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 Effectiveness of Detoxes.
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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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Boost Your Smoothie – Add Avocado!

April 11, 2014

Did you know avocados are one of the healthiest foods you can eat? Learn why you should add avocado to your smoothies and check out the perfect recipe! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: avocado, Green Smoothies, infographic, omega-3 fatty acids, recipe, smoothie, Vitamin A, vitamin B, Vitamin E, vitamin K
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Video: Discover Your Inner Cook with the PrepAbility Program

April 11, 2014

UPMC's PrepAbility progam gives you a one-of-a-kind cooking experience and can help achieve a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about the PrepAbility program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cooking, Jeff Gusenoff MD, Nutrition, PrepAbility Program, UPMC BodyChangers, Vicki March MD, video
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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Energy Protein Bars

April 11, 2014

Follow this recipe to create no-bake protein energy bars that are packed with nutrition, yet light enough to not weigh you down. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition
Tagged with: energy bars, exercise, fitness, healthy recipe, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine
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Processed Foods — the Good and the Bad

April 10, 2014

Processed foods are either chemically or mechanically altered from their natural state. Learn more about processed foods and their pros and cons. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: dehydration, food, food processing, Nutrition, Processed foods
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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Protein Bites

April 4, 2014

Check out this recipe to help runners get enough protein. These no bake protein bites are an easy, tasty and portable way to meet daily protein need. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, no bake, Nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine
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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 Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
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 and it's future benefits for your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: breakfast, diet, food, healthy eating, UPMC BodyChangers