The Chicago Traveler

Welcome to 2008! If you’re starting off this New Year with a headache, a stomachache, and a dry mouth, I’m going to guess that you had a very good time last night. But now, you barely have enough energy to read this sentence! Don’t worry; we’re all guilty of a little overindulgence now and then. But before you reach for that hangover-helper myth, here are a few facts:
• Eating greasy food does not help cure a hangover. Eating fatty foods before you start drinking may help slow the absorption of alcohol, giving the liver more time to do its job. …read more

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In a town known for its hot dogs, pizzas, and Italian beefs, some folks need to take a break with something light and fresh. Karyn’s Fresh Corner is a raw-food restaurant, which means it doesn’t serve food that has been heated over 110°F (43°C). Eating raw food provides many healthy benefits. Heating and/or cooking food often destroys its enzymes, which the body needs for metabolic functions. Eating food without enzymes can make digestion more difficult and may even lead to toxicity within the body.
But don’t equate raw food with “rabbit food.” Raw food is much more than just salad or …read more

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