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Chicago Tribune (MCT) - LUNCH A GO-GO

Fit & Fresh's Smart Portion Chill Containers will fit into small lunch bags or purses, and the measures are easy to read. Best of all are the super-thin ice packs that snap into the lid. A set contains four 2-cup containers with multi-colored lids and 2 ice packs, and costs $9-$10 at Target and by mail (fit-fresh.com or 800-421-1223).

FROZEN FINESSE

Jeni's sweet corn with blackberry ice cream is as odd sounding as it is fabulous, and just one of the flavors in Ohio pastry chef Jeni Britton's arsenal of ice creams and sorbets. The ultra-premium treats _ many using seasonal ingredients _ also include salty caramel, black walnut and riesling-pear sorbet. Six pints cost $70; but two-day shipping is just $10. Mail-order only: jenisicecreams.com.

CHEW ON THIS

Chewy Granola Bars with Protein from Quaker can satisfy a craving without tanking a diet. Each bar (nutty peanut butter or peanut butter and chocolate) contains 5 grams of protein but just 110 calories. A box of 8 bars costs $2.70-$3.50 at Jewel, Valli Produce, Dominick's and Sunset Foods.

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