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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

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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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                                    • Smart Snacks – Vol. 2

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                                      |Date: May 11, 2018
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                                      Smart Snacks – Vol. 2

                                      Smart Snacks – Vol. 2

                                      5 more easy snacks for on the go! 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese and veggies - 1 whole wheat low carb tor ...

                                      5 more easy snacks for on the go! 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese and veggies - 1 whole wheat low carb tortilla Hummus and avocado, add vegetables - Plum, peach, pear, or 1/2 grapefruit - 1 cup bean so ...

                                      May 11, 2018
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                                    • Smart Snacks

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                                      |Date: May 07, 2018
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                                      Smart Snacks

                                      Smart Snacks

                                      5 quick and easy snacks for on the go! Salad greens, any kind Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers 1 small apple - ...

                                      5 quick and easy snacks for on the go! Salad greens, any kind Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers 1 small apple - 1/2 can tuna with lemon juice and black pepper Red onion and peppers 6 whole wheat crackers - ...

                                      May 07, 2018
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                                    • Valley Eats – Vegetable Frittata

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                                      |Date: December 27, 2017
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                                      Valley Eats – Vegetable Frittata

                                      Valley Eats – Vegetable Frittata

                                      INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped broccoli florets 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushroom ...

                                      INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped broccoli florets 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/4 cup chopped onion 6 egg whites 3 whole eggs 2 tablespoons fresh ba ...

                                      December 27, 2017
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                                    • Dining with the Docs | Episode 4 – Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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                                      |Date: August 01, 2017
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                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 4 – Turkey Lettuce Wraps

                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 4 – Turkey Lettuce Wraps

                                      Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker  ...

                                      Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic),  and special guest Cody as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family frien ...

                                      August 01, 2017
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                                    • Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

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                                      |Date: June 14, 2017
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                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

                                      Join Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), and Dr. Long Ngu ...

                                      Join Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), and Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes. Episode ...

                                      June 14, 2017
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                                    • 6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

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                                      |Date: April 25, 2017
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                                      6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

                                      6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

                                      Most people don't worry about high cholesterol until they become adults, but the truth is that cholestero ...

                                      Most people don't worry about high cholesterol until they become adults, but the truth is that cholesterol can be a problem in childhood. Encourage your child to eat at least five (or more!) daily ser ...

                                      April 25, 2017
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                                    • Five Ways to Add Veggies to Most Any Meal

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                                      |Date: April 25, 2017
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                                      Five Ways to Add Veggies to Most Any Meal

                                      Five Ways to Add Veggies to Most Any Meal

                                      If your family doesn't eat enough vegetables, there are ways to sneak them into almost any meal. The Amer ...

                                      If your family doesn't eat enough vegetables, there are ways to sneak them into almost any meal. The American Heart Association suggests: Shred veggies such as beets, parsnips and zucchini, adding the ...

                                      April 25, 2017
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