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5 Smart Snacks for People Living with Diabetes

5 Smart Snacks for People Living with Diabetes

Living with diabetes means having to be more intentional about diet decisions, because people with diabetes run nearly double the risk of heart disease. But remember: A diabetes-dictated diet doesn’t necessarily mean going snack-free—instead, it means maintaining a...

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Is the Microwave Really the Best Way to Cook Veggies?

Is the Microwave Really the Best Way to Cook Veggies?

We all know that vegetables are chock full of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that we need in our diet.   But when it comes to cooking vegetables, not all methods are equal. In fact, some take away some of these much-needed health benefits.   Learn the...

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The Skinny on Adding Healthy Fats to Your Diet

The Skinny on Adding Healthy Fats to Your Diet

It’s easy for people to cling to “no-fat” and “low-fat” labels without recognizing the true importance of regulating fat in their diets. A big misconception is that all fat is bad, which causes people to cut necessary fats from their diets and lose health benefits....

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4 Heart-Healthy Valentines Treat Recipes

4 Heart-Healthy Valentines Treat Recipes

Trying to resist chocolate this Valentine's Day? We’ve got you covered with a list of healthy sweet treats. For weekly recipe ideas, check out the Healthy Me PA YouTube channel. Real Fruit Rolls Swap fresh strawberries for a savory treat. Ingredients 3½ cups cut...

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Top 5 Heart-Healthy Cooking Oils

Top 5 Heart-Healthy Cooking Oils

From salad dressings to fried foods, oils are a recipe staple. While each is made of fat, not all oils are created equal. These five cooking oils contain more “healthy” fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats), and less...

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Potato Salad Reduced Fat Recipe

Potato Salad Reduced Fat Recipe

Love potato salad, but hate the high calorie count?   A few simple ingredient swaps will turn this classic picnic dish into a healthy one, too. Did you know you can cut the mayo with healthy whole milk greek yogurt? Or that you can sneak in a serving of veggies...

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Think Outside the Lunchbox

Think Outside the Lunchbox

With a little bit of planning, you can use these healthy lunch choices to pack a meal that will fuel students all day long. Many dietitians recommend starting with a protein such as turkey or beans, adding a whole grain, picking a fruit or vegetable, and including a...

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