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                                    • Four Positive Ways You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

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                                      |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                      Four Positive Ways You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

                                      Four Positive Ways You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

                                      It’s a Problem, Especially in King County Childhood obesity in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate. A ...

                                      It’s a Problem, Especially in King County Childhood obesity in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate. According to the CDC, since 1980, the obesity rate among U.S. children and adolescents has tripl ...

                                      October 18, 2016
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                                    • Celebrate Food Day on Oct. 24

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                                      |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                      Celebrate Food Day on Oct. 24

                                      Celebrate Food Day on Oct. 24

                                      At Valley Medical Center’s Food Management Nutrition Services (FMNS), we strive to exceed your expectatio ...

                                      At Valley Medical Center’s Food Management Nutrition Services (FMNS), we strive to exceed your expectations. One way we do this is by making an effort to serve as much sustainable food as we can. Did ...

                                      October 18, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats – Black Bean Burgers

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                                      |Date: September 02, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats – Black Bean Burgers

                                      Valley Eats – Black Bean Burgers

                                      Craving a burger? Drive past the drive-thru and whip up these tasty black bean burgers at home! Serve wit ...

                                      Craving a burger? Drive past the drive-thru and whip up these tasty black bean burgers at home! Serve with a side salad or some zucchini chips or fries for a delicious, vegetarian meal. INGREDIENTS 1/ ...

                                      September 02, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Rolled Chicken & Asparagus

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                                      |Date: August 19, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Rolled Chicken & Asparagus

                                      Valley Eats: Rolled Chicken & Asparagus

                                      Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 24 to 30 asparagus spears, tough ends snapped off 2 ...

                                      Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 24 to 30 asparagus spears, tough ends snapped off 2 tablespoons lemon juice 6 green onions, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Nonstick ...

                                      August 19, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

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                                      |Date: August 12, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

                                      Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

                                      Ingredients: 3 summer squash, a combination of zucchini and yellow squash 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teas ...

                                      Ingredients: 3 summer squash, a combination of zucchini and yellow squash 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructio ...

                                      August 12, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Lettuce Wraps

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                                      |Date: August 04, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Lettuce Wraps

                                      Valley Eats: Lettuce Wraps

                                      Lettuce wraps are a great sandwich alternative. Check out some of our favorite ingredient combos in this ...

                                      Lettuce wraps are a great sandwich alternative. Check out some of our favorite ingredient combos in this gallery from the Eating Delicious, Eating Healthy Cookbook. This recipe is part of a collection ...

                                      August 04, 2016
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                                    • Updated Dietary Guidelines – What You Need to Know

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                                      |Date: August 01, 2016
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                                      Updated Dietary Guidelines – What You Need to Know

                                      Updated Dietary Guidelines – What You Need to Know

                                      Vegetables get top marks, sugar should be limited and plant-based eating is encouraged for Americans. Tho ...

                                      Vegetables get top marks, sugar should be limited and plant-based eating is encouraged for Americans. Those are the headliners from the U.S. 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, which are updated every 5 yea ...

                                      August 01, 2016
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                                    • 12 Simple Ideas to Help You Make Healthier Food Choices

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: June 17, 2016
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                                      12 Simple Ideas to Help You Make Healthier Food Choices

                                      12 Simple Ideas to Help You Make Healthier Food Choices

                                      IN YOUR HOME Remember the old adage “out of sight, out of mind.” It may well work for food. You may be le ...

                                      IN YOUR HOME Remember the old adage “out of sight, out of mind.” It may well work for food. You may be less likely to eat something if you don’t see it. And vice versa. So make healthy foods convenien ...

                                      June 17, 2016
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                                    • 4 Ways to Give Healthy Food an Extra Flavor Boost

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      4 Ways to Give Healthy Food an Extra Flavor Boost

                                      4 Ways to Give Healthy Food an Extra Flavor Boost

                                      Give veggies a sweeter, smokier flavor by brushing them lightly with oil and a sprinkle of herbs, then ro ...

                                      Give veggies a sweeter, smokier flavor by brushing them lightly with oil and a sprinkle of herbs, then roasting in the oven at 450 degrees. Using a bit of oil, slowly caramelize onions in a pan over l ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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                                    • Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

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                                      |Date: April 02, 2014
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                                      Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

                                      Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

                                      What do bananas on your cereal, onions in your chili, and pears for your dessert have in common? They're ...

                                      What do bananas on your cereal, onions in your chili, and pears for your dessert have in common? They're great ways to get the fruits and vegetables you need to help you live a healthy, active life. A ...

                                      April 02, 2014
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