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.
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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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7 Gluten-Free Flour Alternatives

June 11, 2016

Navigating the kitchen with Celiac's can be quite a challenge, so we broke down seven gluten-free alternatives to make it easier! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: celiac, Celiac diease, Celiac Disease Center at UPMC, gluten, gluten intolerance, gluten-free, gluten-free diet, gluten-free foods, infographic
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5 Common Food Allergies in Kids and Adults

June 9, 2016

Common food allergies can cause a variety of symptoms in sufferers, ranging from mild rashes to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: anaphylaxis, Food Allergies, Milk Allergy, Peanut Allergy, Soy Allergy
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The Buzz on Bee Pollen: Is It Good for Your Health?

June 7, 2016

Learn about the health benefits and risks of consuming bee pollen, royal jelly, and other bee derived products. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: allergies, Asthma, bee products, cold symptoms
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Healthy Recipe: Curried Pork Tenderloin

June 4, 2016

Looking for a heart healthy dinner recipe with a twist? Try this Curried Pork Tenderloin with cranberry chutney recipe. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: heart healthy recipes, pork tenderloin, Weeknight Dinner Recipes
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What is Binge Eating Disorder

May 31, 2016

Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by compulsive overeating. Learn more about Binge Eating Disorder, including symptoms and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Binge Eating Disorder, depression, obesity
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Heart-Healthy Recipes: Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Sauce

May 28, 2016

Looking for a pan-seared chicken breasts in mushroom sauce recipe? This healthy chicken dish makes for a guilt-free dinner. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Healthy Cooking, Heart Health, Our Favorite Chicken Recipes, recipes
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Is Frozen Yogurt Really Healthy?

May 22, 2016

What's the difference between frozen yogurt and ice cream? And is fro-yo really healthy? Find out more about the nutrition frozen yogurt. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: dairy products, frozen yogurt, Healthy Dessert Recipes, Nutrition, portion control
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Healthy Recipe: Veggie and Goat Cheese Pie

May 21, 2016

Learn how to make vegetable and goat cheese phyllo pie, a delicious and heart-healthy vegetarian treat from UPMC. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes
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Lactose Intolerant? Get Your Calcium Fix Without Consuming Dairy

May 19, 2016

Are you lactose intolerant? Learn more about maintaining a lactose intolerant diet and eating dairy alternatives. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: dairy alternatives, lactose intolerance, lactose-reduced dairy products, milk alternatives