September 14th, 2010 
In my never-ending quest to find unique ways to explore my city, I came across the Chicago Health and Wellness Tours (CHEW Chicago). These tours provide support for those on the journey to good health *frantically waving my hand in the air*. Attendees will visit local businesses in the health, fitness, beauty and wellness industries. Currently, CHEW Chicago offers walking tours in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, but is expanding to Gold Coast/Old Town and Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhoods. Currently, the Lincoln Park tour includes:
The Green City Market – Walk through market, sample foods, mingle with farmers. (Wednesdays and Saturdays only)
Green City Market Chicago
Infuse Yoga – 20 minute Intro Yoga class/warm up in the park.
Starfruit Cafe – Sample low fat smoothies, frozen treats and yummy parfaits that are more than delicious – they’re astronomically nutritious, too.
Lululemon – Lulu store tour, Lulu clothing talk, fittings.
LUSH – Information on natural beauty products, LUSH beauty product consults, demonstrations, and sampling. Personalized product suggestions, and free samples.
Karyn’s Raw – Raw smoothie, raw foods samples, raw foods talk, video, and discussion. Tour of wellness center.
Karyn's Raw Food Restaurant Chicago
Whole Foods Market – “Health Starts Here” tour of the store and lunch in their delicious cafe. (lunch is not included and is optional)
Complimentary eco-friendly, reusable CHEW Chicago bag full of awesome goodies, coupons, samples, and information!
Cost: $40
When: Wednesdays through Sundays at 11am and 12pm
Duration: 3-4 hours, 3 miles
An added bonus for tour-goers…everyone will receive a complimentary Nutrition Consultation with Jessica Marie, Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, President and Founder.
CHEW Chicago also offers a host of workshops for more in-depth education on various wellness topics. Workshops include:
Eating for Energy
Sugar Blues
CHEW Cooking Class
Women’s Health Class
Weigh Less, Live More
Click here for more information on the wellness tours and CHEW Chicago…
The CHEW Chicago Taste of Wellness Tour is in full swing for Summer 2011. We have 2 new stops, a boot camp workout with FIT Lincoln Park and Peeled an amazing all-natural micro-juicery! In addition to this we have an even fuller goody bag with lots of yummy treats from our sponsors. Hope to see you on the tour!