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  • Galería

    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!
  • 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

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  • Galería

    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

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  • Galería

    Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids on the Go

    September 30, 2014

    Learn about building healthy eating habits for children by encouraging them to eat healthy after-school snacks, designed for athletes and kids on the go. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: after school, back to school, healthy eating habits, hydration, kids, overeating, pediatrics, portion control, snacking, snacks, trail mix, water bottles

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  • Artículo - 40 Second Read

    Safe or Out: What to Eat at the Ballpark (Infographic)

    August 8, 2014

    Next time you're at a baseball game, don't let stadium food knock your diet off track. Discover which foods are safe and which are out. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: baseball, beer, burger, diet, healthy eating, hot dogs, snacks, soda, summer

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  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    How to Combat Acid Reflux

    February 23, 2014

    Learn more about how to alleviate acid reflux and heartburn without sacrificing the foods and drinks you love. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: acid reflux, caffeine, cingulate gyrus, diet, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, heartburn, low-fat, snacks, spicy food

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