Food
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Craft beers, good food draws at Naperville pubJan 18, 2013 5:00 am - Downtown Naperville has definitely changed over the last 20 years. From an area with few nightspots, it's evolved into a lively late-night bar scene with a wide range of...
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Chicago alderman wants to ban energy drinksJan 17, 2013 6:45 pm - A Chicago alderman wants to ban the distribution and sale of energy drinks in the city. Alderman Edward M. Burke cites the popularity of Red Bull, Monster, Full Throttle...
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Night life events: Celebrate girls' night at Chandler'sJan 17, 2013 5:00 am - GNO at Chandler's Grab the girls and head to GNO from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Chandler's Chophouse in Schaumburg. Check out the latest in jewelry, cosmeti...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Discovering the benefits of green coffee bean extract and steel-cut oatsJan 16, 2013 5:39 am - Q. Would green coffee bean extract help me kick-start my new weight loss effort? A. Green coffee bean extract has gotten a lot of publicity as a weight loss aid recentl...
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Rich greens give low-fat soup flavor, textureJan 16, 2013 5:00 am - Dark leafy greens — namely collards, kale and mustard greens — are powerhouses of vitamins, fiber and other plant-based health benefits. But the taste and texture of the...
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Greens, Sweet Potato and Chicken Soup With AlmondsJan 16, 2013 5:00 am - 3 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth, divided 4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into small pieces 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and diced ½ cup onion,...
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Drinking on a diet? Those calories can add up fastJan 16, 2013 5:00 am - The first rule of drinking on a diet is: Don't. Surely you've heard that Americans get way too many calories — and nutritionally empty calories at that — from alcohol. B...
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Frugal living: Save money with a toaster ovenJan 16, 2013 5:00 am - Toaster ovens are a great alternative to regular ovens. They cost less to operate and won’t heat up your kitchen as much. You can cook or bake most anything in it that y...
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Fruit tops on study, but teens still not bitingJan 16, 2013 5:00 am - Every time I head to the grocery store I see evidence that snacking is on the rise. On my last trip alone I spotted snack packs of seasoned nuts, cookie thins and peanut...
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Culinary adventures: Crock pot good for more than soups and stewsJan 15, 2013 10:30 am - If you're like me, you own a slow cooker, but it sits in the back of a cabinet and doesn't get used for much more than the occasional stew or soup. Truthfully, I usually...