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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”

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                                      |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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                                    • Get a Fresh Take on Your Food at Local Farmers Markets

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                                      |Date: July 05, 2017
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                                      Get a Fresh Take on Your Food at Local Farmers Markets

                                      Get a Fresh Take on Your Food at Local Farmers Markets

                                      It’s that time again! Summer is here and the local farmers markets are open with farm-fresh, fragrant and ...

                                      It’s that time again! Summer is here and the local farmers markets are open with farm-fresh, fragrant and plentiful local produce. The Renton Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, 3 – 7 PM, now throug ...

                                      July 05, 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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                                    • 10 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies a Recipe for Longevity

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                                      |Date: April 25, 2017
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                                      10 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies a Recipe for Longevity

                                      10 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies a Recipe for Longevity

                                      If you want to add years to your life and your family’s, ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables may ...

                                      If you want to add years to your life and your family’s, ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables may be the best recipe you can follow, a new analysis suggests. The benefits appear to come through ...

                                      April 25, 2017
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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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                                    • Valley Eats: Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: November 04, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw

                                      Valley Eats: Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw

                                      Ingredients 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2-1/2 tablespoons spic ...

                                      Ingredients 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2-1/2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 1-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons honey Fresh cracked black pep ...

                                      November 04, 2016
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