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                                    • 6 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions to Get Healthy Fail — And What Actually Works

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                                      |Date: March 05, 2025
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                                      6 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions to Get Healthy Fail — And What Actually Works

                                      6 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions to Get Healthy Fail — And What Actually Works

                                      Every year, millions of people set resolutions to get healthier. But by February, most have already given ...

                                      Every year, millions of people set resolutions to get healthier. But by February, most have already given up. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s that ...

                                      March 05, 2025
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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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                                    • Valley Eats – Egg Muffins

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                                      |Date: November 15, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – Egg Muffins

                                      Valley Eats – Egg Muffins

                                      Need an easy egg dish that works great on a holiday brunch buffet? These egg muffins are quick, portable, ...

                                      Need an easy egg dish that works great on a holiday brunch buffet? These egg muffins are quick, portable, and a tasty addition to your meal. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup cooked and crumbled sweet Italian sausa ...

                                      November 15, 2024
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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 – 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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                                    • 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 – Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

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                                      |Date: February 14, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

                                      Valley Eats – Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

                                      In recognition of American Heart Month, our Lifestyle Medicine nutrition team shares this heart healthy r ...

                                      In recognition of American Heart Month, our Lifestyle Medicine nutrition team shares this heart healthy recipe. This dish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon and includes flavorful herbs an ...

                                      February 14, 2024
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                                    • It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

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                                      |Date: January 14, 2021
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                                      It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

                                      It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

                                      So much of 2020 was spent with an external focus, a focus outside of ourselves. We were glued to media so ...

                                      So much of 2020 was spent with an external focus, a focus outside of ourselves. We were glued to media sources and trying to find any sliver of normalcy and certainty in our days. When immersed in cha ...

                                      January 14, 2021
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                                    • Valley Eats: Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

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                                      |Date: January 16, 2020
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                                      Valley Eats: Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

                                      Valley Eats: Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

                                      Warm up a chilly evening with this satisfying, heart-healthy pasta meal. If you have some extra veggies i ...

                                      Warm up a chilly evening with this satisfying, heart-healthy pasta meal. If you have some extra veggies in your fridge like zucchini, carrot or bell pepper, dice them up and throw in for an added flav ...

                                      January 16, 2020
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                                    • The Holidays are Upon Us! Check Out These Tips from Valley’s Nutrition Team for a Delicious and Joyful Season

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |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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