Nutrition

Eating healthier can transform your overall health, but it’s not always simple. Find fun recipes, nutrition guides, and tips to help you eat smarter. Our nutrition articles and information give you the know-how you need to make healthier choices. Our recipe videos show you step by step how to prepare delicious and healthful meals for your busy lifestyle.

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Diets for Diabetes.
Simple and Healthy Recipes.
Healthy School Lunches.
The Effectiveness of Detoxes.
Mocktails for Any Season.
Collagen Supplements.
How to Read a Nutrition Label.
A Guide to Making Baby Food at Home
How to Boost Your Brain Power With Food.
What Is Overeating? How to Control Your Portions.

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Healthy Snacks to Power Studying

August 19, 2019

Nutritious snacks are an important component of a balanced diet. That is especially true during the long hours spent studying. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Healthy Snacks, Nutrition for Young Adults, Pinnacle Health
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Heart-Healthy Foods?

August 16, 2019

Ready to learn about heart healthy foods? Take the quiz to see what you know and to get tips for heart healthy eating from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
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Trendy Celery Juice: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

August 14, 2019

Celery juice is the juice extracted from stalks of fresh celery, and it’s the latest veggie to hit the juicing trend. Find out if it's worth it from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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An Overview of Healthy Cooking Oils and How to Use Them

August 12, 2019

Find out which healthy cooking oils you should be stocking in your pantry, plus discover the worst cooking oils for your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: AskADietitian@upmc.edu, Avocado oil, best cooking oils, coconut oil, Cooking oils, FDA, healthy cooking oils, Heart Health, Mediterranean diet, Nutrition, oil, olive oil, stroke, United States
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Health Benefits of Coffee: How Much Should You Drink?

July 12, 2019

We already know that your first cup of coffee can provide a jolt of caffeine to help get you started each morning. Is it good for you? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health
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Foods High in Fiber: What You Should Be Eating

July 2, 2019

Learn about the foods high in fiber that should be part of your daily diet and their important nutritional benefits. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Stomach irritation, UPMC Nutrition Services
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The Health Benefits of Avocados

June 6, 2019

Avocados offer a number of health benefits. But, how can you incorporate them into your diet? Find out from our registered dietitian! View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Video Recipe: How to Make Zoodles Bolognese

May 29, 2019

Learn how to make this easy and nutritious dinner. Your favorite lean-turkey bolognese recipe will go perfectly with zucchini as a pasta substitute. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pasta Night Recipes
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Video Recipe: Garlic and Tomato Zoodles

May 22, 2019

This light and veggie-filled dish is the perfect substitute for pasta night. Make this zoodle recipe next time you are craving carbs. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pasta Night Recipes