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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

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                                                                |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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                                                              • Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                                                Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

                                                                Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

                                                                If everyone craved broccoli, there wouldn't be a problem. If you’re like most people, you have visions of ...

                                                                If everyone craved broccoli, there wouldn't be a problem. If you’re like most people, you have visions of cookies, chips, pizza and pastries dancing in your head. Cravings usually involve vivid images ...

                                                                August 13, 2018
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                                                              • #ValleyEats – Peach Melba Smoothie for Two

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                                                                |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                                                #ValleyEats – Peach Melba Smoothie for Two

                                                                #ValleyEats – Peach Melba Smoothie for Two

                                                                Ingredients 1 cup sliced peaches, fresh, frozen, or canned (drained and rinsed) 1 cup fat-free vanilla yo ...

                                                                Ingredients 1 cup sliced peaches, fresh, frozen, or canned (drained and rinsed) 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt 1 cup crushed ice 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, reserve 6 berries for gar ...

                                                                August 13, 2018
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                                                              • #ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

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                                                                |Date: June 27, 2018
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                                                                #ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

                                                                #ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

                                                                To celebrate a colleague's milestone birthday, Valley's Physiatry Clinic threw together a vegan, low-sodi ...

                                                                To celebrate a colleague's milestone birthday, Valley's Physiatry Clinic threw together a vegan, low-sodium potluck, observing the colleague's dietary restriction due to a rare medical condition. Each ...

                                                                June 27, 2018
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