoga 4-Week Series – 6-7:15pm. July 16-Aug 6. Lisa DeWeese provides you a nurturing knowledge base of the Eight Limbs of Yoga through poses, alignment, breath techniques, meditation, relaxation and community building. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 South Elm Street, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com. Concerts on the Canal – 6-8pm. Thru July. Free and reserved seating available. Guests can purchase or bring their own food. Free. Kruse Family Stardust Terrace, Indiana Historical Society, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis. 317-232-1882. IndianaHistory.org. Empowered Human Angel – 6:30-8pm. A weekly class offering supportive tools to encourage those who are sensitive, intuitive, empaths to blossom into their highest potential! Learn to feel and sense without becoming over whelmed or depressed. Let your Great Light shine as a Human Angel! $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation –7-8pm. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Columbus meeting location, Main Source Financial, 2310 W Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus. 914-473-9699. IndianaMeditation.org. Garfield Park Pops Concert Series – 7pm. Beg June 11, thru Aug 20. Variety of musical concerts in a family friendly setting. Free. Garfield Park Arts Center and MacAllister Amphitheatre. 2431 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7135. IndyParks.org.
friday Hatha Yoga Flow – 9-10:15am. Omar guides you through the fundamentals of this ancient practice focusing on alignment, breathing and meditation. All levels welcome. $15; discounted packages available. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.
Summer Nights Film Series –7pm Interactive pre-show programming; films begin at dusk. Thru Aug. Screenings of films ranging from the 1940’s to 2000’s, classic hits are presented in the IMA’s outdoor amphitheater. $12/public, $6/member. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – June 16-Sept 5. 8pm. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks to enjoy a picnic and musical entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. $25/adult; $31/ adult premium concerts; $12/child, free/under 2. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org. AMP After Dark Concert Series – Thru Aug 28. 9-11pm. Start the weekend with casual, acoustical music from local and regional artists. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic to spread out on the lawn and enjoy the concert under the stars. Free. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150. Fishers.IN.US/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=328.
saturday
Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org.
Farmers’ Markets – Visit one today. There are 14 markets in and around the city taking place on Saturdays through the summer. Check calendar section featuring market listings.
Happy Hour Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Great weekend starter to stretch out, relax and calm down! For anyone with some yoga experience. Please bring your own mat. $5. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.
Restorative Yoga – 12-1pm. Enjoy a Vinyasa Slow-Flow yoga class to recover from the week and enter the weekend in a more relaxed state. $10. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com.
Community Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. All levels Vinyasa Flow yoga class, with refreshments served afterwards. Donations only, any amount. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com.
Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – Thru Sept 6. 8pm. See Fri listing. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org.
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A whimsical boutique for the spirit, filled with books, music, handmade accessories, art, meditation aids and more. The space also features a fireplace room, and hosts a myriad of art, holistic and healthful events throughout the month. See ad on page 19.
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FOOD CO-OP POGUE’S RUN GROCER 2828 East 10th St, Indpls 317-426-4963 PoguesRunGrocer.org
Pogue’s Run Grocer is your local Indy Food Co-op – a member-owned grocery store featuring affordable, fresh, healthy foods and locally-produced goods. The Deli serves delicious made-to-order sandwiches, homemade soups and features a full salad bar, as well as prepared salads and spreads to-go. Open to the public. See ad on page 12.
HEALTH & BEAUTY ARBONNE
Sandy Poe, Independent Consultant 317-409-2023 SandyPoe.MyArbonne.com
Enjoy premium ingredients in both inner and outer health and beauty products. Botanically based skincare products are gluten free and contain no animal products, parabens, mineral oil or GMO products. The Fit Essentials line includes gluten-free, vegan protein shake mixes and more to manage your weight and fuel your day.
HEALTHY EATING/ ORGANIC EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-255-3972 EzrasEnlightedCafe.com
Indy’s only raw food café is an oasis of vibrant, healing food and education. Seasonal and rotating menu features allergy-friendly selections that are dairy-free, processed sugar-free, GMO-free and gluten -free. See ad on page 19.
HOLISTIC HEALTH MORTER HEALTHCENTER
10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140 Carmel 317-872-9300 MorterHealthCenter.com
We invite you to join us on your journey to vibrant health and lifelong wellness. We help you identify and address interferences to your natural well-being using gentle, non-invasive Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and joyfully support you with classes, programs and techniques designed to help you Live Well! See ad on page 14.
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Specializing in native plant landscaping and design, custom-built raised garden beds and composters, urban farm installation, and non-chemical turf maintenance. Additional natural landscaping services available. See ad on page 6.
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Raina Fay is a contributing author to the LIIFT healing modality – Life Improving Internal Focus Technique, an energetic process that assists in effortless release and re-framing the subconscious mind to heal and unlock potential in all areas of life. Also offering life affirming processes for allergy elimination, stress reduction, energy balance and abundance expansion. See ad on page 8.
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NMT is a non-invasive form of alternative health care that allows the unconscious mind to fully connect with the conscious mind and body, thus allowing the body to correct illness and heal. Individuals everywhere have used NMT to relieve: food and environmental allergies, chronic pain, emotional trauma, hormonal issues, stress, autoimmune and many other conditions. Get your life back with NMT! See ad on page 9.
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Specializing in colon hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, health coaching and digestive wellness. Also featuring energy therapies, foot detox baths, and far infrared sauna. Additional support offered through holistic skin care with pure botanical formulations as powerful as they are pure, and massage. Special rates offered to practitioners in the healing arts! See ad on page 16.
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