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  • Shop the Farmers Market for Fresh Finds

    What better way to take advantage of nature's bounty than a visit to your local farmers market? Do your grocery shopping outside. You’ll find a rainbow of fresh, nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables and herbs. Easy access to fresh, locally grown fo....
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  • Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

    Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and...
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  • Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

    Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

    Ingredients: Makes 17 servings 17 1/2 lbs. Jackfruit, fresh 1 3/4 cups Kansas City Classic Barbecue Sauce 2 TBSP Chili powder 1 TBSP Ground Cayenne Pepper 1 TBSP Smoked paprika 1 cup Yellow onions, julienned 1tsp Kosher salt 1/4 cup Green onions...
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  • Agua de sandía y romero

    Agua de sandía y romero

    Ingredientes: Rinde 2 quartos 2 tazas de sandía en trozos (con la cáscara) 1 1/2 romero fresco Hielo Agua fría Directions: Coloca la sandía y el romero en el fondo de una jarra de 2 cuartos. Tritura ligeramente con una cuchara de madera...
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  • How to Prepare the Day of Your First 5K Race

    You’ve been training over the past few months to run your first 5K. It’s exciting, but it can also be nerve racking if you’re not a seasoned runner. Are you prepared for the event? Is there anything else you should be doing or think...
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  • Calories in Versus Calories Out: The Crux of Weight Loss

    Knowing how many calories you’re eating versus how many you’re burning often seems like a mystery. Feeling like you’re in the dark is one reason it can be hard to maintain a healthy body weight. If we don’t understand it, how...
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  • The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

    Who doesn’t like a warm cookie right out of the oven? A slice of pie made from scratch? Or a double-scoop cone on a hot summer day? A sweet treat is one of life’s simple pleasures, right? As tasty as they may be, foods with a lot of sugar...
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  • Butternut Squash, Mushroom, Chicken, Brown Rice and Quinoa Risotto

    Butternut Squash, Mushroom, Chicken, Brown Rice and Quinoa Risotto

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb. Chicken Breast 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Canola Oil 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1 gal Chicken Broth, Low Sodium 1 1/2 TBSP Canola Oil 8 oz Shiitake Mushrooms, stemmed, sliced 4 oz Onions, finely chopped 9 oz Brown...
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  • Kids’ Healthy Eating Habits Start at Home

    Parents are the perfect influencers when it comes to improving their kids' diet and fitness. Starting good habits early can have positive long-term effects on kids’ health. Wondering where to start? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offe....
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  • Helping Your Kids Watch What They Eat

    Childhood obesity has tripled in children and teens since the 1970s – and quadrupled in teens. This epidemic is leaving many at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke and cancer. One of the best places for....
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  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Parsnips & Cauliflower

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Parsnips & Cauliflower

    Ingredients: Makes 11 servings 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Canola Oil 10 cloves Garlic Cloves, peeled 2 1/2 cups Parsnips, peeled, cubed 2 cups Cauliflower Florets 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Ground Back Pepper 1 TBSP Lemon Juice 1...
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  • Chocolate Biscotti

    Chocolate Biscotti

    Ingredients: Makes 14 cookies 3 Eggs, beaten 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar 1 TBSP Canola Oil 1/4 Cup Baking Cocoa 2 cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips As needed cooking...
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  • Aguacates rellenos de queso azul y pollo buffalo

    Aguacates rellenos de queso azul y pollo buffalo

    Ingredientes: Rinde 6 raciones 10 onzas de pechuga de pollo deshuesada y sin piel 2 1/2 cucharadas de salsa picante Frank’s Original Hot Sauce, cantidad dividida 1/8 de cucharadita de pimienta negra molida 3 aguacates Instrucciones: Marina...
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  • Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’....
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  • Farro Risotto Cannellini Beans Arugula Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Farro Risotto Cannellini Beans Arugula Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 8 oz Cannellini Beans, dry 2 cups Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium 1 TBSP Canola Oil 2 oz Fennel, finely diced 2 oz Yellow Onion, diced 2 tsp Garlic, minced 8 oz Farro Grain, dry 1/4 cup Dry White Wine 1...
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