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Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Basil Salsa

Bridgett

Ingredients: Makes 4 serving 1 jalapeno ½ bunch scallions 8 ounces fresh blueberries 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lime juice ¾ teaspoons olive oil ¼ each red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Pinch cayenne…
- over 1 year ago
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Beef Mushroom Blended Burgers

Bridgett

Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 1/4 cup sliced button mushrooms 8 ounces ground beef, 20% lean 1/2 tablespoon canola oil 4 whole wheat hamburger buns 4 lettuce leaves 8 slices tomato Directions: In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium…
- over 1 year ago
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RE: Provider complaint

sgardner

I'd like to make a complaint about one of your review nurses. She was extremely rude with me and kept speaking over me. She sounded like she was eating food when we spoke and she had a dog barking over her in the background of the phone call. She was…
- over 8 years ago
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Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

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Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows deaths from alcohol-related liver disease – like cirrhosis – have risen each year since 2006. Nearly all racial, ethnic and age groups have seen increases. The Cleveland Clinic says that death…
- 1 month ago
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Sweet Potato Puree, Marshmallows

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Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into quarters 2 eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup mini marshmallows Directions: Preheat…
- over 1 year ago
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How Does a Drug Become a Generic: Facts vs. Myths

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Taking a generic drug is not like buying a store-brand soap. With soap, you might notice a difference. It may smell different. You may need to use more than the brand-name product. That is not true with generic drugs. When companies make a brand-name…
- 2 months ago
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What Is Metabolic Syndrome?

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Metabolic syndrome is a set of risk factors that can trigger a trio of life-threatening diseases. You are more likely to have it if you are overweight or don’t get enough exercise. About one out of every three adults in the U.S. have it. “Metabolic…
- 3 months ago
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

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Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Services Task…
- 3 months ago
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Baked Falafel

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Ingredients: Makes 20 servings 1/2 pound dry chickpeas 3 1/4 ounces yellow onion, finely chopped 1/2 ounce minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 ounce freshly chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin…
- over 2 years ago
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Cauliflower Fried "Rice"

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Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1 pound Cauliflower, rough chopped 1/2 cup Green Peas, fresh or frozen 1/2 cup Carrots , diced 1 tsp Sesame Oil 1 tbsp Canola Oil 1 tbsp Ginger, minced 1 each egg Egg Whites 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Scallions, chopped…
- over 2 years ago
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