Health and Fitness
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Protein shake gets a sweetness and nutritional makeoverMar 06, 2016 5:12 am - As a food columnist, signing on to the Fittest Loser contest meant revisiting the nutritional profile of my favorite breakfast shake. The original recipe relies upon ri...
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Fittest Loser Week 2 recipe: Lemon Caper Tuna SaladMar 06, 2016 5:12 am - You'll be amazed what we can put in a tuna salad. Have you ever tried putting capers or sauerkraut in yours? I doubt it! This is something I love to do. In fact, the...
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Nutrition, nutrition, nutrition: Fittest Loser contestants learn at grocery storeMar 06, 2016 5:12 am - Now deep into fitness and nutritional changes, all five Fittest Loser contestants are embracing the challenges and facing obstacles head-on. And what they are discoverin...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: The 10 Minute WorkoutMar 06, 2016 5:11 am - If you lack the time for a 5-mile run or hour long workout session, there's good news. Recent studies show that short but intense bouts of exercise can deliver fitness b...
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At Work teams face nutritional choices, challenges togetherMar 06, 2016 5:00 am - Two weeks into the Fittest Loser at Work Challenge, the teams have learned the biggest challenge they face is making solid nutritional choices, all day, every day. That'...
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Meals in a box: Are they worth it?Mar 05, 2016 5:16 am - NEW YORK - If you've got a family - especially one with young kids - then you know putting together healthy meals every night can take more planning and preparation than...
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Food fight! Competition grows to bring dinner in the mailMar 05, 2016 5:16 am - NEW YORK - Meal-kit companies have exploded in the past four years, shipping boxes of raw meat, seafood, fresh vegetables and other ingredients to busy city folk who wan...
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Meal-kit price and quality can vary - a lotMar 05, 2016 5:16 am - NEW YORK - Meal delivery kits can save you time, spare you stress, and might even cut your food bill if you're eating out a lot. But which ones are actually worth it? I ...
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Elgin teacher wins 'Greatest Loser' challengeMar 04, 2016 4:00 am - Mariano Mercado's winning approach to Elgin's “Greatest Loser” challenge was to stay away from refined carbs, limit proteins, eat tons of vegetables and ... run, run, ru...
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District 204 social workers: Teens' need mental coping skillsMar 04, 2016 4:00 am - Parents in Indian Prairie Unit District 204 who attended a diversity council forum on mental health Thursday night wanted insight into the minds of their kids. What they...