Eat Well

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From 1951 until 2008, legendary Chicago newsman Paul Harvey hosted his “News and Comment” twice on weekdays and once on Saturday on the ABC Radio Network. However, it was his separate “Rest of the Story” — which ran six times per week from 1976 until his death in 2009 — that regularly caught my interest. … Read more

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Health coach Carol Slager offers tips to get kids to eat a breakfast that will keep them going to lunch. When I was growing up, breakfast often consisted of orange juice, cereal, toast or sometimes a toaster pastry. My favorite pastry flavors were unfrosted strawberry and chocolate with chocolate frosting. If I chose strawberry, I … Read more

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Have you ever looked in your pantry only to come across a can of unsweetened coconut milk (or pumpkin or beans) with a “best before” date of 2021?

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Bringing others food is the universal language of love, compassion and the quiet way people care for one another when life gets hard. In an ages-old tradition, people bring food when life gets difficult or busy: After a death in the family, after surgery or during an illness, with the arrival of a baby, when … Read more

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Creatine, a compound of three amino acids and generally stored in the muscles, has long been used by athletes for that added boost. But the supplement, considered safe if used as directed, is having a day in women’s health. Besides improving strength and function, it has been shown to maintain bone and muscle mass during … Read more

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Andrew Magurany. wellness instructor and personal trainer, demonstrates exercises to help seniors improve balance. For most people, fitness goals and regimens tend to evolve. For example, aggressive muscle-building and mile-stacking as a youngster may shift toward maintenance and management as the years pile up. And for older adults, that shift should also include a new … Read more

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Get Healthy: Carol Slager: Proper pairings when storing fruits and veggies can keep them fresher and tastier longer By Carol Slager, Times correspondent April 27, 2026 Understanding which fruits and vegetables store well together and which ones do not can help cut down on waste. It’s easy for me to spend a good amount of … Read more

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Get Healthy: Latest federal nutritional guidelines turn old recommendations upside down with pros and cons By Christine Bryant, Times correspondent April 15, 2026 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the most recent version featuring the traditional food pyramid turned upside down, can help shape public health messaging and nutrition education. Sarah Kolb is a registered dietitian … Read more

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Patients don’t often walk into appointments asking about the federal dietary guidelines or visual tools including the food pyramid, UChicago Medicine registered dietitian Sarah Kolb said. Instead, many arrive with general nutrition messages they’ve picked up from friends, social media or the latest diet trends. Yet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the most recent version … Read more

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Get Healthy: Carol Slager: Orange cauliflower, broccolini and more make the veggie portion of your plate sing By Carol Slager, Times correspondent Mar 16, 2026 Orange, purple and green cauliflower and broccolini pack all the benefits of their traditional cousins while adding flare and flavor. Carol Slager suggests brightening your veggie choices with colored versions … Read more