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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Hydration 101: What You Need to Know

August 13, 2015

At risk for dehydration? Check out this infographic and article to learn about hydration best practices and learn how to avoid dehydration. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: dehydration, drinking, hydrating fruit, hydration, infographic, mobile featured, Nutrition, Ron DeAngelo, water
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How to Recover from Overeating

August 10, 2015

After a night of overeating or excessive drinking, follow a few simple tips get back on a healthier track. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: hangover, overeating, overindulgence, pizza, Thanksgiving
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What’s In Your Soda?

July 30, 2015

While delicious, soda can be damaging to your health. Check out our infographic to find out what soda is made with, and the associated health risks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: aspartame, caffeine, coca cola, cola, diabetes, infographic, pop, soda, soft drink, sugar
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Ask the Expert: Intestinal Transplant

July 23, 2015

Some transplant surgeries aren't as straightforward as others. Our expert explains how an intestinal transplant is much more complex. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: intestinal rehabilitation, intestinal transplant, organ donation, small bowel replacement, total parenteral nutrition, transplant
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How Your Brain Makes Food Decisions

July 14, 2015

Did you know that your brain makes over 200 subconscious food decisions daily? Find out what this means for your health and weight management. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: brain, food, food decisions, Health Sciences Academy, healthy food decisions, Nutrition, weight management
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Food and Heart Health Myths

July 13, 2015

Not everything about a heart-healthy diet has to be bland and boring. It can be delicious too! Get the facts about common food and heart health myths. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: fact or fiction, food and heart health, healthy eating, heart, myths and facts
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Is Eating Before Bed Okay?

July 2, 2015

Fact or fiction - does eating food before bed have negative effects on your sleep patterns? Find the truth in our blog post about eating before slumber. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: acid reflux, bed, eat, eating, food, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, heartburn, night, sleep, snack, stomach pain, stomachache, weight
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Health Benefits of Almond Milk

June 25, 2015

Almond milk provides a good source of vitamins and promotes strong bones and healthy blood pressure. Learn more about the benefits of almond milk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: almond milk, health benefits of almond milk, healthy skin, infographic, kidney disorders, osteoporosis
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Beat the Heat with Heart Healthy Food

June 23, 2015

Looking for heart healthy food for your next picnic or cookout? Find healthy options here, ranging from fresh fruits and veggies to healthy grill options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: alternatives to burger buns, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, heart healthy food, hydration, omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple, watermelon