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                                    • Ditch the Diet – Just Eat Smart!

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                                      |Date: January 09, 2025
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                                      Ditch the Diet – Just Eat Smart!

                                      Ditch the Diet – Just Eat Smart!

                                      Reset your relationship with food, focusing on nutrition and well-being, in our new 3-session workshop le ...

                                      Reset your relationship with food, focusing on nutrition and well-being, in our new 3-session workshop led by a Registered Dietitian Healthy eating can feel overwhelming and confusing. Our new Eat Sma ...

                                      January 09, 2025
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                                    • Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season: Tips from Registered Dietitians at Valley

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                                      |Date: November 14, 2024
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                                      Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season: Tips from Registered Dietitians at Valley

                                      Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season: Tips from Registered Dietitians at Valley

                                      It's the holiday season! With family gatherings, office parties, open houses, and more, the opportunities ...

                                      It's the holiday season! With family gatherings, office parties, open houses, and more, the opportunities to eat and drink are plentiful. We asked registered dietitians who work in Valley's Diabetes E ...

                                      November 14, 2024
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                                    • Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

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                                      |Date: October 17, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

                                      Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

                                      As the temperature drops and the daylight hours get shorter, a warm and cozy meal is a nice way to end th ...

                                      As the temperature drops and the daylight hours get shorter, a warm and cozy meal is a nice way to end the day. Dishes containing a variety of vegetables, along with proteins like beans or chickpeas, ...

                                      October 17, 2024
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                                    • Valley Eats – Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers

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                                      |Date: September 10, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers

                                      Valley Eats – Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers

                                      What's for dinner? These bell peppers are quick to assemble and are stuffed with flavor! INGREDIENTS 4 be ...

                                      What's for dinner? These bell peppers are quick to assemble and are stuffed with flavor! INGREDIENTS 4 bell peppers, cleaned with seeds and tops removed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup oni ...

                                      September 10, 2024
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                                    • Valley Eats – Mediterranean Diced Salad

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                                      |Date: July 18, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – Mediterranean Diced Salad

                                      Valley Eats – Mediterranean Diced Salad

                                      Keep your kitchen cool by making low-heat meals like this delicious gluten-free summer salad! Ingredients ...

                                      Keep your kitchen cool by making low-heat meals like this delicious gluten-free summer salad! Ingredients 1 19-ounce can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) 1 red pepper 1 cucumber 2 stalks celery ...

                                      July 18, 2024
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                                    • 5 Ways to Promote Your Overall Well-Being

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                                      |Date: May 15, 2024
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                                      5 Ways to Promote Your Overall Well-Being

                                      5 Ways to Promote Your Overall Well-Being

                                      Mindfulness in the morningBefore the start of your day, take 10-15 minutes to engage in a mindfulness act ...

                                      Mindfulness in the morningBefore the start of your day, take 10-15 minutes to engage in a mindfulness activity to promote stress reduction, which can reduce your overall stress levels throughout the r ...

                                      May 15, 2024
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                                    • Diet Dilemma? Valley’s Dietitian Team Offers Personalized Nutrition Guidance

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                                      |Date: March 13, 2024
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                                      Diet Dilemma? Valley’s Dietitian Team Offers Personalized Nutrition Guidance

                                      Diet Dilemma? Valley’s Dietitian Team Offers Personalized Nutrition Guidance

                                      If you're looking to make changes to your eating habits and can use a helping hand, Valley's team of regi ...

                                      If you're looking to make changes to your eating habits and can use a helping hand, Valley's team of registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators are here to help! In recognition of National ...

                                      March 13, 2024
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                                    • Valley Eats – Green Smoothies

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                                      |Date: March 13, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – Green Smoothies

                                      Valley Eats – Green Smoothies

                                      This cool and refreshing smoothie is a great treat on a sunny spring day! Step 1: Liquid1 cup unsweetened ...

                                      This cool and refreshing smoothie is a great treat on a sunny spring day! Step 1: Liquid1 cup unsweetened soy/almond milk or coconut water Step 2: Greens1 – 2 handfuls baby kale, spinach, bo ...

                                      March 13, 2024
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                                    • Eat Smart for Your Heart: Four Tips for Heart Healthy Eating

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                                      |Date: February 14, 2024
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                                      Eat Smart for Your Heart: Four Tips for Heart Healthy Eating

                                      Eat Smart for Your Heart: Four Tips for Heart Healthy Eating

                                      In recognition of American Heart Month, our Lifestyle Medicine Diabetes Education & Nutrition team of ...

                                      In recognition of American Heart Month, our Lifestyle Medicine Diabetes Education & Nutrition team offers four tips for heart healthy eating: Find the fiber! Found in fruit, vegetables, whole grai ...

                                      February 14, 2024
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                                    • Valley Eats – 10 Simple Smart Snacks

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                                      |Date: January 17, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – 10 Simple Smart Snacks

                                      Valley Eats – 10 Simple Smart Snacks

                                      Time for a snack break? Check out this list from our "Eating Delicious, Eating Healthy" cookbook. Raw veg ...

                                      Time for a snack break? Check out this list from our "Eating Delicious, Eating Healthy" cookbook. Raw veggies2 tablespoons hummus Light, non-fat or plain yogurt (sweetened with fruit of choice)1 table ...

                                      January 17, 2024
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