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                                                              • Take Charge to Prevent Diabetes, Family Style

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                                                                |Date: February 13, 2023
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                                                                Take Charge to Prevent Diabetes, Family Style

                                                                Take Charge to Prevent Diabetes, Family Style

                                                                Until recently, young children and teens almost never got type 2 diabetes. Now, about one-third of Americ ...

                                                                Until recently, young children and teens almost never got type 2 diabetes. Now, about one-third of American youth are overweight, a problem closely related to an increase in kids with type 2 diabetes, ...

                                                                February 13, 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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                                                              • The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

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                                                                |Date: October 11, 2022
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                                                                The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                                                The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                                                Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dir ...

                                                                Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dire. Here’s how to cut back without sacrificing taste. A fresh strawberry, straight from the patc ...

                                                                October 11, 2022
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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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                                                              • 4 Back to School Meals to Super Charge the Day

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                                                                |Date: August 06, 2019
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                                                                4 Back to School Meals to Super Charge the Day

                                                                4 Back to School Meals to Super Charge the Day

                                                                Whole Grain Breakfast Sandwich Great for a grab n’ go breakfast or at room temperature for lunch. 1 whole ...

                                                                Whole Grain Breakfast Sandwich Great for a grab n’ go breakfast or at room temperature for lunch. 1 whole grain English muffin 1 – 2 eggs, scrambled, lightly salted and peppered 1 slice baked turkey b ...

                                                                August 06, 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

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |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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                                                              • #Valley Eats – Power Packed Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Slaw & Greek Yogurt with Blueberries

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                                                                |Date: February 06, 2019
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                                                                #Valley Eats – Power Packed Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Slaw & Greek Yogurt with Blueberries

                                                                #Valley Eats – Power Packed Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Slaw & Greek Yogurt with Blueberries

                                                                Get a serving of veggies, fiber and deliciousness at breakfast by adding a large handful of broccoli slaw ...

                                                                Get a serving of veggies, fiber and deliciousness at breakfast by adding a large handful of broccoli slaw salad mix to your eggs. The slaw is inexpensive, eliminates prep time and available at most gr ...

                                                                February 06, 2019
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                                                              • Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |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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