Ingredients: makes 4 servings 4 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers 2 Tbsp. cooking fat ¼ C. chopped onion or green onion 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tsp. garlic powder or 1 Tbsp. garlic oil) 4 kale or collard leaves,…
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When it comes to knowing the different between pharmaceuticals supplements versus over the counter ones, it’s simple – over the counter ones aren’t regulated by the government. When you’re taking supplements to enhance or to repair your health, you should…
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It’s finally summertime in Chicago which means it’s time to put on our favorite pair of sneakers and enjoy the city. During this time of the year, it’s easy to find ourselves itchy and flakey from a sunburn, sweaty from…
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Winter is coming! Alongside winter there are sinus infections, the flu, ear infections, colds, and strep! A simple support to build up a reliable defense against all this is an adequate zinc status. The connection between zinc deficiency and susceptibility…
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You’re feeling amazing — the wind is at your back; you’ve hit your stride; it’s a perfect weather day. And then, something goes wrong. You feel a twinge in your knee; your stomach feels less than stellar or you get…
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Very few things beat that weightless feeling of floating in the water. Swimming also serves as a great way to increase blood circulation and oxygen in the body, benefitting both you and baby. So what are some great swimming techniques…
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While we gear up into the full speed of running season, we have to remember to always put our health first. We get it! – Accidents and injuries do happen but the good news is we’re here to help. Keep…
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When the weather starts to turn warmer, Farmer’s Markets start popping up around in area neighborhoods This is great news because eating locally-grown, in-season foods is not only good for you but also good for the environment and the community.…
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have an enlightened solution for starting their week on a refreshingly healthy note: Meat Free Monday. The “Toy Story” franchise icon and his wife of 31 years are keeping their Mondays strictly vegetarian to commemorate…
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Pregnancy is a time of incredible growth by the human body. That growth comes with increased nutritional needs, including protein, essential fatty acids, folate, and calcium to name a few. Meeting increased protein needs (recommendations range from 70-100 g protein…
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