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  • Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

    We all know healthy eating habits are vital for good health. Yet many of us still eat too much that isn’t good for us and too little of what is good for us. If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diab....
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  • Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing

    Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 20 Servings 1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup light mayonnaise...
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  • Carrot Ginger Dressing

    Carrot Ginger Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 32 Servings 1 cup + 2 tablespoons grated carrots 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons white miso paste 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onion 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canola oil Directions...
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  • Greek Yogurt Parfait, Cucumber Chickpea Salad

    Greek Yogurt Parfait, Cucumber Chickpea Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 2 tablespoons cooked garbanzo beans* 2 tablespoons diced english cucumbers 3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh dill Pinch salt Pinch black pepper 1/4 cup Quinoa...
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  • Quinoa, Seed, and Oat Granola

    Quinoa, Seed, and Oat Granola

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 2-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon tahini 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup old fashioned oats...
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  • Creamy Cucumber Vinaigrette

    Creamy Cucumber Vinaigrette

    Ingredients: Makes 20 Servings 2 1/4 cups diced english cucumber 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon...
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  • Teriyaki Chicken, Avocado, Collard Green Wrap

    Teriyaki Chicken, Avocado, Collard Green Wrap

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Marinade: 2/3 ounce fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced 2 cups water 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin (sweet cooking wine) 2 ounces sugar 2/3 ounce chopped green onion 1 tablespoon cooking sherry 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy...
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  • Blueberry, Honey, Lime Vinaigrette

    Blueberry, Honey, Lime Vinaigrette

    Ingredients: Makes 16 Servings 1/4 cup fresh blueberries 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon chopped basil 2/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup fresh pressed lime juice Directions: Place all ingredients in a food processor...
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  • Tofu Cucumber Banh Mi

    Tofu Cucumber Banh Mi

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings For the Tofu: 1 pound extra firm tofu 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 1/4 teaspoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 tablespoon canola oil For the Pickled Carrot...
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  • Quinoa Mango Coconut Greek Yogurt Parfait

    Quinoa Mango Coconut Greek Yogurt Parfait

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 1 cup cooked quinoa, chilled 1/3 cup plain soy milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt 1/4 cup diced mango 1 TBSP shredded coconut Directions In a small bowl, stir together cooked quinoa...
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  • Farro Lime Pineapple Greek Yogurt Parfait

    Farro Lime Pineapple Greek Yogurt Parfait

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 1/2 cup cooked farro, chilled Pinch salt 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 lime, juiced and zested 2 teaspoons milk Pinch ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons plain nonfat greek yogurt 1/3 cup diced pineapple Directions: ...
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  • Turkey Rachel Sweet Potato Sandwich

    Turkey Rachel Sweet Potato Sandwich

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings For the Russian Dressing 2 tablespoons ketchup 3/4 teaspoon horseradish 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire 1 1/4 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice 2 1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream 1 1/4 teaspoons...
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  • Shake It Off: Simple Steps to Get Rid of Bad Habits

    It’s time to shake off last year and any habits you may have developed during the pandemic that aren’t great for your health. Many people developed different habits during the pandemic. Some adopted new habits to protect their work/life b...
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  • Parmesan Spiced Kale Chips and Popcorn

    Parmesan Spiced Kale Chips and Popcorn

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings FOR THE KALE CHIPS 1-1/4 cups kale leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon canola oil FOR THE POPCORN 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup popcorn kernels FOR THE PARMESAN SPICE 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon...
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  • Cranberry Apple Relish

    Cranberry Apple Relish

    Ingredients: Makes 11 servings 3-1/2 cups fresh cranberries 1.75 cups diced apples 1/2 cup fresh apple cider 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup golden raisins Directions: Combine all ingredients in a sauce pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil...
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