Extreme Stiletto Seminar

There was such an overwhelmingly positive response for the first Stilettos and Self Defense workshop that we just have to do another! The next Extreme Stilettos Workshop will cover more in-depth self defense techniques like how to get out of grabs and off the floor!

SPECIAL BONUS SEGMENT:

You will also learn how to train your body with a modern warrior workout to get strong, lean and fit for summer without the cost of a personal trainer. Learn how to design a complete 20 minute workout that you can take with you on the road or use without having to leave your home. No equipment, no gimmicks, no bull.

Location: World Martial Arts Center
69 w. 14th St., 4th floor
Corner of 6th Ave.
212-941-8771

When: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 10:30am to 12pm

RSVP to Jennifer@healthandthecity.net

Cost: $40 (Just $60 for both the Detox and Stiletto Seminar)

Sorry guys, women only. But make sure to invite all of the women in your life that you care about; sisters, mothers, daughters and loved ones.

Glamour in the City!

Join me as I host the Haute Pink luncheon during National Women’s Health Awareness week to benefit GlamourGals. GlamourGals is a nonprofit organization (www.glamourgals.org) dedicated to organizing teen volunteers to visit elderly women in senior homes and provide companionship and their signature program of complimentary facials and makeovers.

The Haute Pink Luncheon will feature a keynote from Neeta Shah, M.D, an interactive panel on “reducing stress and staying fashionable” as well as special guest Lauren Routolo, Director Entertainment Promotions, Hearst Corporation. Did I mention you can win a $15,000 platinum, diamond ring?! Tickets are on sale and start at $50 (gift bags are worth over $500) and can by a dual ticket for the luncheon and evening cocktail party!

Two Events, two chances to donate to a great charity while connecting with like-minded people.

Date: Friday May 15th
Location: Open House Gallery, 201 Mulberry Street, Nolita

To read more and register:
http://www.glamourgals.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=114

Another Chance to Urban Detox

Get sexy for summer with the Urban Detox!


The best way to do this from the INSIDE is through the gentle, food-based Urban Detox for your liver and the rest of your body. A healthy liver will be able to rid the body of harmful toxins from the environment, heavy or processed foods, and the excess of your body's own hormones. The result? You are left with more energy, clear skin, less GI disturbances, more restful sleep, less stress, and more confidence from the shape your body will be in.

The Urban Detox workshop will educate you on how to safely detox while you are still able to carry on with your hectic daily life. With the program you will receive:

- 7 Day Meal Plan
- Shopping List
- Email Support

This program usually costs $245 if done privately. Join the group and not only safe money but gain support in numbers.

Friday, April 24th, 6pm to 7:30

Location: World Martial Arts Center

Cost: $40 (Just $60 for both the Detox and Stiletto Seminar)

Open to All!

Red Pepper Pasta with Kale Puttanesca

Kale is a super green food that contains compounds that activate detoxifying enzymes in the liver that help fight off cancer-causing agents. A cup of kale supplies 93.6 mg of calcium (9.4% of the daily value for this mineral) for only 36.4 calories. In contrast, a cup of 2% cow's milk provides 296.7 mg of calcium, but the cost is high: 121.2 calories and 14.6% of the day's suggested limit on saturated fat. So more calcium for less calories. If you aren't ready to eat batches of kale, start slow by throwing chopped kale into stir fries, soups or pasta dishes like this one below:

1/2 (16 ounce) package whole-wheat pasta (your favorite shape)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, drained and quartered (Optional)
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups coarsely chopped kale
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and begun to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in capers, anchovy fillets, and diced tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Stir in kale, and simmer over medium-low heat until wilted and tender, about 10 minutes.

Once the pasta has cooked and been drained, stir into the puttanesca along with the black olives. Toss and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Green Detox Soup

1/2 onion, chopped
1 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red potato, chopped
3 tbsp of olive oil
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable stock

1 head of broccoli, chopped
chopped greens—any combination of any greens, such as kale, collards, swiss chard, spinach, romaine, bok choy

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh or frozen basil (or about 1 tablespoons dried*)
1 tablespoon cashew butter (optional, but good)
sea salt and pepper to taste
dash of cayenne pepper (to kick it up a notch!)

Place the first 4 ingredients into a pot and sautee until onions become translucent. Add the water, stock and greens and let everything cook until tender. About 10 minutes or less. Put leafy greens in towards the end so they don't become mushy. Add your seasonings. Use a hand blender to puree the soup or, blend in batches in a regular blender—be careful because this is hot and splatters easily. The whole process should be complete in 15 minutes and it's super healthy and delicious!