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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What You Should Know About Collagen Supplements

May 7, 2021

Collagen peptide supplements have been getting a lot of attention lately. Are there real health benefits? And should you add them to your list of supplements? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Nutrition
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Recipe

Recipe: Simple, Healthy Gazpacho

September 21, 2020

Unlike many soups, gazpacho is served cold, making it a perfect meal solution on a sweltering summer night. Learn how to make it! View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Soups
Article - 4 Minute Read

Should I Take Vitamins?

August 24, 2020

Should you take vitamin or mineral supplements? Here are some considerations before you buy a bottle. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Mediterranean Diet Specific Dishes

August 14, 2020

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help reverse non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Discover five delicious recipes that reduce the amount of fat in your liver. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Center for Liver Diseases
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Diet for Fatty Liver Disease

July 30, 2020

What is the best diet for fatty liver disease? Learn which foods are good — and which are not — for people with fatty liver disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Center for Liver Diseases
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Video Recipe

Video Recipe: Sheet Pan Garlic Ginger Chicken

May 28, 2020

Make this simple and low-maintenance meal prep option, with huge flavor and no refined sugar. Watch how to prepare, and serve in this video recipe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Our Favorite Chicken Recipes
Article - 4 Minute Read

Eating Healthy During COVID-19

April 15, 2020

Disclaimer: At UPMC HealthBeat, we strive to provide the most up-to-date facts in our stories when we publish them. We also make updates to our content as information changes. However, education about COVID-19 can shift quickly based on new data, emerging variants, or other factors. The information in this story was accurate as of its… Read More

Medically Reviewed by Nutrition
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: COVID-19
Video Recipe

Video Recipe: Stealthy-Healthy Hearty Oatmeal

March 10, 2020

A quick and easy breakfast doesn't have to be boring or unhealthy. Learn how to make breakfast more delicious with this easy oatmeal recipe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Nutrition
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
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What Are the Benefits of Elderberry?

February 19, 2020

For centuries, cultures have used elderberries for food and medicine. But what exactly are the benefits of elderberry — and how legitimate are they? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
Tagged with: benefits of elderberry, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, common cold, diabetes, elderberry uses, immune systems, inflammation, influenza