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How to Burn off Your Thanksgiving Meal

November 22, 2014

Now that you have "gobbled" down all the turkey and stuffing from Thanksgiving, it's time to burn off those calories and "step" to a healthier you! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: autumn, calories, fitness, infographic, Thanksgiving, turkey, walking

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Pump Up Your Body With a Pumpkin Workout!

November 17, 2014

Pump up your body during the holidays using pumpkins! Check out this infographic for 7 easy exercises that you can do at home with a pumpkin and 2 gourds. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: calories, exercise, gourd, pumpkin, Thanksgiving, unconventional, workout

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Lose that Post Holiday Weight…and Keep it Off

January 3, 2014

Read tips from UPMC BodyChangers to help lose that post-holiday weight and make some healthy lifestyle choices. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, calorie, drink water, exercise, fiber, fruits, gym, healthy breakfast, holidays, Journal of Nutrition, lifestyle choice, lose weight, New Year's Day, nuts, Obesity Research, Thanksgiving, vegetables, Vicki March MD, weight loss, whole grains

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4 Heart-Healthy Holiday Beverages to Enjoy

December 23, 2013

Check out healthy alternatives for traditional holiday drinks to help you stay on track during the holidays, and cut calories without sacrificing flavor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

Tagged with: apple cider, apple juice, autumn, Christmas, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cocktails, cranberries, eggnog, healthy recipes, heart healthy, holiday season, hot chocolate, low-fat, mini-marshmallows, nutmeg, recipe, skim milk, sugar-free, Thanksgiving, winter, winter beverage

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10 Tips to Help Manage Your Diabetes During the Holiday Season

December 19, 2013

Find tips to manage diabetes during the holiday season and print our recipe for a healthy holiday meal from the UPMC HealthBeat. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: applesauce, autumn, corn bread, diabetes, fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, granny smith, holiday season, low fat shredded cheese, low-fat, low-fat cottage cheese, onion, paprika, portion control, recipe, sage, stuffing, Thanksgiving, thyme, turkey breast, yogurt

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Breezing Through the Holidays Gluten-Free

December 17, 2013

Read tips from the Celiac Disease Center at UPMC to help you make it through the holidays on your gluten-free diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: autumn, barley, bread, celiac disease, Celiac Disease Center at UPMC, cereal, Christmas, crackers, fish, fruits, gluten intolerance, gluten-free products, gluten-free stuffing, holidays, immune system, malabsorption of nutrients, Marc Schwartz MD, meat, pasta, rye, seafood, Thanksgiving, vegetables, wheat, winter

Recipe

Healthy Holiday Recipes: Cranberry Pear Sauce

December 15, 2013

Print the recipe for Cranberry Pear Sauce, one of the healthy holiday recipes provided by UPMC BodyChangers. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: autumn, Bartlett pears, Christmas, cranberry pear sauce, cranberry sauce, dried cherries, fresh cranberries, healthy eating, healthy recipe, Holiday Recipes, recipe, sugar, Thanksgiving, UPMC BodyChangers, Vicki March MD, winter