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    Quinoa vs. Brown Rice: Which Food Has More Nutritional Value?

    April 19, 2018

    Quinoa or rice: Which is a better choice for your diet? Check out our head-to-head comparison for fiber, protein, and other key nutrients. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: brown rice, complete protien, healthy, quinoa, RICE

    What is the difference between quinoa and brown rice? Learn more.
  • Receta

    Get Your Fill with This Hearty Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe

    February 15, 2018

    Looking for a filling vegetarian dinner side dish? Try our cauliflower stuffing — it's low on carbs and full of hearty flavor.  View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: healthy, healthy eating, healthy recipes, Nutrition, recipe, Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes

    Learn how to make cauliflower stuffing
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    Nutrition Label Updates: What You Need to Know

    June 14, 2016

    The FDA announced changes to the Nutrition Facts label. Learn more about the nutritional information these new labels will provide. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: food labels, healthy, healthy eating, healthy food, nutrition facts

    NutritionLabelUpdates
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    What’s in Season: When to Eat Your Favorite Fruits and Vegetables

    June 18, 2015

    For the best taste - and a better pricetag - it's best to buy fruits and vegetables in season. Our infographic explains the best times to buy your produce. Read More

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    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit, fruits, fruits and vegetables, healthy, infographic, produce, vegetables

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    Health Benefits of Eating Eggs

    May 29, 2015

    Eggs provide a variety of benefits, like promoting a healthy pregnancy and a healthy brain. Learn more about their nutritional value. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: benefits of eggs, brain health, Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, cholesterol, eggs, eye health, healthy, healthy eating, healthy food choices, healthy pregnancy, infographic, Nutrition, omega-3s, protein, weight loss

    Egg Health Benefits
  • Receta

    Recipe: No-Bake Protein Bars

    April 4, 2015

    Need a healthy snack to help you fuel up before a workout? Discover how a few simple ingredients can turn into delicious protein bars. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, healthy, infographic, marathon, no bake, protein, recipes, running, snacks, training, video

    recipe no bake protein bars
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    6 Heart Healthy Recipes

    February 20, 2015

    Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring and tasteless! Discover recipes to keep your heart and the rest of your body healthy. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: baked pita, dijon pork, hawaiin chicken, Health, healthy, heart, Heart Health, heart healthy recipes, nachos, pasta, recipes, shrimp, sweet potatoes

    Heart Healthy Recipes
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    Recipe: Healthy Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

    February 15, 2015

    Keeping your heart healthy starts with what you eat. Discover delicious and healthy recipes, like Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs, and stay on track. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: chicken, healthy, healthy recipes, heart healthy, heart healthy recipe, kebabs, Our Favorite Chicken Recipes, recipe

    recipe healthy hawaiian chicken kebabs
  • Receta

    Recipe: Dijon Pork with Potatoes and Carrots

    February 12, 2015

    For a heart healthy recipe without much preparation, try our Dijon Pork with Potatoes and Carrots. Get the recipe. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: American Heart Association, healthy, healthy recipes, heart healthy recipes, pork, recipe, recipes, vegetables, Weeknight Dinner Recipes

    recipe dijon pork potatoes carrots
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