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    Chipotle Honey Lime Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 11 Servings 2 TBSP Honey 3/4 oz. Chipotle Peppers, canned 1/8 oz. Garlic Cloves, peeled 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/3 cup Lime Juice 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 3/4 cup Canola Oil 1 TBSP Cilantro, chopped ...
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    Soy Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

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  • What Role Does Food Play In Your Life?

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  • Mindful Eating with Diabetes

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  • Hamburguesas de res con champiñones

    Hamburguesas de res con champiñones

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  • Shop the Farmers Market for Fresh Finds

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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

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  • Agua de sandía y romero

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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

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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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