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  • No-Bake Cranberry Pear Tart

    No-Bake Cranberry Pear Tart

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings Crust 2 1/2 cups Walnuts or Pecans, Toasted 1 cup Medjool Dates, Pitted 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Salt, to taste Filling 3 Pears, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp Cinnamon and Nutmeg 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1/4 cup 100% Apple Juice 1/4...
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  • Revved Up Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bar

    Revved Up Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bar

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1 cup Fresh/Frozen Strawberries 1 cup Fresh/Frozen Blueberries 1 cup Fresh/Frozen Raspberries 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tsp Honey 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 TBSP Cornstarch 1 TBSP Water 1/3 Cup Canola Oil 1/2 cup...
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  • Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1 cup Flour 1/8 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Backing Soda 6 TBSP Baking Cocoa 1/2 cup Water, boiling 1 cup Sugar 3 Eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 TBSP Powdered Sugar Directions:...
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    6 Easy Ways to Cut Calories During the Holidays

    We’re guessing the turkey won’t be the only thing that’s stuffed at this year's holiday dinner table. The holidays are notoriously tied to overeating. It’s understandable. With heaps of delicious, calorie-laden foods at your ...
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    Living With Diabetes? Find Big Eats on a Small Grocery Budget

    Food choices are so important when diabetes is part of your day-to-day life. Here’s something to keep in mind: The best healthy meal plan for those living with diabetes isn’t very different from one for people without diabetes. Our bodies...
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  • Matcha Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta, Mixed Berry Chia Jam Parfait

    Matcha Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta, Mixed Berry Chia Jam Parfait

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings Panna Cotta 1 TBSP, 2 tsp Gelatin 1/2 cup Whole Milk 1 TBSP, 2 tsp Matcha Powder 2 cups Whole Milk 1/4 cup Honey 1 Qt Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt Mixed Berry Jam (1 cup) 1/4 cup Water 3/4 cup Blueberries 1...
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    Diet Drinks Are Soda-licious, but Come With a Price

    If you have a sugar craving, but don’t want to gain weight, then a diet soda is the perfect option, right? Not necessarily. Research shows that drinking diet soda may have harmful effects on your health. From strokes to weight gain, diet drinks....
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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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    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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