Let's Move Pittsburgh Blog
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Jan 102020Food Allergies, Part 2: FPIES
FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) is a rare food allergy that affects the GI (gastrointestinal) tract of young children and causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. Symptoms of the condition can present...
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Jan 032020Why Do You Go to Bed?
We all need sleep. We spend almost a third of our lives in bed1. On our Let’s Move Pittsburgh blog, we talk a lot about establishing sustainable, healthy habits when it comes to nutrition and physical activity. But we never...
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Dec 182019Local Winter Activities for the Whole Family
As the weather gets colder we begin to cozy up indoors. Snow days and harsh winter weather can make it difficult to keep kids occupied during the day. Here are five ways you can keep your family busy and active during the winter...
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Dec 1720194 Things You Should Know About the Annals of Internal Medicine Red Meat Study
Two months ago, a privately funded organization, known as NutriRECS, proposed revisions to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans concerning meat intake. Contrary to the World Cancer Research Fund’s recommendations of reducing...
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Dec 122019Food Allergies, Part 1: Overview and Definitions
Special dietary needs are quickly becoming more widely recognized and accepted, reflected by increasingly accommodating menu options, entire aisles reserved for gluten-free goods, and school policies that create safe environments...
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Dec 032019One Pot Indian Cooking: Moong Dhal Kitchedi
In this Let’s Move Pittsburgh spotlight, we are featuring this blog post written by a Phipps’ favorite, Jayashree Iyengar. As the first instructor of the Phipps' culinary arts classes, Jayashree continues to bring...
