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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 – 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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                                    • 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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                                    • Valley Eats – Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

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                                      |Date: October 05, 2023
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                                      Valley Eats – Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

                                      Valley Eats – Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

                                      Looking for ways to cook the apples you picked at the orchard? This dessert would be a delicious way to e ...

                                      Looking for ways to cook the apples you picked at the orchard? This dessert would be a delicious way to end a cozy, rainy day meal of one of our five tasty weeknight soups! INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup whole w ...

                                      October 05, 2023
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                                    • Valley Eats – Cauliflower “Corn” Muffin

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                                      |Date: September 26, 2023
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                                      Valley Eats – Cauliflower “Corn” Muffin

                                      Valley Eats – Cauliflower “Corn” Muffin

                                      INGREDIENTS 2 cups finely riced, raw cauliflower 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoo ...

                                      INGREDIENTS 2 cups finely riced, raw cauliflower 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated che ...

                                      September 26, 2023
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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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                                    • 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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                                    • Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

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                                      |Date: December 02, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

                                      Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

                                      INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 lb. ground turkey breast 1/3 cup finely minced mushrooms 1 medium sized zucchini, shred ...

                                      INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 lb. ground turkey breast 1/3 cup finely minced mushrooms 1 medium sized zucchini, shredded 1/3 cup diced onion 1/3 cup diced bell pepper (green, orange, red or yellow) 1 tablespoon m ...

                                      December 02, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Nonfat Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes”

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                                      |Date: November 18, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Nonfat Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes”

                                      Valley Eats: Nonfat Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes”

                                      Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons light coconut milk 1 table ...

                                      Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons light coconut milk 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon chopped chives Salt and ...

                                      November 18, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Spaghetti Squash

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: November 11, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Spaghetti Squash

                                      Valley Eats: Spaghetti Squash

                                      Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. ...

                                      Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Spray a baking sheet. 3. Place squash halves, cut side down, on the baking sheet. 4. Bake squas ...

                                      November 11, 2016
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