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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

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

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

    Get more protein in your diet
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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

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Nutrition

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

    Gardening for Your Health: Fruit and Vegetable Powerhouses
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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

    Find tips for packing simple, delicious back-to-school lunches for kids
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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

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    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

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    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

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