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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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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
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Is Shellfish Healthy for You?

November 18, 2015

Most dietary guidelines recommend eating more seafood. Shellfish are a great addition to any diet, with numerous health benefits. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: heart disease, seafood, shellfish, shrimp
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Infographic: Benefits of Chili

November 12, 2015

Nothing wards off the cold, or packs nutrients into one tiny bowl, quite like chili. Find out the benefits in our infographic. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: autumn, chili, healthy recipe, healthy recipes
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Infographic: Bariatric Recovery Meal Plans

November 4, 2015

Recovery from bariatric surgery comes one notch at a time. We outlined a meal plan for each step on your journey! Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: bariatric recovery, bariatric surgery, bariatric surgery meal plan, diet plan, meal plan
Article - 4 Minute Read

Mindful Eating Q&A with Tessa Wellmon, RD

October 24, 2015

Distractions can wreak havoc on your diet, so it is essential to incorporate mindful eating habits into your lifestyle. Tessa Wellmon, RD, gives some tips! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, healthy eating tips, healthy lifestyle, mindfulness, Nutrition
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5 Healthy Halloween Treats for Your Kids

October 15, 2015

Keeping your child away from piles of candy can be a challenge. Try one of our healthy Halloween treats to keep them entertained without the sugar rush. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: Fall Flavors Recipes, Halloween, healthy halloween snacks, healthy snack ideas, Healthy Snacks
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Jump on the Pumpkin Bandwagon!

October 14, 2015

There's one word that has become synonymous with fall -- pumpkin! This season, find delicious ways to incorporate pumpkin into your diet. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: autumn, healthy pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin spice, pumpkin spice latte
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Tropical “Teal” Smoothie Bowl

September 29, 2015

Smoothies make it easy to spice up your breakfast routine. Try this tropical smoothie bowl, made in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy breakfasts, ovarian cancer awareness, recipes, smoothie, smoothie bowl, Smoothie Recipes
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What Are the Intestines?

September 6, 2015

Ever wonder how all that food you eat gets turned into the energy you use every day? Learn how your large and small intestines work. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: abdominal pain, Common intestinal diseases, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, energy, fatigue, fever, food, IBD, IBS, Intestinal Diseases, intestines, large intestines, small intestines