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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

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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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                                                              • Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

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                                                                |Date: August 06, 2019
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                                                                Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

                                                                Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

                                                                Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with ...

                                                                Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with only 40 calories each. But you can also use them as the foundation of dishes perfect for summe ...

                                                                August 06, 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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                                                              • #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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                                                              • #ValleyEats – Mini Tasty Pumpkin Pies

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                                                                |Date: November 02, 2018
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                                                                #ValleyEats – Mini Tasty Pumpkin Pies

                                                                #ValleyEats – Mini Tasty Pumpkin Pies

                                                                Starting to plan your Thanksgiving menu? These mini pumpkin pies are a great treat to end your meal! (Ada ...

                                                                Starting to plan your Thanksgiving menu? These mini pumpkin pies are a great treat to end your meal! (Adapted from Staywell Solutions Tasty Pumpkin Pie recipe) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-25 m ...

                                                                November 02, 2018
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                                                              • #ValleyEats – Peach Melba Smoothie for Two

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |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

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |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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