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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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                                                              • #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, & Fries

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                                                                |Date: September 08, 2023
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                                                                #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, & Fries

                                                                #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, & Fries

                                                                INSTRUCTIONS Cut zucchini into desired shape. Spray with olive oil spray. Toss with your choice of: Dried ...

                                                                INSTRUCTIONS Cut zucchini into desired shape. Spray with olive oil spray. Toss with your choice of: Dried rosemary and thyme Dried basil and parsley Ground cumin and smoked paprika For chips and fries ...

                                                                September 08, 2023
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                                                              • Vary Your Veggies

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                                                                |Date: September 08, 2023
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                                                                Vary Your Veggies

                                                                Vary Your Veggies

                                                                From the bitter bite of arugula to the crunchy carrot, vegetables are an abundance of flavors and texture ...

                                                                From the bitter bite of arugula to the crunchy carrot, vegetables are an abundance of flavors and textures. But sometimes it is challenging to try new foods outside our comfort zones. Most Americans d ...

                                                                September 08, 2023
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                                                              • Build a Better Charcuterie Board

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                                                                |Date: December 01, 2022
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                                                                Build a Better Charcuterie Board

                                                                Build a Better Charcuterie Board

                                                                Charcuterie boards are definitely trending—and for good reason. These fun and easy platters offer infinit ...

                                                                Charcuterie boards are definitely trending—and for good reason. These fun and easy platters offer infinite opportunities for flavor, texture and visual appeal. Just select your plate, board, or platte ...

                                                                December 01, 2022
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                                                              • The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

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                                                                |Date: October 11, 2022
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                                                                The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                                                The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                                                Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dir ...

                                                                Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dire. Here’s how to cut back without sacrificing taste. A fresh strawberry, straight from the patc ...

                                                                October 11, 2022
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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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                                                              • 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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                                                              • #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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                                                              • 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 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: July 11, 2017
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                                                                Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

                                                                Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

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

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

                                                                July 11, 2017
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