Ready to race? The Chicago Polar Dash is in Grant Park on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Race Distances and Start Times Half Marathon: 9:30 a.m. 10K: 9:30 a.m. 5K: 10:00 a.m. A $40 fee benefits a charity called Team Ortho out of Minneapolis. Race highlights: a fleece, medal, and post-race hot chocolate!. Register for the Polar […]
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Ready to get in shape?
Five Star Fitness Boot Camps HOLIDAY SAVINGS! January 3-February 10 Indoor Camp Bucktown at Windy City Fieldhouse Promo Code: WINDYC 15% OFF! Regular On-line Fee: $229 Early Registration Discount: 15% You Pay Only: $195 that’s only $10.80/session!
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Health aficionados and health haters alike, let us come to agree that the biggest detriment to wellness has to do with lack of proper exercise and nutrition. We know that harmful health habits develop from work, social conflicts, and lack of motivation. Being and feeling well throughout our lives is an investment we all must make. […]
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Kingsbury Street Cafe 1523 N. Kingsbury Reasoning: Talk of “best for health nuts” Vegan options Quinoa and other enticing entree ingredients Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe 130 E. Randolph St. Reasoning: Good for budget diners Salad varieties Veggie wrap with yummy things like avocado and black beans!
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The website photography for The Bedford is enticing. An exhibitionist feel resonates through revamped bank walls. There is certainly something sexy about a restaurant with a vault, or just a large vault in general. Wild flames dance between panes of glass setting a warm, intimate atmosphere. It is almost dim enough to dismiss the terribly mod 80’s […]
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According to Wikipedia: “A nutritarian is a person who has a preference for foods that are high in micronutrients. The term “nutritarian” was coined by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. In his book, Eat to Live, he offers this health equation, which also serves as a succinct summary of the nutritarian approach to health: Health = Nutrients/Calories (or H= N/C for […]
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Do probiotics preventing the common cold? According to WebMD, some studies have shown that friendly bacteria found in probiotics, like yogurt, can ward off common cold infections. Eat healthy and be healthier! It makes sense.
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I was initially excited about Yogen Fruz with it’s bright white, sterile ice princess allure. Healthy dessert in Little Itally? Not exactly, but probiotic yogurt can be yummy and good for you! After trying the chai latte low fat vanilla at Yogen Fruz, I was let down. For the amount of sugar that a small cup has, it just should […]
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