New Year – New You
As we begin a New Year many of us will make New Year’s Resolutions. Among the most popular will be goals to improve health, diet and fitness. If you are striving to eat healthy, get in shape or reduce stress then you are in luck! Whether you are visiting for the weekend or a resident, Jefferson City has a growing number of options available to help you succeed in 2012.
The first step to eating healthy is easy – add more fresh fruit and vegetables to your diet. As organic produce becomes more and more popular there has been a growing demand for locally grown items. D&D Main Street Market offers a variety of seasonal produce as well as locally made delicacies and hand crafted goods. The family-owned business also stocks a multitude of seasonal plants and seeds for you to cultivate your own garden. Within short biking distance from the Missouri Capitol, D&D Main Street Market is sure to have something fresh for you to sink your teeth into.
If you are planning a visit to Jefferson City and looking for healthy
dining options then have no fear. Although plenty of restaurants offer scrumptious salads (Prison Brews) and delicious light cuisine (Arris Bistro), the Boulevard Cafe has a menu specifically catered to the healthy eater. The Boulevard Café blends its own fresh juices and smoothies. They have a variety of gluten-free menu items as well as organic, vegan and vegetarian options. The owners also operate a health food store next door so if you are in town for a visit be sure to check them out and stock up on natural products.
The Missouri River Regional Library (MRRL) is offering free weekly yoga classes on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am. If your New Year’s Resolution is to make a little more time for yourself, de-stress or trim the waistline then yoga is a great place to start. The MRRL class is held in the Art Gallery of the library, which is sure to be a quiet spot. The class does not require a reservation so if you are in town for a visit then look up their schedule and give yourself an hour to rejuvenate your mind and body.
Best of luck achieving your 2012 New Year’s Resolutions!
Thanks for the great resources! I love the idea of biking around town, stopping at The Capital and then the market for some fresh bites! It’s also refreshing to know there are some great options around town for us Veggies!