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  • Grilled Salmon, Berry, Avocado Salad

    Grilled Salmon, Berry, Avocado Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving Cooking Spray 4 oz of Salmon, Raw 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 2 cups Spring Mix 1/4 cup Avocado, diced 1/4 cup Red Onions, sliced 1/4 cup Strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup Blueberries 1 TBSP Sunflower Seeds, Unsalted, Roasted...
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  • Warm Sorghum Breakfast Bowl, Greek Yogurt, Honey, & Berries

    Warm Sorghum Breakfast Bowl, Greek Yogurt, Honey, & Berries

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 3/4 cup Sorghum, cooked 1/2 cup Whole Milk 2 tsp Honey 1/8 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 1/4 cup Blackberries 1/4 cup Raspberries 1/4 cup Fresh Blueberries 1/4 cup Fat Free Greek Yogurt Directions: In a pot, combine...
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    How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

    Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we ge....
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  • Super Meatball Subs

    Super Meatball Subs

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 lb. extra-lean ground Turkey breast 1/2 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 large Egg 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tsp kosher Salt 2 10-inch loaves Italian bread (about 20 oz.) 24 oz. Tomato...
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  • Cajun Beef Chili

    Cajun Beef Chili

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1 tsp Olive oil 1 large Onion, chopped 3 medium cloves Garlic, chopped 4.5 oz. diced Green Chiles, drained 2 TBSP Cajun seasoning 1 lb. 95% lean Ground Beef 1 (28-oz.) can peeled Italian Tomatoes 1 cup fat-free Salsa...
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  • Everything Chicken Stuffed with Scallion Cream Cheese

    Everything Chicken Stuffed with Scallion Cream Cheese

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 3 oz. Neufchatel cheese, soften 1/4 cup chopped scallions 2 TBSP finely chopped grape tomatoes 4 (6-oz.), skinless chicken breasts 3 TBSP everything bagel seasoning blend Cooking spray Directions: Preheat the...
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  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-17/6102.MedicareInHomeDiabetesFood_5F00_2045194.jpg

    In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

    Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always...
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  • Rainbow Noodle Salad with Lime Dressing

    Rainbow Noodle Salad with Lime Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 2 servings 4 oz. Edamame Spaghetti 1 cup Snow Peas, trimmed 4 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil 5 tsp reduced-sodium Soy Sauce 3/4 tsp Lime zest and 5 tsp lime juice 1 tsp Honey 1 tsp finely chopped peeled fresh Ginger 1 tsp finely chopped...
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  • Cocoa Brownies

    Cocoa Brownies

    Ingredients: Makes 16 servings 3/4 cup unsweetened Cocoa powder 3/4 cup Sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 TBSP vanilla extract Non-stick Cooking Spray as needed Directions: Position...
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  • Apple Squares with Peanut Butter Glaze

    Apple Squares with Peanut Butter Glaze

    Ingredients: Makes 16 servings 3/4 cup All-purpose Flour 1 tsp ground Cinnamon 3/4 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp salt 4 TBSP unsalted Butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup (packed) light Brown Sugar 1 large Egg 3/4 cup unsweetened Applesauce 1 tsp Vanilla...
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  • Vegetarian Taco Casserole

    Vegetarian Taco Casserole

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 2 cups chopped zucchini 1 cup sliced scallions (about 1 bunch), divided 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 15-oz can low-sodium blacked beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers packed in water...
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  • Flourless Banana Pancakes with Berry Maple Syrup

    Flourless Banana Pancakes with Berry Maple Syrup

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 3 TBSP Maple syrup 1 cup Blueberries 1 cup Raspberries 4 Bananas, medium very ripe 8 large eggs 1/2 tsp Baking powder Pinch of salt 1 tsp lemon zest, divided, plus more for garnish Cooking spray Directions: In...
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  • Sopa de cebada y carne

    Sopa de cebada y carne

    Ingredientes: Rinde 10 porciónes 3/4 taza de cebada perlada (seca) 2 cucharadas de aceite de canola 6 onzas de carne de res, cortada en cubitos pequeños 3 onzas de cebolla amarilla, cortada en cubitos pequeños 1 1/2 onzas de apio cortado en cubitos...
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    Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

    Some small changes can have a big payoff. That’s true when it comes to losing weight. If you're carrying extra weight, dropping even 5 percent of your weight can be good for your health. That level of weight loss can help lower your risk of chr....
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  • Creamy Alfredo Mac and Cheese

    Creamy Alfredo Mac and Cheese

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 8 oz. Elbow Macaroni (about 2 coups) 12 oz. Cauliflower rice (about 3 1/2 cups) or defrost frozen cauliflower rice 1 cup fat-free Evaporated Milk 3 medium Garlic cloves 3/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 cup grated...
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