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How to Survive Summer in Illinois
Ways you know you’re from Illinois: When pronouncing “Illinois”, you know the ‘s’ is silent. When asked about a famous president, Abraham Lincoln is always your first thought. Horseshoe = a menu item....
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Cancer Nutrition Series: Dealing with Mucositis (Sore Mouth)
Cancer and its treatment can lead to a variety of side effects and discomforts. But, through proper nutrition, these effects can be alleviated. Amanda Figge, MS, RD, LDN, registered dietitian with...
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Drive-Thru Dinners- What’s the Best Option?
We are Americans. We love baseball, 4th of July, Black Friday deals, reality TV shows and eating out. In fact, we love eating out so much, 48% of the money we spend on food is spent on food consumed...
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Healthy Recipe Monday
Potatoes are one of America’s favorite vegetables. They are a good source of potassium and you can get a little extra fiber by eating the skins. Remember to practice good portion control when consuming...
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What’s Your Yogurt IQ?
What are the health benefits of yogurt? Yogurt is a high-quality, low-fat, easily-absorbed protein source. (Try saying that three times fast!) Additionally, yogurt is a good source of calcium and...
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Guest Blogger : Belly Fat and Your Risk of Chronic Disease
Do you have more than an inch to pinch? When you look down, have the tips of your toes disappeared? If so, you might want to measure your belly fat, which can increase your risk for chronic disease....
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Eating Healthy During Treatment
A diagnosis of breast cancer can be one of the most frightening experiences a woman can have. No matter what the course of treatment, nutrition should be a vital component. The exact path that...
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Fat Talk Free Week October 21- 25
Fat Talk Free Week is a 5-day body image and health awareness campaign created by the Tri Delta sorority. This campaign strives to bring attention to the “thin ideal” on women in our society. Media...
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Move to Lose
In the past year I have sprained my ankle while teaching Zumba, strained my back playing softball and got a nasty 5 inch abrasion on my shin at Crossfit. One of my witty family members commented to me,...
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Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, not necessarily because of the food but more because of the reminder of all the blessings we have to be thankful for in our lives. May this year’s...
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Who’s to Blame for School Lunches?
Recently, I’ve noticed that pictures of school lunches have been saturating my Facebook newsfeed. In fact, many people are sharing the popular Buzzfeed article that compares typical US school lunches...
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