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Nutrition

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    5 Veggies You Should Be Eating (But Probably Aren’t)

    May 14, 2017

    Most of us fall short of eating as many veggies as we should. Get started with these five powerhouse vegetables for your daily diet. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Nutrition

    Tagged with: fruits, Nutrition, superfoods, vegetables

    Vegetables in a Grocery store
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    Video: Spice up Your Avocado Toast with These Surprising Toppings

    May 12, 2017

    If you’re already in on the avocado food trend, spice up the topping with a few unusual combinations. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: avocado, avocado toast, Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, healthy eating, Nutrition, recipes, videos

    avocado toast toppings
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    Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Healthy Apple Nacho Recipe

    April 21, 2017

    Switch up your snacking with this sweet treat. Healthy apple nachos can be served as dessert or a snack. Get the recipe. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: healthy eating, healthy recipes, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, sports medicine

    apple nachos recipe
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    Healthy Recipe Ideas: ‘The Healthy Elvis’ Sandwich

    April 16, 2017

    Looking for quick, simple recipes for packed lunches that will keep you on schedule and on a healthy diet? Learn how to make the Healthy Elvis sandwich. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: food ideas, Healthy Living, healthy lunches, healthy recipes, Nutrition, Quick and Easy Recipes

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    Video: Try the Simple and Healthy ‘Tortilizza’

    April 15, 2017

    Your favorite Italian flavors, in an easy-to-prepare roll-up. The tortilizza makes for a great snack or lunch on the go. Get the recipe. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: healthbeat cooks, healthy eating, Nutrition, Quick and Easy Recipes, recipes

    Get the recipe for this healthy tortilizza
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    Bagged Salads and Greens: A Salmonella Risk?

    March 15, 2017

    Bagged salads could be harboring a dirty, and possibly deadly, secret: They provide a rich breeding ground for foodborne illness. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Safety

    Tagged with: bagged greens, food safety, foodborne illness, Nutrition, salads

    Salmonella in bagged salads: Learn about the risks
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    Try These 3 Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

    March 4, 2017

    Try a few of these healthy and naturally "green" recipes in time for St. Patrick's Day. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: healthy recipes, Nutrition, St. Patrick's Day

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    Healthy Eating for the Big Game: Recipes and Tips

    February 2, 2017

    Avoid the guilt — and the extra calories — with our healthy snack suggestions and low-calorie appetizer substitutes. Learn More

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Healthy Living, healthy recipes, Nutrition, recipes, snacks

    There are healthier snacks you can choose for the Big Game!
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    Feeding Babies Peanut Products May Prevent Peanut Allergy

    January 19, 2017

    Feeding peanut products to babies may prevent the development of peanut allergies in children, according to new guidelines. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics

    Tagged with: Food Allergies, Nutrition, peanut allergies, pediatrics

    Is peanut butter healthy for babies
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