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    Infographic: Holiday Meat Carved and Compared

    December 14, 2015

    Tessa Wellman, a registered dietician, helps us break down the best holiday meat choices for this season in this fun infographic. Learn more. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: autumn, Christmas, duck, ham, holiday, infographic, lamb, meat, red meat, roast beef, turkey, turkey breast

    holiday meats
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    How to Detox Your Body from Extra Holiday Sugar

    January 25, 2015

    After consuming too much sugar, follow three easy tips to detox your body and get back on track. Find a list of alternative foods to regulate your diet. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Christmas, detox, food, holiday eating, overeating, restless sleep, sugar, sugar craving, weight gain

    holiday cookies
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    Infographic: Calories in Your Favorite Winter Drinks

    December 23, 2014

    Discover the calories in your favorite winter drinks so you can make better decisions this holiday season. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: calories, Christmas, eggnog, infographic, peppermint, winter

    How many calories are in your favorite holiday drinks?
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    Holiday Safety Tips: Preventing Burns and Fires

    December 21, 2014

    Are you keeping your Christmas tree well-watered to prevent an unexpected house fire? Learn about holiday burn and fire safety from the experts at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

    Tagged with: 911, burn safety, chemical fire extinguisher, Christmas, fire, flame burns, hot food, hot oil, house fire, Jenny Ziembicki, scald burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, winter

    Learn more about how to prevent burn risks during the holidays
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    Healthy Gifts for Resolutions in the New Year

    December 19, 2014

    Overeating is common during the holiday season. Discover healthy gifts that can jumpstart your New Year's resolutions and help you get back on track. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Christmas, fitness tracker, gifts, healthy, holidays, smoothie, yoga

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    Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays: Tips to Help Fight Cancer

    December 9, 2014

    The holidays tend to make us overeat and skip our workouts. But cancer patients need to eat right and exercise to fight their disease. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, cancer, Christmas, holidays, mushrooms, Nutrition, nutritional services, pumpkin pie, small plate, UPMC CancerCenter, weight gain

    avoiding weight gain holidays help fight cancer
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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

  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    4 Heart-Healthy Holiday Beverages to Enjoy

    December 23, 2013

    Check out healthy alternatives for traditional holiday drinks to help you stay on track during the holidays, and cut calories without sacrificing flavor. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: apple cider, apple juice, autumn, Christmas, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cocktails, cranberries, eggnog, healthy recipes, heart healthy, holiday season, hot chocolate, low-fat, mini-marshmallows, nutmeg, recipe, skim milk, sugar-free, Thanksgiving, winter, winter beverage

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    Breezing Through the Holidays Gluten-Free

    December 17, 2013

    Read tips from the Celiac Disease Center at UPMC to help you make it through the holidays on your gluten-free diet. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: autumn, barley, bread, celiac disease, Celiac Disease Center at UPMC, cereal, Christmas, crackers, fish, fruits, gluten intolerance, gluten-free products, gluten-free stuffing, holidays, immune system, malabsorption of nutrients, Marc Schwartz MD, meat, pasta, rye, seafood, Thanksgiving, vegetables, wheat, winter

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