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.
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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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6 Reasons That Mushrooms Make An Awesome Addition to Any Meal

August 13, 2014

Did you know that mushrooms are awesome? They may not add that colorful splash to our dish, but they do add that extra taste, vitamins, and minerals. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fettuccine, fungus, grilling, healthy eating, mushroom, potassium, recipe, sage, selenium, vegetables, Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes, Vitamin D
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Safe or Out: What to Eat at the Ballpark (Infographic)

August 8, 2014

Next time you're at a baseball game, don't let stadium food knock your diet off track. Discover which foods are safe and which are out. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: baseball, beer, burger, diet, healthy eating, hot dogs, snacks, soda, summer
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Avoid Making Mistakes that can Change Your Smoothie

August 2, 2014

Drinking a smoothie can add nutritional benefits to your diet. Discover which ingredients should be avoided to keep your smoothie nutritious and delicious. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: artificial sweeteners, avocado, blueberries, Burger King, Double Cheeseburger, melons, papaya, pineapple, smoothie, strawberries, Vitamin C
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New Nutrition Labels May Help You Make Healthier Decisions

July 24, 2014

The FDA is proposing changes to the nutrition labels. Learn how the new labels will reflect what we are actually eatting and also be easier to understand. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fat, FDA, food, Food and Drug Administration, Nutrition, nutrition label, percent daily value, serving size
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The Benefits of Probiotics

July 24, 2014

Learn about the health benefits of probiotics, living microrganisms such as yeast or bacteria. Discover easy ways to add probiotics to your daily diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: allergies, Bifidobacterium bifidum, cfus, colony-forming units, dental disease, eczema, infections, irritable bowel syndrome, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, liver disease, Probiotics, stomach ulcers, Streptococcus thermophiles, UPMC Digestive Health Care
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Bloating Foods to Avoid Before Going to the Beach

July 23, 2014

Find a list of bloating foods that you should avoid if you plan to spend time at the beach or by the pool this summer. Discover some healthy alternatives. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: alcohol, apples, beach, bloating, carbonated beverages, Dairy, gum, salt, smoothies, summer, tea, travel, vacation
Article - 3 Minute Read

The Skinny on Sweet Alternatives to Sugar

July 19, 2014

Learn more about artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes that you can incorporate into your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: acesulfame potassium, advantame, agave, aspartame, diabetes, FDA, food additives, neotame, saccharin, stevia, sucralose, xylitol
Article - 2 Minute Read

Melons: A Healthy Poolside Snack

July 17, 2014

Melons are not only low in calories and fat, but they are also high in essential vitamins and minerals. Learn more about the health benefits of melons. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cantaloupe, carotenoids, coper, folates, honeydew, lycopene, melons, phytonutrients, potassium, snack, summer, Vitamin A, vitamin B, Vitamin C, watermelon
Recipe

Recipe: Sauteed Spinach & Tilapia

July 16, 2014

Looking for a light recipe to add to your weeknight routine? Try this sautéed spinach and tilapia recipe for your next family meal. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fish, Fresh Spinach Day, heart healthy, recipe, spinach, tilapia, Weeknight Dinner Recipes