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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Understanding 3 Common Nutrient Deficiencies

December 18, 2019

Discover common nutrient deficiencies and how to prevent them. Plus, learn whether you should consider taking a multivitamin.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: anemia, calcium, CDC, deficiency, dietary supplements, iron, Iron deficiency, NIH, nutrition, osteoporosis, University of Michigan, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine, Vitamin D
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Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe: Sweet Potato Chips with Yogurt Dip

November 29, 2019

Don't waste those leftover sweet potatoes you thought you would use for Thanksgiving. Make these easy and healthy snacks that will kick your cravings!View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: autumn, Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving
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Health Benefits of Kombucha: Is Kombucha Good for You?

November 26, 2019

Are the health benefits of kombucha all they're cracked up to be, or is this fizzy drink just another passing trend? Get the details here.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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9 Holiday Leftovers You Can Make into Deliciously Healthy Meals

November 21, 2019

Many holiday traditions involve food. Lots of it. Whether you hosted a party or were gifted with leftovers, you’ll have extra food on hand during the holiday season. But don’t settle for another reheated dinner or cold sandwich. Why not reimagine those leftovers into new, nutritious dishes? Here are some tips to help you use…Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: Holiday Recipes, holiday season, Pinnacle Health, recipes
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The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

November 19, 2019

Learn what the MIND diet is and how following it could slow or prevent an age-related decline in brain function.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: age-related disorders, Alzheimer's disease, brain health, dementia, depression, diabetes, diseases, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mediterranean, MIND diet, stroke
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Your Guide to an Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Foods That Reduce Inflammation

November 12, 2019

You may have more influence over your health than you think. Here's the impact adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can have — and how you can get started.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: inflammation
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UPMC School Partners Land on ‘America’s Healthiest Schools’ List

November 8, 2019

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh partnered with about 70 western Pennsylvania schools as part of the national Healthy Schools Program during the 2018-19 academic year. A handful of them recently received recognition.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Pediatrics
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Quiz: Is Honey More Than Sweet?

October 31, 2019

Test your knowledge about honey and learn if there is more to it than just sweetness.Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
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Surprising Facts About the Importance of Bees

October 30, 2019

Find out about the importance of bees to human health and to modern life as we know it. Plus, learn how you can help support bee populations.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: importance of bees, importance of bees for health, why are bees important