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New Year’s Eve can be a night of overindulgence and extremities—we’ve come up with a few tips on keeping it healthy (without sacrificing the food, fun, or cocktails!) Happy 2012 everyone!

Drink up—Drink tons of water to keep you feeling fuller (and combat overeating) AND keep you hydrated while indulging in a cocktail or 2.
Plan ahead—If going to a party where you know there will be lots of tempting finger-foods, try

So for the last four weeks I have shared my favorite cookbooks of all time and from 2011. In this final push for the holiday season, I wanted to share a few books that are *still* on my wish list. These are the books I have been thinking about all season long and hope I get to unwrap this weekend.

Modernist Cuisine—This is a crazy cookbook collection and should definitely be on every

As the holidays start to peak, the weekends are filled with holiday cheer, cookies, dips and drinks. Merriment, hugs and perhaps some mistletoe have been your accoutrements for this festive time of the year. Way back in your mind though, you can hear it. You can literally feel that voice, that feeling calling at you.

“I am the ghost of New Year’s resolutions past… don’t make the same mistakes as years

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I was born in Chicago and raised in Lake Zurich, IL. I just recently moved back into the city and I love every minute of it.

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
I have been with Protein Bar for about six months now.

Biggest Passions?
My two biggest passions are easily music and fitness.  I grew up playing instruments, oboe, saxophone, and

Only 9 more days till Christmas—and plenty of time to finish up the shopping for the cookbook lover on your list. Clearly, I love a cookbook. My collection includes over 500 noshworthy cookbooks filling my library, living room, kitchen, and office. This week I wanted to share some of my favorite cookbooks from 2011 that have come from celebrities, celebrity chefs, or just celebrated food-people. This list has books from

At Protein Bar we believe everyone deserves to have a delicious holiday feast, regardless of dietary restrictions or alternative diets. When we wanted tips on hosting a Very Merry Vegan Holiday we went to PB Trainer (and vegan extraordinaire) Annie—who has conjured up a few bright ideas for the season. Enjoy and have a happy (and healthy) holidays!

5 Tips for a Very Vegan Holiday

1. Get cozy with vegan dairy substitutes—As a vegan,

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
Originally I am from Germany. My father was in the Air Force and we moved around the US until we settled in Florida. There, I finished middle school and graduated high school in 2010. Shortly after that I moved to Chicago to pursue my own dreams and goals.

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
Since May 2011

Biggest Passions?
I am very

We are continuing on our Cookbook Countdown. Last week we brought you my favorite all-time cookbooks—which would make really great gifts for the food loving folk on your list. This week we are bringing the best in the “Healthy/Vegetarian/Vegan” category form 2011. All of this awesome books came out this year and have helped me add some new flavors to my diet while staying focused on fresh, healthy, and—sometimes—meat-free options.

It is in the air, can you smell it?

You can hear it everywhere you go, blaring in your ears it is pretty hard to ignore it. The colors! The lights! The feeling is here and you know it.

Hi holidays. How you doin’?

Typically one of the most chaotic times for most of us, between all the parties, gatherings, family functions, dinners and social outings life starts to get more complex. The

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
Chicago—born and raised.

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
April 2011

Biggest Passions?
Art—I love it, I breathe it, I sleep it. Mostly painting and sculpting, though I also draw. 

If you had to describe yourself in one word what would it be?
Awesome 

A goal you have achieved that you are proud of?
Made it through pharmacy school.

What’s your personal motto?
The best revenge is