11. Justin Brotman,
owner of the new 15th Avenue East health shop Healeo (healeo.com) and a firm believer in the food-as-meds lifestyle, wants to help you with your hangover. “In this neighborhood, people always want to detox after a weekend of drinking,” says Brotman. He makes them a cleansing juice blend ($5.90) with aloe vera, lemon, ginger, beet, and apple.
12. Stress less.
An American Psychological Association survey released last November found that in 2009, 82 percent of Seattleites reported work as a significant cause of stress—up from 74 percent in 2008. The Washington State Psychological Association suggests countering work-related stress with one healthy commitment like, say, signing up with a personal trainer (see number 14.)
13. Maybe you’re pregnant,
maybe you just need to lighten up a little on the wine. We’re not judging, we just think you’ll love the way Pioneer Square–based Dry Soda (drysoda.com) tastes with dinner. At a recent Rover’s meal, chef Thierry Rautureau paired rhubarb Dry with Dungeness crab in a pomegranate vinaigrette. The lemongrass Dry, meanwhile, is delicious with most any veggie fare. Get creative.
15. Calorie Count: Breakfast
We all know it’s silly to skip breakfast, but a bagel and cream cheese packs 420 calories. Switch to one slice of 100 percent whole wheat toast with cream cheese, and you’re down to about 210. Spreading your schmear on a crumpet will cost you just 190 calories. (Calorie counts came directly from businesses or were calculated using nutritiondata.com. They should be considered approximate.)
16. America may run on Dunkin’,
but Seattle runs on Mighty-O Donuts (mightyo.com). The made-in-Wallingford, all-organic, vegan, and cholesterol-free treats make other such breakfast-time indulgences seem like the stuff of science fiction.
17. The high-pressure
cleaning machines at Blue Sky Cleaners (blueskycleaners.com) use liquid CO2 to get your whites whiter and your brights brighter—without any toxic chemicals or heat. Prices are higher than typical dry cleaners (shirt $8.13, pants $8.35, dress $14.31) but include free pickup and delivery.
18. A healthy foot is a sexy foot.
At the spa at Bellevue’s Pro Sports Club (proclub.com )—the white-on-white fitness megamall where Microsofties work off all those Red Bull calories—you can book a pedicure called the Medicure ($70) which includes a session with the staff podiatrist and treats ingrown nails, calluses, and dry skin.
19. Cuddling with a cat or dog is a stress reliever,
but worrying about its well-being? Not so much. Set your mind at ease by signing up for CPR Seattle’s pet CPR and first-aid class ($49) where you’ll learn what to do if your pet chokes, gets bitten by a snake, or needs to be evacuated in an emergency.
Published: January 2010
Hey gang, thank you so much for including me on your esteemed list! I am tickled. I’m taking my meatless 1x/week theme to the ext level in 2010— in the form of a cookbook! “Licking Your Chops,” a collection of 52 menus to help meat eaters take a break from eat 1x/week, will be published (Da Capo Press) right around Labor Day. Stay tuned! All best.
the Runner’s High is real! if you’re thinking about getting into running but are a little intimidated, Team in Training is a great way to start – the Seattle group has really helpful coaches, beautiful running routes, and tons of fun people to run with. And you raise money for a great cause (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). http://www.teamintraining.org/wa/
I’m nearing the end of Day 3 of the water cleanse, inspired by Karen Quinn’s story. So far, so good. Today is the first day with only water. I do find myself instinctively wandering into the kitchen to grab snacks, only to snap out of it as I’m reaching for the chips. Tomorrow at the exact mid-point I’m getting a deep-tissue massage, which has motivated me through the first three days. It will also help release some more toxins, I’m sure. Thanks so much for publishing this! I have never fasted before, and am so glad I gave it a try.
Jay—
Way to give the cleanse a try—I find “water only” to be two very intimidating words. The massage is a good idea though, good to think of ways to reward yourself when embarking on such a serious challenge. Congrats to you.
Those aren’t the only places to play volleyball in Seattle, check out sbvclub.com for more information.