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  • Peruvian Quinoa Soup

    Peruvian Quinoa Soup

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 TSBP Olive Oil 1 cup Yellow Onion, diced 1 3/4 cup Celery, diced 1 3/4 cup Carrot, diced 1 TBSP Garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp Cumin 2 TBSP Aji Amarillo Paste 6 cups Vegetable Stock 2 ea Bay Leaves 1 1/2 tsp Fresh Oregano...
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  • Peruvian Aji Marinated Grilled Tofu

    Peruvian Aji Marinated Grilled Tofu

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings 2 1/2 lbs Tofu, extra firm 1/4 cup Aji Panca Paste 3/4 tsp Aji Amarillo Paste 4 tsp Lime Juice 2 tsp Cumin 1/4 cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar 4 tsp Fresh Garlic, minced 1 TBSP Dried Oregano 3...
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  • Fava Bean, Quinoa Salad, Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Fava Bean, Quinoa Salad, Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 12 Servings 2 1/2 cups Quinoa, cooked 2 1/2 cups Fava Beans, shelled 1/4 cup Lime Juice, fresh 2 TBSP Olive Oil 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Directions: Prepare quinoa according to package...
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    What Does Your Thyroid Do?

    Everyone is born with a thyroid. It’s the “butterfly-shaped” gland in the lower front part of your neck. It sits right below the Adam’s Apple. The thyroid gland makes two hormones — T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxin...
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    What Can You Do to Get Your Energy Back?

    Feel like the energy has just drained out of your body? Your habits and routine may be behind your fatigue. The good news is that you can make changes to beat some common energy zappers. And unless your lack of energy stems from an injury or health...
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    Prediabetes Can Be Reversed

    Want to hear some good news about diabetes? For many of us, the disease can be delayed or even prevented with a few simple lifestyle changes. This is important because diabetes affects about 38 million people in the U.S. That’s about 1 out of e....
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  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/vegetarian_2D00_vegan_2D00_diet.jpg

    Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

    If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and other serious health issues, it may be time to change your diet. Many people are choosing plant-based diets to improve their health. Should Y...
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    Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

    Most people know they should mostly eat healthy foods to maintain a heathy weight and avoid serious health problems. But there may be a big part of eating healthy that you’re not paying close enough attention to — portion sizes. What you ...
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  • Sweet Potato Crostini Pear Goat Cheese Fig Arugula

    Sweet Potato Crostini Pear Goat Cheese Fig Arugula

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1 large Sweet Potatoes, fresh Cooking Spray 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt 1 Bosc Pears, fresh, sliced thin 2 tsp Lemon Juice, fresh 2 TBSP Fig Spread 3/4 cup Arugula, fresh 1/4 cup Goat Cheese Directions: Preheat oven to...
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  • Chana Masala Stuffed Sweet Potato Raita

    Chana Masala Stuffed Sweet Potato Raita

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 6 each Sweet Potatoes, small 3 tsp Canola Oil 1/2 cup Onion, diced 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced 1 tsp Ginger Root, fresh, minced 1/3 cup Tomatoes, fresh, chopped 2 tsp Coriander, ground 1/4 tsp Cumin, ground 1/2 tsp Cayenne...
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  • Roasted Multicolored Fingerling Potatoes

    Roasted Multicolored Fingerling Potatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 1 each Rosemary Sprig, fresh 2 each Thyme Sprig, fresh 1 1/2 lb Multicolored Fingerling Potatoes, fresh 3 each Garlic Clove, peeled, fresh 2 1/2 TBSP Canola Oil 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper Directions...
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  • Barley Risotto Bowl with Salmon Broccoli Squash Mushrooms

    Barley Risotto Bowl with Salmon Broccoli Squash Mushrooms

    Ingredients: Makes 2 servings 2 TBSP Dry White Wine 1 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth 1/2 TBSP Butter 1 1/4 tsp Canola Oil 1/3 cup Yellow Onion, chopped 3/4 cup Barley, dry 1/8 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 2 TBSP Fresh Parsley, chopped TBSP Parmesan Cheese...
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  • Cornmeal Paprika Crusted Catfish

    Cornmeal Paprika Crusted Catfish

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb Catfish, fresh 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 1/2 tsp Ground Paprika 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Granulated Garlic 1/2 cup Low Fat Buttermilk 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal 3 TBSP Canola Oil Directions: Cut catfish into 4 oz...
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  • Cod White Bean & Artichoke Blended Burger

    Cod White Bean & Artichoke Blended Burger

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Blended Cod Burger 1/2 cup Navy Beans, dry 8 oz. Cod Fillet 1 1/2 tsp Canola Oil 1/8 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 cup Artichoke Hearts, canned, chopped 1 oz. Egg, beaten 1/3 cup Breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice...
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    What You Need to Know about Your Weight Loss Options

    Being overweight or obese isn’t just about how you look. Carrying around extra weight is also bad for your health. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, joint injury and other health issues can come with being overweight. Some 50% of Americans will ....
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