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Fall Cooking on a Budget - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 This month, Laura is tackling the cost of food and helping us to meet our daily nutrient requirements while...
Lending Hearts
Oct 5, 2022


Greek Quinoa Salad
By Stephanie Wharton Greek Quinoa Salad This salad is a freestyle salad meaning that the measurements of the ingredients aren’t all that...
Stephanie Wharton
Sep 26, 2022


2022 Lending Hearts Topgolf Outing presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
On September 22, 2023, Lending Hearts hosted the annual Lending Hearts Topgolf Outing presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. It was...
Lending Hearts
Sep 23, 2022


September 2022 e-Newsletter
⛳️ It's your last chance to register for the Lending Hearts Topgolf outing! ⛳️ See the full newsletter by clicking HERE
Lending Hearts
Sep 13, 2022


Packing a Healthy Lunch for School or Work - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos
September is Family Meals Month! Today is a great way to kick off September, Labor Day around the corner and back to school. It leaves...
Lending Hearts
Aug 31, 2022


Mindfulness with Aimee: Pediatric Cancer Support Mindfulness Program by Lending Hearts
Let Aimee take you on a guided tour along the meditation path at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She shares ways for you to...
Lending Hearts
Aug 16, 2022


August 2022 e-Newsletter
🎉 Your monthly Lending Hearts update has hit your inbox! Check it out! 🎉 See the full newsletter by clicking HERE
Lending Hearts
Aug 10, 2022


Correction to Topgolf announcement in July 2022 e-Newsletter
Correction to Topgolf announcement in previously posted newsletter
Lending Hearts
Jul 12, 2022


July 2022 e-Newsletter
Last Chance for 11% off our Topgolf event tickets!
Lending Hearts
Jul 12, 2022


Panel Discussion: Coping with Cancer-Managing Stress & Balancing Priorities with Dr. Laurie Ferguson
This evening's panel discussion is led by Dr. Laurie Ferguson, PhD and focuses on managing stress and balancing priorities while coping...
Lending Hearts
Jun 14, 2022


Tomato Bursted Salad
By Stephanie Wharton This vibrant dish only takes a few moments to prepare, but you’ll feel like you’re dining in an upscale Italian...
Stephanie Wharton
Jun 10, 2022


Yoga with Krystle: Pediatric Cancer Support Yoga Program by Lending Hearts
The most important part of yoga is breathing. Today, Krystle shares her singing bowl and how it reminds you to breathe. Many thanks to...
Lending Hearts
May 16, 2022


Yoga with Krystle: Pediatric Cancer Support Yoga Program by Lending Hearts
Today, Krystle shares light movement and breathing techniques as she guides you through today's class. Many thanks to UPMC Children's...
Lending Hearts
May 16, 2022


Early Harvest: Delicious recipes for Spring Fruits and Vegetables - Nutrition & Cooking Demo
Join Laura Zervos today as she prepares multiple dishes using Spring fruits and vegetables. Recipes include: Beans, Greens, and Roast...
Lending Hearts
Mar 30, 2022


Avo Gallo Pinto
By Stephanie Wharton Gallo pinto is a traditional dish of rice and beans from Central America. In this dish we add salsa, fresh cilantro,...
Stephanie Wharton
Jan 18, 2022


Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Meal
By Stephanie Wharton Good sheet pan meals, especially ones with roasted Brussels Sprouts and creamy potatoes, are simple and delicious...
Stephanie Wharton
Dec 15, 2021


The Resilient Warrior-Rediscovering the Coping Mindset
December 8, 2021 Taking back control. Finding empowerment. Courage. I am not my cancer. This panel discussion is to help those...
Lending Hearts
Dec 8, 2021


Super Smoothies
Be sure to watch Laura's nutritional lesson and demonstration in creating super smoothies! Today's shakes include: peanut butter & banana...
Lending Hearts
Oct 28, 2021


Acai Smoothie Bowl
By Stephanie Wharton Açaî berries are considered a Brazilian superfood. Grown in the Amazon, these berries are nutrient dense and contain...
Stephanie Wharton
Oct 6, 2021


Fighting Inflammation: How to Include Omega 3's in Your Eating - Nutrition & Cooking Demo with Laura
By Laura Zervos, MBA, RDN, LDN Dietitian and Food Consultant This month, Laura shares with us various food sources for adding more Omega...
Lending Hearts
Aug 26, 2021
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