Author Archives: Lara Field

Hot Stuff with Chicago Health

Hot peppers bring more to the plate than popping colors and heat that makes your eyes water. Have you ever heard of capsaicin? It’s a plant compound that’s responsible for hot pepper heat, AND for the associated health benefits. Capsaicin is present in all peppers. The spicier the pepper, the more capsaicin it contains. If […]

Keeping it real with FEED Founder Lara Field

FEED Founder, Lara Field joins Donna Rudolph, founder of Teeny Tiny Treatments for an engaging, thought-provoking talk about work-life balance, the status of children’s health, and how to manage healthy eating with a family.  The conversation addresses the pandemic and how it has affected our nutrition and eating habits. Lara also discusses her life at home, […]

Summertime Salad Swaps

Summer is right around the corner, and what better way to embrace the warm weather than with some refreshing and nutrient-packed salad recipes? Warmer temps call for cooler lunchtime options including chicken, egg or tuna salad. However, these tempting salads are typically made with mayonnaise and loaded with excess calories and fat. Lighten up your […]

Super Bowl Spread Swaps

The big game is approaching. For many, this day brings together family and friends to watch one of the greatest sports events of the year, but sitting around the living room with an abundance of food also brings us one of the largest calorie-consuming feasts of the year. Research by the Calorie Control Council (CCC) […]

How to be successful in work (and manage your waistline!) while working from home

Pandemic life sure has changed many of our daily habits. Some for the better, others not so much! While it might feel difficult, you can reshape some of those new habits to be successful both in work, and manage your waistline, while working from home! FEED Founder and Registered Dietitian, Lara Field, joined Oasis North […]