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Sweat Series: Outdoor Workouts >

April 29, 2011    0 Comments   Healthy Living, Sweat

Finally some sunshine! Many of us look forward to seeing the sun and fun times return, but it’s also a great time to head out of the gym and take advantage of the weather by working out in the great outdoors and maybe work on that tan at the same time. But what to do?

SWEATMASTER ROB’S OUTDOOR WORKOUT TIPS

Chicago has one of the best scenic routes in Lake Shore Drive

 
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Focus on Flavor: One El of an Oatmeal >

April 27, 2011    0 Comments   Healthy Living

Looking for a way to warm up on this rainy day? Protein Bar has a delicious bowl to wake up your taste buds and prepare you for the day ahead! 

5 reasons we LOVE One El of an Oatmeal

Warm, organic, steel-cut oats are mixed with agave nectar and cinnamon, making this fiber packed bowl a delicious (low-calorie) morning treat
Add some color to your breakfast! Choose from strawberries, bananas or blueberries to decorate (and

 
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Well Seasoned: Spinach >

April 26, 2011    0 Comments   Flavor, Healthy Living, Recipes

Introducing one of the food world’s greatest superheroes…SPINACH! This versatile, antioxidant-rich vegetable is perfect for refreshing salads, sautéed with garlic, or as the star ingredient in Protein Bar’s Spinach & Pesto Bowl.

Here are a few of our favorite spinach recipes of the season. All healthy, all delicious.

Warm Spinach Salad with Poached Eggs
Spinach and Chickpea Stew
Quinoa, Garbanzo, and Spinach Salad
Spinach/Tofu Dip

 

 

 
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BEHIND THE BAR: MIKE >

April 25, 2011    1 Comment   Connection, Healthy Living

Meet Protein Bar’s amazing Director of Operations, Mike Ganino. Today is Mike’s birthday so make sure to wish him a big Feliz cumpleaños!!

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I am a desert mountain boy from San Diego, CA. I am from North County which isn’t all beach. I grew up in the middle of avocado and citrus orchards. I moved to Chicago in 2000 when I

 
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Happy Earth Day >

April 22, 2011    0 Comments   Events, Healthy Living, Service, Sweat

A few weeks I updated you on all the great summer alterna-races that are coming up soon. I also have been looking for things to do to help get ready for those. You know, I thought before one attempts to complete a 5k and leap fire pits in the same hour, one should also try to just complete a few 5ks for practice.
Last weekend a few friends and I completed

 
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Sweat Series: A Social Way to SWEAT >

April 20, 2011    0 Comments   Connection, Sweat

Have you ever thought about joining a sports league? Leagues are a great way to connect with your community, meet new people, AND get your SWEAT on! We’ve put together a list of spring leagues worth checking out. There’s something for everyone so grab your friends and prepare to get sweaty!

Kick
Backhand
Dunk
Slide

 
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Focus on Flavor—Quinoa Chili Bowl >

April 19, 2011    0 Comments   Healthy Living

Today’s forecast may be cold and dreary—that doesn’t mean your lunch has to be! Warm up with our hearty Quinoa Chili Bowl. Perfect for days when you find yourself thinking, Is it really spring?


5 reasons we LOVE the Quinoa Chili Bowl

Change it up! Choose from chicken, beef, or veggie chilli—all crafted with a perfect balance of spices and fiber-rich beans.
Every now and again we need a little cheese! We offer

 
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BEHIND THE BAR—STEVEN >

April 18, 2011    1 Comment   Connection, Service

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I’ve lived on so many different avenues, ways, streets, cul-de-sacs, boulevards, drives, and places than I can possibly remember. I’m from everywhere.

How long have you been with Protein Bar?

Coming up on 1 year

What’s your personal motto?
Get busy living or get busy dying

Do you have any unique talents?
I personally think I’m a good BB gun marksman

Something surprising about you?
I used to

 
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Sneak Peek—Protein Bar River North >

April 14, 2011    0 Comments   Healthy Living

 

A new neighborhood, new hungry mouths to feed, same delicious Protein Bar menu items!

The team is hard at work building out our new River North location (at 352 N. Clark St.). Opening in mid-May, this new store will offer a full juice program as well as extra chic seating areas, perfect for business meetings or post-work socializing. Stay tuned to our website for updates!

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Focus on Flavor—Southwest Salad >

April 13, 2011    0 Comments   Flavor, Healthy Living

There’s nothing more satisfying than warm quinoa surrounded by colorful crisp veggies. It’s hearty, its healthy—can it get any better than this? How about adding hot sauce and avocado? Guiltlessly indulge with Protein Bar’s Southwest Salad. Read below as we express our undying love for this spicy delight!

5 reasons we LOVE the Southwest Salad

Some like it hot! And we are no exception. Zero calorie Cholula Hot Sauce gives this salad