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                                    • Renton Take Heart

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                                      |Date: March 28, 2017
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                                      Renton Take Heart

                                      Renton Take Heart

                                      According to a Washington State Department of Health report, Renton residents have a nearly 10-year short ...

                                      According to a Washington State Department of Health report, Renton residents have a nearly 10-year shorter life expectancy compared to other communities in King County. Motivated by this statistic an ...

                                      March 28, 2017
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                                    • #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, and Fries

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                                      |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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                                    • #ValleyEats – Chickpea Curry with Tomatoes & Spinach

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                                      |Date: January 20, 2017
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                                      #ValleyEats – Chickpea Curry with Tomatoes & Spinach

                                      #ValleyEats – Chickpea Curry with Tomatoes & Spinach

                                      INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 finger length pie ...

                                      INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 finger length piece fresh ginger root, shredded or jarred 2 mild red chilies, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon turmeri ...

                                      January 20, 2017
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                                    • Diabetes and Exercise

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                                      |Date: December 28, 2016
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                                      Diabetes and Exercise

                                      Diabetes and Exercise

                                      Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way the body processes blood glucose, or the sugar in the ...

                                      Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way the body processes blood glucose, or the sugar in the blood. Glucose is the sugar that is absorbed into the blood stream following  digestion and is ...

                                      December 28, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

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                                      |Date: December 09, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

                                      Valley Eats: Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

                                      INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend 4 tablespoons macadamia nu ...

                                      INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend 4 tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped (or nut of your choice) 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2-1/2 tablespoons butter 5 cup ...

                                      December 09, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

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                                      |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: Nonfat Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes”

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                                      |Date: November 18, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Nonfat Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes”

                                      Valley Eats: Nonfat Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes”

                                      Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons light coconut milk 1 table ...

                                      Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons light coconut milk 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon chopped chives Salt and ...

                                      November 18, 2016
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                                    • Introducing MyHealthMap.org – Map your way to a healthier YOU!

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                                      |Date: November 15, 2016
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                                      Introducing MyHealthMap.org – Map your way to a healthier YOU!

                                      Introducing MyHealthMap.org – Map your way to a healthier YOU!

                                      MyHealthMap is a South King County collaborative aimed at reducing the prevalence of obesity by helping o ...

                                      MyHealthMap is a South King County collaborative aimed at reducing the prevalence of obesity by helping our community find free and low cost options for healthy activities and nutrition close to where ...

                                      November 15, 2016
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                                    • Three Surprising Factors Impacting Diabetes

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: November 03, 2016
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                                      Three Surprising Factors Impacting Diabetes

                                      Three Surprising Factors Impacting Diabetes

                                      When it comes to managing diabetes, what advice comes to mind? Most have heard the advice to eat right, e ...

                                      When it comes to managing diabetes, what advice comes to mind? Most have heard the advice to eat right, exercise more, and lose weight, but what other factors may be impacting blood sugar? Sleep Could ...

                                      November 03, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Black Bean Soup

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: October 28, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Black Bean Soup

                                      Valley Eats: Black Bean Soup

                                      Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cu ...

                                      Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 15.5 oz. cans black beans, rinsed 3 cups water 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1/4 teaspoon s ...

                                      October 28, 2016
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