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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 Nutrition Services
Categorized as: 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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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: apple chips, AskADietitian@upmc.edu, carb replacements, energy, fewer carbs, food processor, low calorie veggies, nutrition services, olive oil
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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

olive oil

An Overview of Healthy Cooking Oils and How to Use Them

Substitute These Low-Calorie Veggies for High-Carb Ingredients

Is Butter Healthy for You?

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Heart-Healthy Recipe: Sweet Potato Nachos

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