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    Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe: Sweet Potato Chips with Yogurt Dip

    November 29, 2019

    Don't waste those leftover sweet potatoes you thought you would use for Thanksgiving. Make these easy and healthy Sweet Potato Chips. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: autumn, Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving

    Sweet Potato Chips
  • Article - 6 Minute Read

    Tasty Ideas for a Vegan or Vegetarian Thanksgiving

    November 15, 2018

    Planning a vegan or vegetarian Thanksgiving? It can still be traditional and satisfying. These recipes are perfect for any celebration. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: holiday, Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving, turkey substitute, vegan thanksgiving, vegetarian thanksgiving

    Learn how to prepare these vegan and vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes.
  • Recipe

    Light Pumpkin Bundt Cake That Doesn’t Taste So Light

    December 9, 2016

    This low-calorie take on a cold-weather classic makes for a pleasing holiday confection. Get the recipe for light pumpkin bundt cake. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: autumn, Fall Flavors Recipes, healthy eating, healthy recipes, holidays, nutrition, Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe, recipes, Thanksgiving

    light pumpkin bundt cake recipe
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    5 Simple Tips for a Heart-Healthy Holiday Season

    December 6, 2016

    The holiday season can place a big strain on your cardiovascular health. Learn how you can feel your best with these healthy tips. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: American Heart Association, chest pains, Christmas, heart attack, heart healthy holidays, Thanksgiving

    Tips on how you can have a heart healthy holiday season
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Tips for a Heart-Healthy Thanksgiving

    November 20, 2016

    Host a heart-healthier Turkey Day with these healthy Thanksgiving recipes and ideas for your main dish, side dishes, and desserts. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: autumn, heart, heart healthy, Thanksgiving

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    How to Recover from Overeating

    August 10, 2015

    After a night of overeating or excessive drinking, follow a few simple tips get back on a healthier track. Learn More

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: hangover, overeating, overindulgence, pizza, Thanksgiving

    Learn how to prevent overeating
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    6 Sneaky Ways to Burn Calories with Your Family this Thanksgiving

    December 2, 2014

    Learn about fun and creative ways to burn some of the calories of the Thanksgiving feast with your family. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: 5k, autumn, black friday, exercise, football, holidays, lifting heavy objects, parade, pumpkin pie, running, Thanksgiving, turkey trot, walking

    burn-calories-family-thanksgiving
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Thanksgiving Safety Tips for All

    November 25, 2014

    Follow these helpful Thanksgiving safety tips to ensure you and your family stay safe on Thanksgiving Day as well as during the rest of the holiday season. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Poison Center

    Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

    Tagged with: accidental poisoning, autumn, carbon monoxide, environmental exposure, food poisoning, Michael Lynch, Pittsburgh Poison Center, Thanksgiving, turkey

    family at thanksgiving
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Myth or Fact: Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

    November 23, 2014

    Does turkey really make you sleepy? Not exactly. Learn more about the real cause of Thanksgiving grogginess. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Nutrition

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: drowsy, fact or fiction, Fall Flavors Recipes, myth, myth or fact, nap, sleep, sports nutrition, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, tryptophan, turkey

    myth fact turkey make sleepy
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