Discovering health, wellness and the little things in Chicago.
Last week the weather was all things fall and I was drinking hot lattes every day at work. This week not so much. Iced coffee was more my scene as every day felt like it was close to 90º and any minute I could melt into the atmosphere. Thankfully this week it's supposed to get back into that sweater weather. But aside from the heat, the week flew by yet again and surprisingly I survived. Since ...
It's already June 1st! It's almost Friday even! Where has the time gone? All I know is I feel that I have not done much this week but at the same time I've done way too much. As I took a break from going into my internship office this week, I was fortunate enough to work a bit from home a.k.a go to coffee shops. I was scheduled fewer hours at my downtown job as well which meant more time for yoga, ...
When looking for fast food, proximity is often important, leading students to venture into Chipotle or Five Guys. Another important aspect is price. Healthier food usually comes at a greater cost than a $1 burger from McDonalds. Luckily, LYFE Kitchen (1603 Orrington Ave.) offers food with no artificial ingredients, has quick service and unique flavors, all without the large price tag. After ...
Since I write for my school's newspaper, The Phoenix, I will now put my Chicago restaurant reviews under the category "Loyola Phoenix". Taken straight from what I put into the paper, I will include the articles I write bi-weekly. Enjoy! College students are always on the hunt for the cheapest eats without traveling far distances. Most of us will spend our nights too busy to go to the dining ...
One of my amazing and wicked awesome breakfasts I made a few days ago was a combo of my Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Oatmeal , ground chia seeds, cocoa powder and almond milk. Soaked overnight. I can't even explain how cold, chunky yet super delicious it was. As my first time trying the oatmeal, I decided to soak it overnight because we all know how delicious overnight oats are. And if you ...
On Saturday morning I made the trek to Chicago at around 8am and through a rain storm and heavy traffic, I finally made it into my dorm during the late afternoon. I always try to pack healthy snacks/breakfasts/lunches when I'm going on a road trip or long car ride just so I don't starve during the trip and end up with nasty options on the side of the road. I started my morning off with ...
