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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The Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet

March 29, 2014

Vegetarian diets can be more beneficial and healthier than other diets. Learn more about vegetarian diets and the benefits they offer.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: dairy products, food, meat products, minerals, obesity, vegetarian diet, vegetarian diets, vitamins
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Effects of Caffeine on Your Body

March 24, 2014

Caffeine is a stimulant that affects your body in many ways. Learn more about caffeine, its effects, what items contain it, and who should avoid it.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: caffeine, depression, energy, heart problems, high blood pressure, nervous system, restlessness, sleep deprivation
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Healthy Green Smoothies for St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2014

Are green smoothies better for you? Learn about healthy alternatives to the typical St. Patrick's Day smoothie.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: fruit, Green Smoothies, healthy eating, Healthy Living, leafy greens, recipe, shamrock shake, St. Patrick's Day, Vicki March MD, World Health Organization
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Healthy Eating for Busy Families

March 8, 2014

Busy family lifestyles can lead to unhealthy eating habits. Learn more about healthy eating strategies and it's future benefits for your family.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: breakfast, diet, food, healthy eating, UPMC BodyChangers
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How to Combat Acid Reflux

February 23, 2014

Learn more about how to alleviate acid reflux and heartburn without sacrificing the foods and drinks you love.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: acid reflux, caffeine, cingulate gyrus, diet, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, heartburn, low-fat, snacks, spicy food
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Finding Healthy Food Options in Common Foods

February 20, 2014

Find out which healthy food options fit best into your meal plan – Eat This, Not That.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: canned, chicken, diet, eat this not that, frozen, fruit, healthy food choices, meal plan, nutrition, red meat, smoothie, vegetables, vitamins, whole grain
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Why Do We Eat Chicken Noodle Soup When We Are Sick?

February 15, 2014

Learn more about how eating chicken noodle soup when you are under the weather can help fight a cold.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: chicken noodle soup, cold, immune system, sick, vitamins, winter
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4 Tips to Help Control Heart Disease with Your Diet

February 10, 2014

Read these useful tips to help control heart disease by making smarter, heart-healthy decisions with your diet.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

Tagged with: heart attack, heart disease, heart-healthy diet
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Heart Healthy Recipe for Game Day: Green Bean Salad

February 2, 2014

Switch up your usual appetizers and try out one of our heart healthy recipes, originally featured on the American Heart Asosciation's website.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: green bean salad, healthy recipe, heart healthy, heart healthy recipe, recipe