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    3 Healthy Recipe Swaps for Easter Sunday

    April 12, 2017

    Easter Sunday is filled with traditions and plenty of fresh flavors. Eat a little bit healthier this year with these fun recipes. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: cooking, Easter recipes, healthy eating, healthy recipes, recipes

    Healthier Easter recipes
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    Can You Identify These Eating Disorder Warning Signs?

    March 10, 2017

    Can you identify the symptoms of an eating disorder? Learn eating disorder facts from fiction with this guide to ED warning signs. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, New Here

    Tagged with: body image, eating disorders, healthy eating, mental health

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    Healthy Recipe: Almond Christmas Star Cookies

    December 17, 2016

    Substitute coconut sugar for traditional white sugar (the former is filled with critical minerals, like potassium, iron, and zinc). Learn More

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Christmas, Cookies, healthy eating, healthy recipes, holidays, Nutrition, recipes, winter

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    Healthy Eating for Underweight Kids

    December 13, 2016

    What's a healthy weight for kids? These exercise and diet tips for underweight kids will ensure your little one stays healthy and strong. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: child growth and development, childhood, growth chart, healthy eating, underweight

    Underweight kids
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    Light Pumpkin Bundt Cake That Doesn’t Taste So Light

    December 9, 2016

    This low-calorie take on a cold-weather classic makes for a pleasing holiday confection. Get the recipe for light pumpkin bundt cake. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: autumn, Fall Flavors Recipes, healthy eating, healthy recipes, holidays, Nutrition, Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe, recipes, Thanksgiving

    light pumpkin bundt cake recipe
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    We’ve Got 2 Healthy Holiday Dessert Ideas for Your Next Party

    December 7, 2016

    The holidays are a time of year to reconnect with family and friends, celebrate and indulge in festive food and drink. Not all holiday desserts need to... View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Christmas, healthy desserts, healthy eating, Holiday desserts, holidays, Nutrition, recipes

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    3 Healthy Holiday Appetizers Your Guests Will Love

    December 5, 2016

    Your guests are sure to love these healthy and easy-to-make holiday recipes, including roasted pumpkin seeds, caprese salad on a stick, and egg snowmen. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Christmas, cooking, healthy eating, Holiday Recipes, holidays, recipes, winter

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    Oh-So-Simple Low-Calorie Pumpkin Dip

    December 2, 2016

    This ultra-simple appetizer is perfect for before or after your holiday dinner. Greek yogurt and spices combine for this dip. Get the recipe. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Appetizers, Fall Flavors Recipes, health recipe, healthy eating, holidays, recipe

    low calorie pumpkin dip recipe
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    How to Help When Your Child Is Underweight

    November 15, 2016

    We all worry about our children as they grow. Help your underweight child learn healthy eating habits with these simple nutritional tips. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics

    Tagged with: children's health, healthy eating, pediatrics, weight issues

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