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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Myth or Fact: Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

November 23, 2014

Does turkey really make you sleepy? Not exactly. Learn more about the real cause of Thanksgiving grogginess. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: drowsy, fact or fiction, Fall Flavors Recipes, myth, myth or fact, nap, sleep, sports nutrition, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, tryptophan, turkey
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Eating and Diet Tips During Cancer Treatment

November 13, 2014

Cancer treatment is known to cause side effects, especially taste and appetite change. Find some eating and diet tips to follow during cancer treatment Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Nutrition
Tagged with: biological therapy, cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, energy, Nutrition, radiation therapy, side effects cancer, surgery, surgical oncology
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Sugar Content Comparisons: How Much Is In Your Food?

November 7, 2014

Read about sugar intake and how too much of it can affect your body. Test your knowledge on the average sugar content of various foods and beverages. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: diabetes, diabetes diet, endocrinology, food, Healthy Dessert Recipes, sugar
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Five Tips for Coping with PMS Cravings

November 3, 2014

Do you crave chocolaty treats and salty snacks before your period? Find out how you can curb those PMS cravings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition, Women's Health
Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, fatigue, food cravings, grain products, intense food cravings, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, PMS, potato chips, premenstrual syndrome
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4 Fish Oil Facts to Help Ease Joint Pain

November 2, 2014

Fish oil is a popular alternative for joint pain relief. Check out these 4 fish oil facts to learn about the link between the supplement and joint pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Nutrition, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: anchovies, decoxahexaeonic acid, DHA, Eicosapentatonic acid, EPA, fish oil, fish oil facts, fresh water fish, joint pain, Natural chemicals, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-3s, salmon, sardines, shad, smelt
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Healthy Pumpkin Pie Alternatives

October 31, 2014

Get your fix with these great pumpkin pie alternatives. These healthy recipes help you enjoy the flavor of pumpkin, without extra calories. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fall desserts, Fall Flavors Recipes, healthy desserts, healthy recipes, holiday, oatmeal, omega-3, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice, smoothies
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Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

October 28, 2014

The pumpkin pie flavor packed in this chia pudding will treat you and give a nutritional boost to your diet. Get the recipe. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fiber, holidays, pumpkin, recipe
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Infographic: Pumpkin Spice Breakdown

October 25, 2014

There's more to pumpkin spice than the special flavo rit adds to baked goods. Discover the medical benefits of this signature fall flavor! Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: allspice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, infographic, nutmeg, pumpkin, spice
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Recipe: Steel Cut Overnight Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

October 23, 2014

Wake up to the irresistible smell of pumpkin pie oatmeal! This recipe will help keep you warm on a chilly fall day. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fiber, iron, oatmeal, pumpkin, recipe, Vitamin A