The Vital List: New York Edition
Friday, June 8, 2007
We’ve heard your request to go “local” in our health and wellness coverage, so we’re going to start with our hometown (and many of yours): New York. Looking to take a healthy bite out of the Big Apple? Here are a few of our favorite things.
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We Found Gold
They get free couture, handbags and facials, but why should Hollywood starlets get all the yogic fun, too? Thanks to the recent New York opening of L.A.’s cult favorite Golden Bridge, New Yorkers have a new salvation. Enlightened yogis have already started flocking downtown to the cozy townhouse haven for yoga, meditation and nutritional cleansing.
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Health-To-Go
Delivery makes the world go round for many a New Yorker. But if you’re not, diligent Chinese food or pizza menus can be dangerous. That’s why we were elated to discover Mindful Menus, a guide created by a nutritionist that makes ordering from your favorite local restaurants a little healthier. Now serving the Upper East and Upper West sides … coming soon to Chelsea and Downtown.
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Treat Yourself
Next week is Beauty Week (at least according to Shecky’s), so 30 New York spas, salons and fitness locations are offering pampering and beautifying treatments such as massages (ah!), laser hair removal (ouch!) and facials (ah! & ouch!) at discounted rates. Book your appointments now for the chance to feel a little less indulgent.
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Healthy Hamptons
If you are among the throngs that brave the LIE and Route 27 for weekends at your oasis (or share house) by the sea, have we found something fun for you! BOGOFOOD is a grocery service (a la Fresh Direct) that offers locally sourced organic produce and products. While the fruits and veggies we ordered weren’t Citarella-perfect, we were happy to be eating foods that were good for our bodies and the planet. Check the site for delivery schedule and pick up locations (if you plan to pick up a large order, bring help!).
