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.

Look for information about:

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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Video: How to Read the New Nutrition Label

March 26, 2019

Learn how to read the new nutrition label to better understand your daily nutritional needs. This video will help you make better choices about the food you eat. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with:
Artículo - 8 Minute Read

Baby Food: A Guide for Making It at Home

March 21, 2019

UPMC Pinnacle offers tips on how to make your own baby food at home. To learn more about introducing solid foods or making your own baby food, contact your child’s pediatrician today. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Pediatrics
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
Receta

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

March 19, 2019

These buffalo cauliflower bites with Greek yogurt ranch will satisfy your cravings. Learn how to make your favorite appetizer healthy. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Healthy Snacks
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6 Foods That May Lower Your Risk of Cancer

March 18, 2019

We often associate healthy eating with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. But did you know there are also some foods that may help lower your risk of cancer? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Nutrition
Tagged with: cancer fighting foods, cancer superfoods, foods that prevent cancer
Artículo - 7 Minute Read

A Spoonful of Sugar: Are All Sugars the Same?

March 18, 2019

There are such things as unhealthy sugars and healthy sugars that occur naturally. Check out our blog and learn all about sugar and its effects on the body! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health
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Healthy Swaps: Try This Homemade Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe

March 14, 2019

Give your fave cheat meal a healthy twist. This cauliflower crust recipe is easy, nutritious, and tastes great with your favorite toppings. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Pizza Recipes
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

How to Boost Your Brain Power: 4 Things to Do and 4 Things to Eat

March 12, 2019

Do you wish you could have just a little more brain power? Learn the 8 things you can do right now to naturally boost your brain to improve memory and concentration! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

How to Eat Right, Bite by Bite

March 10, 2019

March is National Nutrition Month, a campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to bring awareness to nutrition by encouraging the public to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Nutrition
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

How to Add More Protein to Your Vegetarian Diet

January 16, 2019

Vegetarians can often have trouble incorporating nonanimal proteins into their diet. Learn more about protein-packed, plant-based foods for vegetarians. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: pescetarian, protein for vegetarians, protein sources, Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes