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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Fire up the grill and enjoy a healthy and tasty summer season with these recipes and tips.
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    How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

    April 21, 2014

    The amount of exercise a person needs varies depending on many factors. Learn how much you need to be healthy and common exercise routines. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Fitness

    Tagged with: brisk walking, light workouts, obesity, overweight, UPMC BodyChangers, Vicki March MD, weight loss, yoga

    A woman stretches alongside her dog.
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    Video: Discover Your Inner Cook with the PrepAbility Program

    April 11, 2014

    UPMC's PrepAbility progam gives you a one-of-a-kind cooking experience and can help achieve a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about the PrepAbility program. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: cooking, Jeff Gusenoff MD, nutrition, PrepAbility Program, UPMC BodyChangers, Vicki March MD, video

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    6 Tips for Summertime Weight Loss

    March 18, 2014

    Weight loss is common goal to accomplish before the summer season. Learn some quick weight loss tips to help get your body toned for summer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

    Tagged with: hydration, summer weight loss tips, UPMC BodyChangers, Vicki March MD, weight loss

    Learn more about summer weight loss tips
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    Healthy Green Smoothies for St. Patrick’s Day

    March 16, 2014

    Are green smoothies better for you? Learn about healthy alternatives to the typical St. Patrick's Day smoothie. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fruit, Green Smoothies, healthy eating, Healthy Living, leafy greens, recipe, shamrock shake, St. Patrick's Day, Vicki March MD, World Health Organization

    shake it up
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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

    woman running cold weather
  • 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

    healthy holiday recipes cranberry pear sauce
  • Recipe

    Healthy Holiday Recipes: Roasted Pumpkin-Apple Soup

    December 13, 2013

    Looking for an alternative to serve at holiday dinners this year? Print this Pumpkin-Apple Soup recipe, a healthy holiday recipe from UPMC BodyChangers. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: butternut squash, chicken broth, eatwell.com, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh sage, freshly ground pepper, hazelnut oil, hazelnuts, healthy eating, healthy recipe, Holiday Recipes, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, pumpkin recipe, recipe, Roasted Pumpkin-Apple Soup, support group, sweet-tart apples, UPMC BodyChangers, vegetable broth, Vicki March MD, weight loss

    Roasted pumpkin apple soup is a healthier meal option for you around the holidays.

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