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Recipe: Quick Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

October 22, 2014

Comfort your soul and get a hearty dose of fiber and the energy you need to tackle your busy day with this quick and easy pumpkin pie oatmeal. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: oatmeal, pumpkin, recipe, Vitamin A
Article - 3 Minute Read

Buttered Coffee a Bust? How Healthy Is It?

October 21, 2014

Buttered coffee is one of the latest health trends around. Yet, how healthy is this beverage and can this fad do long-term damage to your overall health? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition
Tagged with: buttered coffee, coffee, energy, fads, fitness, health trends, heart attack, java, Leslie Bonci, Nutrition, oil containing medium-chain triglycerides, sports medicine, stroke, turbo-loaded beverage, UPMC Sports Medicine
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Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

October 18, 2014

The next time you finish working out, blend up this delicious pumpkin pie smoothie to help with your recovery. Check out the recipe now. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: protein, pumpkin, recipe, smoothie, Smoothie Recipes
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Recipe: Cheese Tortellini in a Vodka Sauce

October 15, 2014

Bring a taste of Italy home with this easy cheese tortellini recipe, featuring homemade vodka sauce and spinach. Download the recipe today! View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: basil, fiber, pasta, Pasta Night Recipes, recipe, spinach, tortellini, vodka sauce
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Infographic: Calories of Common Alcoholic Drinks

October 13, 2014

Discover the calories in your favorite drinks so you can make wiser drink choices during the upcoming holiday season and into the new year. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: alcohol, beer, calories, Christmas, cocktails, diet, drinks, holidays, infographic, liquor, wine
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Recipe: Grilled Salmon with an Apricot Cranberry Glaze

October 10, 2014

Who said weeknight dinners had to be boring? Dress up your everyday salmon with this delicious apricot cranberry glaze. Get the recipe. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cranberry, fish, healthy, recipe, salmon, sauce, Weeknight Dinner Recipes
Article - 1 Minute Read

A Healthy Vegetarian Diet Can Be Good for You

October 7, 2014

More than 7 million Americans call themselves vegetarians. If you follow a vegetarian diet, learn about the health benefits associated with this diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cancers, chronic illnesses, diabetes, heart disease, meatless, seitan, soy products, tempeh, tofu, vegetarian
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Benefits of Honey

October 2, 2014

It's been called "nectar of the Gods," but what benefit does honey really offer? Discover all the reasons we love to drizzle honey on our favorite foods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: antioxidants, athlete, benefits, diet, healthy food, honey, natural sweetener, nectar, vitamin B
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Recipe: Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

September 29, 2014

Check out this easy and healthy recipe for tomato and basil bruschetta to share at your next family gathering. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: appetizer, basil, bruschetta, healthy, heart healthy, lycopene, recipe, Recipes from the Garden, tomato, Vitamin C