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Down and Out in Chicago

girl looking out window grey winter day seasonal affective disorder

Is it winter blues or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? The days are short, the nights are long, and the cloudy skies seem like they will never go away. Yes, Chicago’s gray winter can actually make you feel blue. Sunlight regulates our appetite, mood, and sleep. During the long winter months, the absence of sunlight can […]

Health Benefits of Nutritional Yeast — and How to Use It

Nutritional Yeast, Chicago Health Magazine Online

Nutritional yeast could be one of the tastiest and healthiest ingredients missing from your pantry. Though it is a great food for vegans and vegetarians, all people can gain health benefits from adding it to their diet. Read on for the what, why, and how on nutritional yeast. What is nutritional yeast? This cheesy-tasting powder […]