Protein Bar believes that healthy habits CAN and should start at a young age. Understanding that food should be used to fuel active lifestyles is a concept we need to pass onto younger generations—that’s why we’ve chosen to participate in this year’s Food Revolution Day. This event, held at The Centered Chef, is an extension of celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver’s mission to change the way we eat.
This year we’ve teamed up with a
Ever have one of those days? You know…the kind in which everything you do has turned in to a big pile of muck? Perhaps you got yelled at work. Your significant other broke up with you. You just woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
I’ve had several conversations today, if not this week about feeling bad and how we cope with it. In the end, I’ve come to
You’ve never seen quinoa like this before! In honor of Celiac Awareness Month Chef Phil has compiled some of his FAVORITE quinoa recipes. These simple recipes are perfect for on-the-go individuals who want that extra boost of PROTEIN!
Quinoa Berry Smoothie
Yes, you read that correctly—a quinoa SMOOTHIE! It’s the fastest (sneakiest) way to get your quinoa on!
1/2 Cup Cold Cooked Quinoa
1 Tbsp Sunflower or Almond Butter
3 Frozen Strawberries
1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries
1/2 Cup
Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I am from Iola, Wisconsin. I came here to work with a church summer camp for kids, and after that, I decided to move here permanently.
How long have you been with Protein Bar?
1 year
Biggest Passions?
First and foremost, my baby girl… She is only 5 months, but I can not imagine what life was before her. I am truly blessed to
I Got My Butt Kicked by Cathe – and You Should Too!
Cathe Friedrich has been kicking my butt for years – in the privacy of my living room – when she announces her first Chicago-area Road Trip on Facebook. Two years in the making, Cathe’s beloved weekend of fitness, friendship and fun is finally coming to the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I’ve waited a long time for
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PROTEIN BAR is thrilled to announce our expansion to Washington, DC! This summer we’ll show our dedication to life, liberty, and the pursuit of healthiness with 2 NEW Protein Bar locations. Our first location will open at 7th and D in DC’s Penn Quarter neighborhood, with a second later in the summer in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
Born & raised in Chicago
How long have you been with Protein Bar?
I’m still the newest kid on the block, or bar. About 2 months. Which seems like forever!
Biggest Passions?
Music, reading, poetry and cooking. I’m all about expression and I use each one of these to express myself. You will always catch me singing a tune, regardless where I am. Love
I’m sitting here enjoying my Americano and thinking that I may need to share how you can EAT coffee, not just drink the stuff. It’s really easy and super versatile. You can use it in both savory and sweet things, giving it a special depth of flavor that some may be able to pick up on but some may just love it and not know why. It’s also really great
Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I’m originally from Waterloo, Iowa. I went to college at University of Nebraska-Lincoln where I majored in theatre. I moved to Chicago in September of 2010 to intern with Still Point Theatre collective a theatre company that focuses on theatre and community outreach work. I still work with them as a facilitator and actor.
How long have you been with Protein
Let’s face it, there’s a lot of information out there about eating before your workout and after your workout and what’s best. My answer…both. You need energy and FUEL to help get the most out of your workouts. You want to make sure that your body gets used to using food as FUEL and the best way to help teach your body is to get something in your system around
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