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Healthy Holidays: 4-Ingredient Chocolate-Peppermint Bark

December 23, 2017

Try this healthy peppermint bark recipe. This 4-ingredient treat includes honey and peppermint extract for flavor without the extra calories. Learn More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Christmas, healthy eating, Holiday Recipes, Nutrition, recipe
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Healthy Holiday Recipe: Greek Yogurt Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

December 22, 2017

While you may be tempted to reach for Christmas cookies and sweets, this Greek yogurt chocolate peppermint mousse is a great guilt-free substitute. Learn More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Christmas, healthy eating, Holiday Recipes, Nutrition, recipe, winter
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Sports Bites: Overnight Oats Recipe

December 8, 2017

Our overnight oats recipe is offers up protein and fruit to start your day off on the right foot. Switch up the fruit and fillings to make your own version. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, healthy eating, Nutrition, recipes
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Video Recipe: Two Ways to Snack on Sweet Potatoes

December 1, 2017

Packed with vitamins A and C, sweet potatoes are a great addition to any meal. Learn two new ways to incorporate them into your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, sweet potato recipe, sweet potatoes, video recipes
Article - 23 Minute Read

What Does It Mean to Eat Mindfully?

December 1, 2017

Mindfullness involves paying deliberate, non-judgmental attention to one’s internal processes and external environment. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: New Year's Day, New Year's resolutions, Pinnacle Health
Recipe

Sports Bites: Post-Workout Smoothie

November 13, 2017

This smoothie recipe is full of protein and vitamins to restore your muscles. In our version, we use Greek yogurt and fruit for natural sweetness. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: healthy eating, Nutrition, recipes, Smoothie Recipes
Article - 2 Minute Read

After School Special: Fueling for Practice and Game Day

November 13, 2017

Here are three key tips from our expert sports dietitians on making your school day and practice fuel the best it's ever been. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: New Here, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, healthy eating, Nutrition, sports medicine, tips for athletes
Video Recipe

Video: Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Recipe

October 23, 2017

Warm-up on a cold morning with our baked pumpkin oatmeal recipe. These wholesome flavors are perfectly paired with the changing seasons. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Fall Flavors Recipes, healthy eating, video recipe
Video Recipe

Video Recipe: Sugar-Free, DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte

October 14, 2017

This version of the pumpkin spiced latte saves calories by cutting out sugar and fatty toppings — plus, it's dairy-free. Get the recipe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Fall Flavors Recipes, healthy eating, pumpkin spiced latte, video recipes