GU 100,000 Mile Run Challenge

GU and Strava have teamed up to offer runners and triathletes a unique challenge from March 9 to April 9. Log your running miles on Strava.com to win prizes from GU Energy Labs:

• Run 100 miles: 8 pack of Peanut Butter GU Energy Gel
• Run 150 miles: 8 pack of Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel
• Run 200 Miles: Mixed box of 24 Energy Gels

GU 100,000 Mile Run Challenge - Milwaukee Triathlon | Examiner.com

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Walgreens opens new flagship store in the Chicago Loop

On Tuesday Walgreens will open a new two-story, state-of-the-art store at State and Randolph at 151 N. State in Chicago’s Loop. The store will offer a number of expanded and innovative features not typically seen in a drugstore.

Walgreens opens new flagship store in the Chicago Loop - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Garden Chef Series for July 9 & 10: Sixteen and Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop

Robin Carlson
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The Chicago Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

The featured chefs for this weekend are:

• July 9: Sarah Kosikowski, from Sixteen at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
• July 10: Terry & Dirk Fucik, from Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop on North Clybourn in Chicago

Garden Chef Series for July 9 & 10: Sixteen and Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Garden Chef Series for July 2 & 3: Terzo Piano and Pierrot Gourmet

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by Robin Carlson

The Chicago Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm. The featured chefs for this weekend are:

• July 2: Meg Colleran Sahs, from Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago
• July 3: Anthony Schmidt, from Pierrot Gourmet at The Peninsula Chicago

Garden Chef Series for July 2 & 3: Terzo Piano and Pierrot Gourmet - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup

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This week’s Wellness Recipe is a recommendation of the Lake County Health Department, and uses the same main ingredient as last week’s recipe: Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium, and a good source of folate and fiber.

Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Garden Chef Series for June 25 & 26: Tapas Gitana & Glen Prairie

Robin Carlson © Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm. The featured chefs for this weekend are:

• Andy Novak from Tapas Gitana, in Northfield and Chicago
• Danny Ovanin from Glen Prairie, in Glen Ellyn

Garden Chef Series for June 25 & 26: Tapas Gitana & Glen Prairie - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Sweet Potato Pound Cake

This week’s Wednesday Wellness recipe is from the Community Nutrition page of the Lake County Health Department. 

Turn the lowly sweet potato into a tasty sweet potato pound cake.

Sweet Potato Pound Cake - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Garden Chef Series for June 18-19: Sixteen & Bank Lane Bistro

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by Robin Carlson

The Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm. The featured chefs for this weekend are:

• Saturday - Frank Brunacci, from Sixteen at the Trump Tower, in downtown Chicago
• Sunday - Brandon Paige, from Bank Lane Bistro, in Lake Forest

Garden Chef Series for June 18-19: Sixteen & Bank Lane Bistro - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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June is for Peaches! Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Compote

June is not only when grilling season begins, but also it’s a month when many fresh fruits are available. June is also the best month to purchase peaches. Make sure the peaches are ripe for this recipe.

Check out your local farmers marker for the best selection, and enjoy this recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Compote.

June is for Peaches! Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Compote - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Wednesday Wellness marinades and sauces

These are some of the favorite summer marinades and sauces from Chef Jody Emer. They contain no salt, but still taste great. Use on steak, fish, meat and pork; even try them on grilled vegetables.

Wednesday Wellness marinades and sauces - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Garden Chef Series for June 4-5: City Provisions and A New Dawn cooking school

The Chicago Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

The featured chefs for this weekend are:

• Saturday, June 4 – Cleetus Friedman, from City Provisions in Chicago
• Sunday, June 5 – Dawn Dlugosz, from A NEW DAWN cooking school & personal chef service, serving Chicago and the suburbs

Garden Chef Series for June 4-5: City Provisions and A New Dawn cooking school - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Wednesday Wellness Recipe: side dishes from the grill

Now that it is finally getting warmer, it’s time to break out the grill. Here are a few easy grilling side dishes from Chef Jody Emer to make your grilling/cookout simple and tasty.

These side dishes cook right on the grill, and can be prepared quickly. Time crunch? Just prepare them ahead of time, then toss on the grill.

Wednesday Wellness Recipe: side dishes from the grill - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Wednesday Wellness Recipe: Slow Cooker Pizza Beans

This week’s recipe is from the Community Nutrition page of the Lake County Health Department. It's packed with protein, carbohydrates, and little fat. And easy to prepare!

Wednesday Wellness Recipe: Slow Cooker Pizza Beans - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Target Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies recalled for undeclared milk

Downer’s Grove-based Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products is recalling five lots of Target Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies because they contain undeclared whey (milk). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to whey/milk are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

Target Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies recalled for undeclared milk - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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GFS Pecan Pieces recalled in IL, IN, & other states due to undeclared walnuts

Nut Bar Company Inc. of Wyoming, MI, is recalling 90 cases of “GFS Pecan Pieces” (40 oz.) because they may contain undeclared walnuts rather than pecans. The product was distributed through GFS Marketplace Stores in Illinois, Indiana, and seven other states.

GFS Pecan Pieces recalled in IL, IN, & other states due to undeclared walnuts - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Chef Jody on natural nutritional foods

Chef Jody Emer is a celebrated chef in the Chicago northern suburbs.  Certified in Professional Cookery, Bakery and Pastry, and Catering and Dining Room Management, she is currently a corporate chef specializing in healthy cooking, and the integration of wellness concepts with cooking and nutrition.

Here’s Chef Jody’s take on natural nutritional foods:

at Chicago Wellness on Examiner.com

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Chef Jody’s healthy soup & salad combo

These recipes are full of vitamins and nutrients; they provide your daily servings of vegetables, the nuts provide protein, and both are low in calories!

Wednesday Wellness Recipe: Chef Jody’s healthy soup & salad combo - Chicago Wellness at Examiner

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Wednesday Wellness Recipe: Chef Jody’s Vegetarian Chili

It’s good chili weather! This recipe is great for vegetarians, and the beans and veggies make a great source of fiber. It has 10 grams of fiber per serving (daily recommendation is 20-35 grams), 12 grams of sugar and 9 grams of protein.

Wednesday Wellness Recipe: Chef Jody’s Vegetarian Chili - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Chef Jody’s Super Bowl Veggie Pizza

Have your guests make their own pizzas at your Super Bowl party. Just supply the ingredients and let them create. They won't even know how healthy it truly is!

This recipe was inspired by a culinary demonstration at an American Diabetes Association Seminar.

Chef Jody’s Super Bowl Veggie Pizza - Chicago Wellness at Examiner.com

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Gluten free dessert tastings at Chicagoland Whole Foods

Chicagoland Whole Foods Markets will be hosting a series of gluten free dessert tastings from Tia’s Bakery over the next two weeks.

“I am excited to bring our delicious desserts to Chicago to give the Windy City a taste of Tia’s ‘Scrumptious and Totally Healthy’ treats,” notes Tia’s Bakery Founder Paul King.

Tia’s Bakery products are gluten free, wheat free, yeast free and soy free, with a low glycemic index. All Tia’s cookies and their Carob Truffles are vegan also.

Gluten free dessert tastings at Chicagoland Whole Foods - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com

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