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    An Overview of Healthy Cooking Oils and How to Use Them

    August 12, 2019

    Find out which healthy cooking oils you should be stocking in your pantry, plus discover the worst cooking oils for your health. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: AskADietitian@upmc.edu, Avocado oil, best cooking oils, coconut oil, Cooking oils, FDA, healthy cooking oils, Heart Health, Mediterranean diet, nutrition, oil, olive oil, stroke, United States

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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Substitute These Low-Calorie Veggies for High-Carb Ingredients

    May 21, 2019

    Cutting calories or carbs? Here are six easy ways to replace not-so-healthy food with low-calorie veggies. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: 412-647-8762, apple chips, AskADietitian@upmc.edu, carb replacements, energy, fewer carbs, food processor, low calorie veggies, nutrition services, olive oil

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Is Butter Healthy for You?

    May 6, 2015

    Believe it or not, recent research shows that butter contains vitamins and healthy fats that are encouraged in our diet. Find some alternatives as well. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: applesauce, butter, cholesterol, greek yogurt, healthy alternatives, high fat, nutrition, olive oil

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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

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    Healthy Grilling Tips and Safety

    May 17, 2014

    Grilling makes everything better. Fire up the grill and enjoy a healthy and tasty summer season with these recipes and tips. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition, Safety

    Tagged with: carcinogen heterocyclic amines, colorectal cancer, garlic, HCA, healthy grilling, Kansas State University, microwave, National Cancer Institute, olive oil, pancreatic cancer, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, UPMC BodyChangers, Vicki March MD

    Fire up the grill and enjoy a healthy and tasty summer season with these recipes and tips.

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