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    5 Common Cholesterol Myths and Facts

    September 26, 2017

    Can you separate your cholesterol myths and facts? Learn five key facts about cholesterol and how to keep your level in a healthy range. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Atherosclerosis, familial hypercholesterolemia, healthy lifestyle, heart healthy, high cholesterol

    Cholesterol myths and facts
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    Tips for a Heart-Healthy Thanksgiving

    November 20, 2016

    Host a heart-healthier Turkey Day with these healthy Thanksgiving recipes and ideas for your main dish, side dishes, and desserts. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: autumn, heart, heart healthy, Thanksgiving

    Host a heart-healthier Turkey Day with these healthy Thanksgiving recipes and ideas for your main dish, side dishes, and desserts.
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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
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    Recipe: Baked Pita with Cheese, Tomatoes and Cucumbers

    February 10, 2015

    Keeping your heart healthy starts with what you eat. Discover delicious and healthy recipes, like Baked Pita with Cheese and Veggies, and stay on track. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: American Heart Association, healthy, heart healthy, heart healthy recipe, heart month, pita, Quick and Easy Recipes, recipes, vegetables

    recipe baked pita cheese tomatoes cucumbers
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    Recipe: Cinnamon Quinoa with Peaches

    February 8, 2015

    For a hearty and nutritious breakfast try serving up quinoa instead of oatmeal. Get the recipe for this delicious meal. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: breakfast, Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, fruit, healthy, healthy recipe, heart healthy, heart healthy recipe, quinoa, recipe, recipes

    Try quinoa instead of oatmeal for a hearty and nutritious breakfast
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    Heart-Healthy Recipe: Sweet Potato Nachos

    February 1, 2015

    Cravings are inevitable, but what you do to satisfy them is entirely up to you. Discover this heart-healthy snack: Sweet Potato Nachos! Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: heart healthy, nachos, olive oil, recipes, snacks, sweet potato

    sweet potato nachos
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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

    recipe tomato basil bruschetta
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    Recipe: Black Beans, Tomato, and Corn Salsa

    September 24, 2014

    We're reinventing your favorite snack. Check out this healthy alternative to traditional salsa, featuring corn, tomato, and black beans. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: black beans, corn, dip, healthy, heart healthy, Quick and Easy Recipes, recipe, salsa, tomato

    Check out this healthy alternative to traditional salsa, featuring corn, tomato, and black beans.
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    Recipe: Sauteed Spinach & Tilapia

    July 16, 2014

    Looking for a light recipe to add to your weeknight routine? Try this sautéed spinach and tilapia recipe for your next family meal. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fish, Fresh Spinach Day, heart healthy, recipe, spinach, tilapia, Weeknight Dinner Recipes

    Find the recipe for sauteed spinach and tilapia
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