Food
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Nutty Overnight PuddingAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - For the oats: 1 ripe banana, peeled and smashed 1/3 cup regular oats ¾ cup almond milk 2 tablespoons chia seeds ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon n...
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Lean and lovin' it: Try a buttermilk brine for tender, juicy chickenAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - Since I no longer leave my office for lunch, planning five good-for-me, not boring weekday lunches has gotten tough. For me, that takes planning ahead. One of my favorit...
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Morning routines for school or office helped with breakfast on the flyAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - Jennifer Raaths is a natural planner and problem anticipator. But having twins forced her to up her organizational game. Now, she's got a fixed morning routine for her...
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Move that candy dish off your desk to cut back on sugarAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - Q: Can something as simple as removing my candy dish at work really make a difference for healthy eating? A: Research suggests that convenient and visible candy on offic...
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Tropical Omega Smoothie BowlAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - 1 scoop plant protein complex powder 1 banana ½ cup pineapple, frozen ½ cup mango, frozen ½ cup coconut milk ¼ cup raspberries 1 tablespoon Triple Omega Seed Mix, ...
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Making sure the Italian food at Little Italy Fest-West is the real McCoyAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - At this weekend's Little Italy Fest-West a celebration of “Old Neighborhood” style Italian cooking, culture and entertainment, the food will be as authentic as you can g...
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Cashew Butter and Berries Energy BitesAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - 1 cup cashew butter, refrigerated 1 cup honey roasted pecans ½ cup rolled oats ¼ cup golden berries 4 drops BetterStevia Liquid, Cinnamon Vanilla ¼ cup date sugar ...
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Mini Chocolate Chip MuffinsAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - 4 tablespoons butter ½ cup granulated sugar (can use stevia) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg or egg substitute equivalent 1 cup flour (can be higher fiber flour) ½ cup ...
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Buttermilk Brined and Roasted ChickenAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - 2 cups low-fat organic cultured buttermilk 1 tablespoon sea salt or 1½ tablespoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 whole organic chicken (about 3½ to ...
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Kids learn about veggies in 'Fresh from the Garden' programAug 17, 2016 1:00 am - Around 20 children and their caregivers got a firsthand look a vegetables on Wednesday. The Lake County Forest Preserve District held a "Fresh from the Garden" event at ...