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                                    • Cheers to a Refreshing Summer Beverage—Fresh Fruit Smoothies!

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                                      |Date: June 07, 2023
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                                      Cheers to a Refreshing Summer Beverage—Fresh Fruit Smoothies!

                                      Cheers to a Refreshing Summer Beverage—Fresh Fruit Smoothies!

                                      As the weather gets warmer, a smoothie is a cool and delicious treat. For an additional chilly burst, enj ...

                                      As the weather gets warmer, a smoothie is a cool and delicious treat. For an additional chilly burst, enjoy your smoothie from a frosted glass! Summer Breeze Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup plain, nonfat y ...

                                      June 07, 2023
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                                    • Build a Better Charcuterie Board

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                                      |Date: December 01, 2022
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                                      Build a Better Charcuterie Board

                                      Build a Better Charcuterie Board

                                      Charcuterie boards are definitely trending—and for good reason. These fun and easy platters offer infinit ...

                                      Charcuterie boards are definitely trending—and for good reason. These fun and easy platters offer infinite opportunities for flavor, texture and visual appeal. Just select your plate, board, or platte ...

                                      December 01, 2022
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                                    • Get a Fresh Take on Your Food at Local Farmers Markets

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                                      |Date: July 05, 2017
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                                      Get a Fresh Take on Your Food at Local Farmers Markets

                                      Get a Fresh Take on Your Food at Local Farmers Markets

                                      It’s that time again! Summer is here and the local farmers markets are open with farm-fresh, fragrant and ...

                                      It’s that time again! Summer is here and the local farmers markets are open with farm-fresh, fragrant and plentiful local produce. The Renton Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, 3 – 7 PM, now throug ...

                                      July 05, 2017
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                                    • 6 Steps to a Healthier Heart

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                                      |Date: June 12, 2017
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                                      6 Steps to a Healthier Heart

                                      6 Steps to a Healthier Heart

                                      Your Prescription for Lowering Your Risk for Heart Disease, Heart Attack and Stroke Heart disease and str ...

                                      Your Prescription for Lowering Your Risk for Heart Disease, Heart Attack and Stroke Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the United States. Many of the people at high risk for heart attack or s ...

                                      June 12, 2017
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                                    • 6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

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                                      |Date: April 25, 2017
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                                      6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

                                      6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

                                      Most people don't worry about high cholesterol until they become adults, but the truth is that cholestero ...

                                      Most people don't worry about high cholesterol until they become adults, but the truth is that cholesterol can be a problem in childhood. Encourage your child to eat at least five (or more!) daily ser ...

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

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                                      |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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                                    • 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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                                    • Celebrate Food Day on Oct. 24

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                      Celebrate Food Day on Oct. 24

                                      Celebrate Food Day on Oct. 24

                                      At Valley Medical Center’s Food Management Nutrition Services (FMNS), we strive to exceed your expectatio ...

                                      At Valley Medical Center’s Food Management Nutrition Services (FMNS), we strive to exceed your expectations. One way we do this is by making an effort to serve as much sustainable food as we can. Did ...

                                      October 18, 2016
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                                    • 12 Simple Ideas to Help You Make Healthier Food Choices

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: June 17, 2016
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                                      12 Simple Ideas to Help You Make Healthier Food Choices

                                      12 Simple Ideas to Help You Make Healthier Food Choices

                                      IN YOUR HOME Remember the old adage “out of sight, out of mind.” It may well work for food. You may be le ...

                                      IN YOUR HOME Remember the old adage “out of sight, out of mind.” It may well work for food. You may be less likely to eat something if you don’t see it. And vice versa. So make healthy foods convenien ...

                                      June 17, 2016
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