Blog RSSI am really excited to wrap up Diabetes Awareness Month with our biggest blog to date. As a diabetic, it can sometimes be a struggle to find positive role models out there. While Wilfred Brimley and BB King are great spokespeople, I still struggle to relate to them on some level. Diabetics can exist pretty discretely—which can make it hard to make that connection and say “hey, this guy is
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PB Connection: Chef Sam Talbot >
November 29, 2011
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Connection, Education, Events, Flavor, Healthy Living, Leadership, Recipes, Service, Style, Sweat
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Connection, Education, Events, Flavor, Healthy Living, Leadership, Recipes, Service, Style, Sweat 
BEHIND THE BAR: Patrick >
Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I’m from a tiny, tiny town in southeast Texas. I came to Chicago via Virginia (school) and West Virginia.
How long have you been with Protein Bar?
July 12, 2011 was my orientation day.
Biggest Passions?
I’m passionate about the arts. Music, dance, theatre, food. Food is an art, right?
A goal you have achieved that you are proud of?
I’m proud of myself for Frankenstein-ing
Healthy Holiday Swaps: Thanksgiving Day >
November 23, 2011
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Connection, Education, Events, Healthy Living, Leadership, Recipes, Service
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Connection, Education, Events, Healthy Living, Leadership, Recipes, Service
The typical holiday weekend goes something like this:
Stress out about family togetherness
Stress out about menu, meals, and prep
Watch a lot of TV
Shovel food sometime between 12 and 5
Fall in and out of sleep while watching more TV
Shovel more food at 9
Pass out
Repeat (or maybe add a little shopping in on Friday which is usually capped off with unhealthy food options and fattening holiday “coffee”)
With turkey day crashing down this week,
Wine Down before the Holidays! >
Wine down (or beer, or cider) before the holidays! Start your night right with Wednesday drink specials at Protein Bar River North.
Before heading out to celebrate “Black Wednesday” stop in for:
$5 Glasses of our Organic/Sustainable/Biodynamic wines
$3 Local and Craft beers
$5 Gluten-free/local cider
Pair any of these delicious beverages with a healthy Bar-rito, Bowl or Salad for that extra energy boost before you hit the town!
Happy sipping!
Introducing our NEW Roasted Veggie Lentil Soup >
In the spirit of the season we’re unveiling yet another amazingly healthy menu item. A few weeks ago Protein Bar Washington/Wells introduced Spiced Butternut Squash soup, which has quickly become one of our most popular lunch items! Today, it’s River North‘s turn to turn up the heat with a new, seasonal soup. Meet our Roasted Veggie Lentil soup, Chef Phil’s newest (and absolutely delicious) creation.
—5 Reasons we LOVE the Roasted Veggie
SWEAT Story: Quality vs. Quantity >
We all know an apple is better than a bag full of Oreos, but somehow those Oreos seem extra tasty when we crave them. A grilled chicken breast versus a bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg on top, I am not going to take too long in thinking you might be all over the latter. How do you look at quantity versus quality? What matters to you more?
Recently I was at a former client’s
BEHIND THE BAR: Joanne >
Where are you from? How did you end up here?
Wisconsin! I like to take the wonderful Hiawatha line from Milwaukee.
How long have you been with PB?
March 2011
If you had to describe yourself in one word what would it be?
Loud….my whole family is very loud.
Most embarrassing moment?
During passing time at University of Wisconsin-Madison, I was walking across one of the busiest streets on campus. I had my hands full of books so
World Diabetes Day: Diabetes and Food >
Years ago it wasn’t possible to live as a healthy diabetic and have a delicious relationship with food. Many of the typical treatments involved severely restricted diets—some that bordered on starvation. With medical advancements and much “healthier” view of nutrition—we can eat really well without all the restrictions and starvation. And if everyone ate the way a diabetic should should—our country would be enjoying a much higher level of community
Exciting News from PB West Loop! >
Protein Bar has some VERY exciting news on our West Loop @ FFC location! As of Monday, November 14th non-FFC members WILL be allowed to enter the gym to access Protein Bar.
—5 Things to know about Protein Bar West Loop—
1.) Come one, come all! Non-members will be allowed to visit Protein Bar between the hours of 11am-1pm each day.
2.) Get your healthy food fix 7 days a week! PB West Loop will now be
Introducing our NEW Spiced Butternut Squash Soup >
Starting today Protein Bar Washington/Wells will be serving up hearty (and super healthy) Spiced Butternut Squash Soup. This delicious staple of the fall-harvest is low in fat, intense in flavor and sure to warm you up on those brisk Chicago days. Look forward to more seasonal creations in coming months, courtesy of Chef Phil.
5 Reasons we LOVE our NEW Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
1.) Chef Phil blends roasted butternut squash with chick
