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5 Ways to Get More Protein into Your Diet

March 16, 2018

It can be hard to incorporate protein seamlessly into your diet. Here are five ways to add more protein to dishes and meals you already love. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: diet, Health, nutrition, protein, USDA, Wellness

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Gardening for Your Health: Fruit and Vegetable Powerhouses

August 25, 2014

Discover five fruits and vegetables that can be beneficial to your health and how they can make a difference in your diet. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: American Institute for Cancer Research, disease prevention, gardening, Healthy Living, nutrition, phytochemicals, Recipes from the Garden, USDA

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Back-to-School Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches

August 16, 2014

It's becoming more common for school-age children to take packed lunches to school. Learn how to make healthy choices for your child's lunch. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition, Pediatrics

Tagged with: back to school, Dairy, fruits, grains, healthy food choices, healthy school lunches, MyPlate, oils, protein, Silva Arslanian MD, USDA, vegetables

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Flower Power: Broccoli Packs a Healthy Punch

July 10, 2014

Discover how adding broccoli to your diet can relieve the body of toxins caused by air pollution. Learn how you can easily include broccoli in your meals. Read More

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Categorized as: Cancer Care, Nutrition

Tagged with: broccoli, cooking ideas, disease prevention, fiber, gardening, garlic, healthy eating, heart healthy, nutrition, organic, University of Pittsburgh, USDA, vegetables, Vitamin C, vitamin K

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Canned Seafood, an Easy Alternative to Fresh Fish

July 2, 2014

Learn about the health benefits of canned fish and seafood, as well as ingredients in certain seafood products that may be hazardous to your health. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: American Heart Association, BPA-free, canned fish, canned seafood, mercury, Monterey Bay Aquarium, omega-3 fatty acids, salmon, seafood, Seafood Watch Program, trout, tuna, USDA