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Protein Bar Tweet N’ Eat >

We’re taking it to the tweets! Stop by Protein Bar River North next Wednesday, July 6 from 5:00pm-7:00pm where we’ll have special tastings of our Raw Juices, samples of new (exclusive) menu items AND for the chance to win breakfast for your office.

The PB team will be live tweeting from the store and you should too! Tweet us about juice, what your favorite menu item is, or if you simply like the

 
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Make Healthy Salads…Even Healthier >

June 28, 2011    2 Comments   Education, Flavor, Healthy Living, Recipes

Here at Protein Bar, we’re serious about our salad dressings. We don’t mess around with overly processed bottled dressings, artificial sugars or syrups. All of the dressings and sauces we serve are made in house, and are built around ingredients like flaxseed oil, antioxidant filled vinegars and agave nectar for sweetening.

If you ever find yourself craving something rich and creamy (healthy too) we have a few NEW Greek Yogurt recipes

 
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BEHIND THE BAR: Evan >

June 27, 2011    0 Comments   Connection, Healthy Living, Service, Style

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
A neighborhood on the south side called Beverly. I haven’t strayed too far.

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
About a month, but it feels like it’s been much longer.

Biggest Passions? I love food. I grew up eating mostly processed meats and refined carbohydrates like most Americans so once I moved out and had my own kitchen I went crazy with trying new foods and cooking

 
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Sweat Soundtrack >

June 24, 2011    2 Comments   Healthy Living, Style, Sweat

Music can be a wonderful way to stay motivated during intense workouts! We’re asking our fitness and foodie friends, colleagues, and employees what songs they SWEAT to. This week we’re talking to our Sweatmaster, Rob Lekan. A few weeks ago he gave us tips on how to stay motivated and achieve our fitness goals, now he puts a soundtrack to that philosophy. 

1. Every Day by Girl Talk
2. Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
3. Ace

 
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Well Seasoned: Strawberries >

June 23, 2011    1 Comment   Connection, Flavor, Healthy Living, Style

The sweet season has arrived! Now is the perfect time to integrate fresh strawberries into your meals. Coming in at around 45 calories (1 cup), this antioxidant-rich fruit goes well in salads, healthy desserts, or in fresh juices.

Looking for fresh strawberries in Chicago? Head to one of the farmer’s markets where the strawberries are plentiful and perfectly ripe. Seedling Fruit (one of our Green City Market favorites) has a wonderful

 
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What’s next for River North? >

We’ve officially been bringing the health to River North for 3 weeks today. 3 weeks of healthy Breakfast Bar-ritos and 3 weeks of watching customers decide between Greenberry and Market when ordering a Raw Juice. Protein Bar would like to thank everyone for coming by the new space AND tell you that the fun has just begun! What’s next?

Plan ahead—River North delivery starts today! We’ll bring the healthy goodness right

 
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BEHIND THE BAR: Priscilla >

June 21, 2011    0 Comments   Connection, Healthy Living, Service, Style

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I am from a small town in east Orlando, Fl. I came to Chicago for art school, and now I am a standup comedian and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
Only a little over month but I know it’s going to be a few years soon.

Biggest Passions?
My biggest passions in

 
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Healthy Ways to Beat the Heat >

June 17, 2011    0 Comments   Healthy Living

Summer “officially” starts next week and with it comes the sunshine and warmer temps we found ourselves wishing for just a few months ago. As much as we love the sunshine, it gets hot out there! We came up with a few healthy menu items to cool you off and keep your energy up on those scorching days!

1.) The Red Line—We combine juicy strawberries and banana to make a refreshing, cool

 
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The All-American Grill-Out…Vegan-Style! >

June 16, 2011    1 Comment   Healthy Living

The All-American Grill-Out…Vegan-Style!

We Chicagoans love our summers! There’s no better season to cheer on our ridiculous sports teams, dip in the water at Foster Avenue Beach, or grab the freshest produce at Green City Market.  Perhaps even more than this, Chicago loves itself some barbecue! Brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, and the infamous potato salad…but what’s a vegan to do? Believe it or not, the vegan cookout is a complete and

 
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Bike to Work Week 2011 >

June 14, 2011    0 Comments   Connection, Events, Healthy Living, Style

This week is Chicago’s Bike to Work week, when thousands will choose to ride rather than use other (less earth-friendly) modes of transportation.

Biking is a super way to get your SWEAT on and be green. The official Bike to Work Rally takes place this Friday (June 17) from 7:30am-9:30am at Daley Plaza. We say rally it up and then ride to either of our locations for a healthy and energizing breakfast!

Bikeless?