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                                                              • Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

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                                                                |Date: August 06, 2019
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                                                                Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

                                                                Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

                                                                Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with ...

                                                                Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with only 40 calories each. But you can also use them as the foundation of dishes perfect for summe ...

                                                                August 06, 2019
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                                                              • Smart Snacks – Vol. 2

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                                                                |Date: May 11, 2018
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                                                                Smart Snacks – Vol. 2

                                                                Smart Snacks – Vol. 2

                                                                5 more easy snacks for on the go! 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese and veggies - 1 whole wheat low carb tor ...

                                                                5 more easy snacks for on the go! 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese and veggies - 1 whole wheat low carb tortilla Hummus and avocado, add vegetables - Plum, peach, pear, or 1/2 grapefruit - 1 cup bean so ...

                                                                May 11, 2018
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                                                              • Smart Snacks

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                                                                |Date: May 07, 2018
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                                                                Smart Snacks

                                                                Smart Snacks

                                                                5 quick and easy snacks for on the go! Salad greens, any kind Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers 1 small apple - ...

                                                                5 quick and easy snacks for on the go! Salad greens, any kind Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers 1 small apple - 1/2 can tuna with lemon juice and black pepper Red onion and peppers 6 whole wheat crackers - ...

                                                                May 07, 2018
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                                                              • Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

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                                                                |Date: July 11, 2017
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                                                                Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

                                                                Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

                                                                Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), and Dr. Kristin Par ...

                                                                Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), and Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic) as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes. Episode ...

                                                                July 11, 2017
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                                                              • Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

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                                                                |Date: June 14, 2017
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                                                                Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

                                                                Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

                                                                Join Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), and Dr. Long Ngu ...

                                                                Join Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), and Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes. Episode ...

                                                                June 14, 2017
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                                                              • Dining with the Docs | Episode 1 – Egg Muffins

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                                                                |Date: May 25, 2017
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                                                                Dining with the Docs | Episode 1 – Egg Muffins

                                                                Dining with the Docs | Episode 1 – Egg Muffins

                                                                Join Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Cody, and Dr. Hsiang-Hwa "Sha ...

                                                                Join Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Cody, and Dr. Hsiang-Hwa "Shawn" Chen(Fairwood Clinic) as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes in V ...

                                                                May 25, 2017
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                                                              • Four Tips for Extra Flavor in Fruits and Veggies

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: April 25, 2017
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                                                                Four Tips for Extra Flavor in Fruits and Veggies

                                                                Four Tips for Extra Flavor in Fruits and Veggies

                                                                You know it's important to eat lots of fruit and vegetables, but how can you jazz them up to make them mo ...

                                                                You know it's important to eat lots of fruit and vegetables, but how can you jazz them up to make them more delicious? It's all in how you cook them. Roast vegetables at a high temperature to carameli ...

                                                                April 25, 2017
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                                                              • #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, and Fries

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: January 27, 2017
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                                                                #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, and Fries

                                                                #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, and Fries

                                                                INSTRUCTIONS Cut zucchini into desired shape. Spray with olive oil spray. Toss with your choice of: Dried ...

                                                                INSTRUCTIONS Cut zucchini into desired shape. Spray with olive oil spray. Toss with your choice of: Dried rosemary & thyme Dried basil and parsley Ground cumin and smoked paprika For chips and fri ...

                                                                January 27, 2017
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                                                              • Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: December 02, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

                                                                Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

                                                                INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 lb. ground turkey breast 1/3 cup finely minced mushrooms 1 medium sized zucchini, shred ...

                                                                INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 lb. ground turkey breast 1/3 cup finely minced mushrooms 1 medium sized zucchini, shredded 1/3 cup diced onion 1/3 cup diced bell pepper (green, orange, red or yellow) 1 tablespoon m ...

                                                                December 02, 2016
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                                                              • Valley Eats: New World Salmon Florentine for Two

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: October 21, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: New World Salmon Florentine for Two

                                                                Valley Eats: New World Salmon Florentine for Two

                                                                Leftover piece of cooked salmon? Try this casserole for a dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and a small ...

                                                                Leftover piece of cooked salmon? Try this casserole for a dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and a small amount of Gruyere cheese for big flavor. Don't use low-fat Swiss--it won't melt properly. ...

                                                                October 21, 2016
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