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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Bullet Proof Coffee: Is It Really Better for You?

January 25, 2016

Proponents of 'Bulletproof Coffee' encourage blending 1 tbsp of coconut oil with 1 tsp of butter in place of cream or milk. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
Artículo - 7 Minute Read

Diet After Nissen Fundoplication Surgery for GERD

January 16, 2016

Follow this diet and sample menu following Nissen fundoplication surgery to correct GERD or repair a hernia. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, hiatal hernia, intrathoracic stomach, Nissen fundoplication surgery
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

The Right Diet For GERD: Suggested Foods and Sample Menu

January 5, 2016

Learn about GERD, common symptoms, the foods you should avoid to help relieve symptoms, and healthier alternatives to incorporate into your daily diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, heartburn
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Can Bariatric Surgery Help Type 2 Diabetes?

December 31, 2015

It's clear that bariatric surgery can be a useful tool for people who need to lose 100 pounds or more. It may also help you reverse diabetes. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: bariatric procedure, bariatric surgery, diabetes, gastric banding, gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable band surgery, weight loss
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Infographic: Holiday Meat Carved and Compared

December 14, 2015

Tessa Wellman, a registered dietician, helps us break down the best holiday meat choices for this season in this fun infographic. Learn more. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: autumn, Christmas, duck, ham, holiday, infographic, lamb, meat, red meat, roast beef, turkey, turkey breast
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

What Is the Low FODMAP Diet?

December 3, 2015

For people suffering from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the following a low FODMAP diet may help relieve some of their symptoms. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: diet, food, irritable bowel syndrome
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Are Pickles Healthy? 6 Not-So-Sour Facts About Pickles

November 28, 2015

Salty and crunchy, pickles have a number of benefits to them – other than just being a delicious snack! Discover more facts about pickles! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: electrolytes, pickles, Probiotics
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A Beginner’s Guide to Portion Control

November 27, 2015

It's nearly impossibly to out-exercise a poor diet, so portion control is essential to weight loss. We break down your typical plate. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: diet, Nutrition, portion control, portion sizes, serving sizes
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Is it Bad to Sleep After a Meal?

November 25, 2015

What happens to your body when you fall asleep immediately following a meal? Find out if it's unhealthy and discover foods you can eat before bed. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: eating, sleep, weight gain