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                                                              • Three Surprising Factors Impacting Diabetes

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                                                                |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

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                                                                |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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                                                              • Valley Eats: Oopsie Pancakes

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                                                                |Date: October 14, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: Oopsie Pancakes

                                                                Valley Eats: Oopsie Pancakes

                                                                Ingredients: 6 egg whites 1/2 – 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup oatmeal 2 tablespoons psyllium husk (husk or p ...

                                                                Ingredients: 6 egg whites 1/2 – 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup oatmeal 2 tablespoons psyllium husk (husk or powder, a form of fiber often found in health food section) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sugar sub ...

                                                                October 14, 2016
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                                                              • Valley Eats: Green Smoothies

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                                                                |Date: October 07, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: Green Smoothies

                                                                Valley Eats: Green Smoothies

                                                                Step 1: Liquid 1 cup unsweetened soy/almond milk or coconut water Step 2: Greens 1 – 2 handfuls baby kale ...

                                                                Step 1: Liquid 1 cup unsweetened soy/almond milk or coconut water Step 2: Greens 1 – 2 handfuls baby kale, spinach, bok choy, Swiss chard Step 3: Frozen fruit 1/2 cup Step 4: Creamy fruit 1 banana or ...

                                                                October 07, 2016
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                                                              • Valley Eats: Cauliflower Faux “Fried Rice”

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                                                                |Date: September 23, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: Cauliflower Faux “Fried Rice”

                                                                Valley Eats: Cauliflower Faux “Fried Rice”

                                                                Ingredients: 1/2 head large cauliflower or 1 small head 1/2 cup edamame 1/2 cup chopped leeks 1/2 teaspoo ...

                                                                Ingredients: 1/2 head large cauliflower or 1 small head 1/2 cup edamame 1/2 cup chopped leeks 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon coconut oil or sesame oil 1 egg 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce ...

                                                                September 23, 2016
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                                                              • Valley Eats: Low Carb Protein Crepe

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: September 09, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: Low Carb Protein Crepe

                                                                Valley Eats: Low Carb Protein Crepe

                                                                Ingredients: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup egg whites Splash of milk or unsweetened almond milk ...

                                                                Ingredients: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup egg whites Splash of milk or unsweetened almond milk Sugar substitute to taste (Truvia, Splenda, Swerve, stevia, etc.) Instructions: 1. Spray pan wi ...

                                                                September 09, 2016
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                                                              • Valley Eats: Black Bean Burgers

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: September 02, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: Black Bean Burgers

                                                                Valley Eats: Black Bean Burgers

                                                                Ingredients 1/2 onion, chopped small 1 15.5 oz. can black beans, well drained' 2 slices bread, crumbled 1 ...

                                                                Ingredients 1/2 onion, chopped small 1 15.5 oz. can black beans, well drained' 2 slices bread, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 cup flour Extra ...

                                                                September 02, 2016
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                                                              • Valley Eats: Chocolate Pudding/Ice Cream

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: August 26, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: Chocolate Pudding/Ice Cream

                                                                Valley Eats: Chocolate Pudding/Ice Cream

                                                                Ingredients: 1 ripe, peeled banana 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Hal ...

                                                                Ingredients: 1 ripe, peeled banana 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Half a pinch salt Instructions: Mash banana with fork until big lumps are gone. Mix in unsweetened ...

                                                                August 26, 2016
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                                                              • Valley Eats: Rolled Chicken & Asparagus

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: August 19, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: Rolled Chicken & Asparagus

                                                                Valley Eats: Rolled Chicken & Asparagus

                                                                Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 24 to 30 asparagus spears, tough ends snapped off 2 ...

                                                                Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 24 to 30 asparagus spears, tough ends snapped off 2 tablespoons lemon juice 6 green onions, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Nonstick ...

                                                                August 19, 2016
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                                                              • Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: August 12, 2016
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                                                                Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

                                                                Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

                                                                Ingredients: 3 summer squash, a combination of zucchini and yellow squash 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teas ...

                                                                Ingredients: 3 summer squash, a combination of zucchini and yellow squash 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructio ...

                                                                August 12, 2016
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