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                                    • The Holidays are Upon Us! Check Out These Tips from Valley’s Nutrition Team for a Delicious and Joyful Season

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                                      |Date: November 22, 2019
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                                      The Holidays are Upon Us! Check Out These Tips from Valley’s Nutrition Team for a Delicious and Joyful Season

                                      The Holidays are Upon Us! Check Out These Tips from Valley’s Nutrition Team for a Delicious and Joyful Season

                                      The holiday season is upon us!  For many people, this season can offer some challenges to your healthy li ...

                                      The holiday season is upon us!  For many people, this season can offer some challenges to your healthy lifestyle. Schedules often become crowded and we are bombarded by holiday-themed foods nearly eve ...

                                      November 22, 2019
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                                    • #ValleyEats – Banana Pancakes

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                                      |Date: November 01, 2019
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                                      #ValleyEats – Banana Pancakes

                                      #ValleyEats – Banana Pancakes

                                      INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup oat flour or ground oats 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder 1/4 cup ...

                                      INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup oat flour or ground oats 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder 1/4 cup milk (skim, almond, etc.) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 banana, mashed 1 egg white 1 teaspoon v ...

                                      November 01, 2019
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                                    • #ValleyEats – Getting Zesty with Citrus Fruits

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                                      |Date: June 06, 2019
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                                      #ValleyEats – Getting Zesty with Citrus Fruits

                                      #ValleyEats – Getting Zesty with Citrus Fruits

                                      Want to be part of the movement to limit food waste of all kinds? Get the most from your citrus by using ...

                                      Want to be part of the movement to limit food waste of all kinds? Get the most from your citrus by using the zest too, the brightly colored top layer of peel. Tangy citrus zest is a natural antioxidan ...

                                      June 06, 2019
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                                    • Five Ideas for Assembling a Quick, Healthy Lunch

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                                      |Date: February 28, 2019
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                                      Five Ideas for Assembling a Quick, Healthy Lunch

                                      Five Ideas for Assembling a Quick, Healthy Lunch

                                      Building a lunch around lots of colorful vegetables and some protein is easy with a little planning while ...

                                      Building a lunch around lots of colorful vegetables and some protein is easy with a little planning while grocery shopping. Once you’ve got the basics in your fridge, assembling a delicious lunch is l ...

                                      February 28, 2019
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                                    • #ValleyEats – Mini Tasty Pumpkin Pies

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                                      |Date: November 02, 2018
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                                      #ValleyEats – Mini Tasty Pumpkin Pies

                                      #ValleyEats – Mini Tasty Pumpkin Pies

                                      Starting to plan your Thanksgiving menu? These mini pumpkin pies are a great treat to end your meal! (Ada ...

                                      Starting to plan your Thanksgiving menu? These mini pumpkin pies are a great treat to end your meal! (Adapted from Staywell Solutions Tasty Pumpkin Pie recipe) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-25 m ...

                                      November 02, 2018
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                                    • Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

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                                      |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                      Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

                                      Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

                                      September and October are prime road trip months with cooler temperatures and fewer people vacationing. I ...

                                      September and October are prime road trip months with cooler temperatures and fewer people vacationing. If you have diabetes and are ready to hit the road, here are few tips keeping yourself safe and ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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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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                                    • Valley Eats – Vegetable Frittata

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                                      |Date: December 27, 2017
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                                      Valley Eats – Vegetable Frittata

                                      Valley Eats – Vegetable Frittata

                                      INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped broccoli florets 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushroom ...

                                      INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped broccoli florets 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/4 cup chopped onion 6 egg whites 3 whole eggs 2 tablespoons fresh ba ...

                                      December 27, 2017
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                                    • 3 Ways to Better Manage Your Diabetes

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                                      |Date: August 18, 2017
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                                      3 Ways to Better Manage Your Diabetes

                                      3 Ways to Better Manage Your Diabetes

                                      Living with diabetes can be a challenge. Researchers are always looking for new ways to help people with ...

                                      Living with diabetes can be a challenge. Researchers are always looking for new ways to help people with the disease. Some strategies focus on new medicines or forms of insulin. Others give those with ...

                                      August 18, 2017
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