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  • Article - 27 Second Read

    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

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

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

  • Recipe

    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
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Help Your Digestive System with These 5 Foods

    September 3, 2014

    Certain foods are better for digestion than others. Check out this list of the best foods for your digestive system to learn what will benefit you most. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: banana, chicken, colon cancer, digestive disorder, Digestive System, fiber, fish, fruit, ginger, irritable bowel disorder, irritable bowl syndrome, lean meat, motion sickness, nausea, probiotic, smoothies, steak, vomiting, whole grains, yogurt

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    Eat Smart: Picture Your Plate

    July 6, 2014

    A nutritious diet is essential to your overall health. Learn more about how to eat smart and how you can use your dinner plate to control portion sizes. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Dairy, diabetes, Dinner, fats, food, fruit, healthy eating, meat, milk, portion sizes, protein, starch, UPMC Centers for Diabetes Education and Support, vegetable

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    Healthy Green Smoothies for St. Patrick’s Day

    March 16, 2014

    Are green smoothies better for you? Learn about healthy alternatives to the typical St. Patrick's Day smoothie. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fruit, Green Smoothies, healthy eating, Healthy Living, leafy greens, recipe, shamrock shake, St. Patrick's Day, Vicki March MD, World Health Organization

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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Finding Healthy Food Options in Common Foods

    February 20, 2014

    Find out which healthy food options fit best into your meal plan – Eat This, Not That. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: canned, chicken, diet, eat this not that, frozen, fruit, healthy food choices, meal plan, Nutrition, red meat, smoothie, vegetables, vitamins, whole grain

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