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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June Seasonal Produce Guide

June 13, 2014

Learn about fruits and vegetables that are in-season this June, as well as the benefits that each offer to your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: antioxidants, arugula, asparagus, beets, blueberries, chard, folic acid, fruits, healthy bones, manganese, potassium, raspberries, seasonal produce, strawberries, vegetables, Vitamin A, vitamin K, wound healing
Recipe

Boost Your Smoothie: Add Blueberries

June 2, 2014

Blueberries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C, and they can improve heart health. Learn more and try an easy smoothie recipe. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: antioxidants, blueberries, blueberry, cancer, coughs, flavonoids, Heart Health, power fruit
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Infographic: Managing Celiac Disease With a Gluten-Free Diet

May 30, 2014

Celiac disease affects around two million Americans. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of celiac by viewing our infographic. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: autoimmune disorder, barley, celiac, celiac disease, diarrhea, fatigue, gluten, gluten-free, nausea, small intestine, sprue, wheat
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5 Gluten Free Foods that You Should Eat

May 29, 2014

Gluten free diets have become increasingly common. Learn more about several gluten free substitutes for wheat-based foods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Ethiopia, food crop, health food stores
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Forget the Burgers. It’s All About Fish This Summer!

May 28, 2014

Learn more about the benefits that fish offer versus other traditionally grilled foods, and some of the diseases they can prevent in the future. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: American Heart Association, burgers, gish grilling tips, grilling fish, heart-healthy diet, hot dogs, iodine, iron, ketchup, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, zinc
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Healthy Grilling Tips and Safety

May 17, 2014

Grilling makes everything better. Fire up the grill and enjoy a healthy and tasty summer season with these recipes and tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition, Safety
Tagged with: carcinogen heterocyclic amines, colorectal cancer, garlic, HCA, healthy grilling, Kansas State University, microwave, National Cancer Institute, olive oil, pancreatic cancer, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, UPMC BodyChangers, Vicki March MD
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6 Benefits of Buying Produce From Local or Organic Farms

May 9, 2014

Learn more about the benefits of buying organic and locally grown produce and the organic gardens at Magee-Women's Hospital at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: American Academy of Pediatrics, farmer's market, grown food, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, organic, Phipps Conservancy
Video

Video: Marathon Nutrition Chat

April 25, 2014

Planning to participate in a marathon soon? Watch this marathon nutrition chat to learn about how to eat leading up to, during, and after a long run. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Fischer Nutrition, Jenna Hatfield, Jon Kissel, Leslie Bonci MPH RD, Mandy Budzowski, marathon nutrition, Marlesa Adams, Nick Fischer, sports nutrition, UPMC HealthPlan, video
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Marathon Race Day Nutrition Tips

April 20, 2014

Being hydrated and well-nutritioned is critical to your race success. Learn more about marathon race day nutrition tips for during and after the race. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition
Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Nutrition, pittsburgh marathon, running, sports medicine