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A Delicious Veggie Recipe and 10 Tips for Fitting More Vegetables in Your Diet

A Delicious Veggie Recipe + 10 Easy Ways to Increase Your Vegetable Intake

Vegetables have SO many amazing benefits. They can help boost our moods, help us fight off illness, and of course, feel better and deliver all the necessary nutrients our bodies need to function. Check out these 10 easy ways to increase your…
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How to overcome fear and accomplish the things

How to Overcome Fear and Accomplish The Things It Might Be Keeping You From

“I can’t run. I don’t do group fitness classes. I won’t lift weights.” Are these statements true for you? But why? Many times, the answer involves fear. Fear can take the form of many lines – such as “I’m afraid of my knees hurting.”…
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Why matcha is having a moment: how to prepare matcha, recipes, benefits and more.

Why Matcha is Having Its Moment: How to Prepare Matcha, Recipes, Benefits and More

Nowadays, just about every coffee shop, smoothie bar and bakery features their own creative offerings using the trending superfood matcha. This green tea powder is not new to the scene, however. In fact, its use in Japanese tea ceremonies dates…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder treatment through massage therapy

Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment Through Massage Therapy

Whether you believe winter starts the second water freezes or more officially on December 21, we can all agree the changing of the seasons can create moodiness. Believed to be related to the decrease in sunlight and amount of chemicals our brains…
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Swedish massage - why you need one plus types of massage and their benefits

The Benefits of Swedish Massage: Why You Need One, Plus Other Types of Massage and Their Benefits

FFC Union Station massage therapist Aaron Gunn shares the benefits of Swedish Massage, plus other types of massage and all of their benefits. Today is the day. You’ve made the decision to take that next step. You’re going to book a massage!…
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Healthy Snacks that Taste Good Too: Peanut Butter Cookies with Quinoa Flakes

Healthy Snacks That Taste Good Too: Peanut Butter Cookies with Quinoa

We’ve often heard that snacking between meals can wreck a weight loss plan. However, FFC registered dietitian Alicia Huggler has helped guide members to re-think snacking. If you’re on an exercise program, it’s important to stay fueled.…
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Registered dietitian vs nutritionist - what's the difference and what a registered dietitian can do for you

Registered Dietitian vs Nutritionist: The Difference and What a Registered Dietitian Can Do For You

Feel pain in a tooth? Your first thought might be, “I need to go to the dentist”. Need help with your taxes or finances? You’d probably go see an accountant or financial planner. Car need a tune-up? Take it to the mechanic! All of these…
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National Oatmeal Muffin Day - Blueberry Muffin Recipe - Nutrition Tips

Celebrate National Oatmeal Muffin Day With Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Oatmeal muffins were first introduced in American cookbooks in the mid-1800s. They are similar in size and shape to a cupcake, but can be healthier for you if you include the right ingredients! Check out a list of the different types of oats,…
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Work life balance importance plus plans to help you find balance between responsibilities and your passions!

Work Life Balance Importance: A Guide to Finding Balance & Pursuing Your Passions, Plus a Sample Plan

As the year comes to an end, we begin to think about the last 12 months. We ask ourselves, 'Did I accomplish the things I said I would in January? Am I happier? Am I stronger? Have I grown as an individual?' Everyone wants to be better. We always…
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Food safety temperatures and other basics for preparation to stay healthy!

Food Safety Temperatures & Other Basic Tips For Preparation

According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), "Each year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from eating contaminated food." It’s important to know that foodborne illness is the most common during the months of November and December. Many of these…
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Thanksgiving workout: try one of these two themed sweat sets on Turkey Day

Thanksgiving Workout: Try One of These Two Themed Sweat Sets on Turkey Day!

We all know that the Thanksgiving meal is the main event on Turkey Day, but there is no better way to prepare for the feast than with a fat-burning workout. As many pilgrims say, "thou shall work hard, if thou desires to play hard". You're allowed…
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Indoor rock climbing in Chicago benefits for fitness

Indoor Rock Climbing in Chicago: A Great Workout for Your Mind, Body and MEPs!

Sure, running on the treadmill, busting your tail on the elliptical or kettlebell swings during a PTC class will help you rack up those Myzone Effort Points (MEPs), but that’s not the only way to score them! The cool thing about the Myzone…
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