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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Exercise Nutrition Tips: What to Eat Before and After Working Out

May 8, 2019

Here are some exercise nutrition tips for eating healthy and working out. Check out these suggestions for pre- and post-workout snacks.Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: exercise, nutrition, sports nutrition, Wellness
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Healthy Diets for College Students: How to Eat Well on Campus

April 30, 2019

Eating healthy in college isn't impossible. Make your health a priority this semester with our advice on healthy diets for college students.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Women's Health

Tagged with: energy-boosting snacks
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How to Calculate Your BMI: Determining Your Range

April 16, 2019

Do you truly understand what BMI, or body mass index, is? Calculating BMI can be a good start to determining your health.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: BMI, body mass index, obesity
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Common Myths About Weight Loss

April 12, 2019

Trying to live healthier often means sifting through many myths about weight loss. We're here to dispel some of these myths and give you the facts.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: lose weight, weight loss myths, weight management
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Weight Loss and Alcohol: Should You Quit Drinking to Lose Weight?

April 8, 2019

If you're trying to lose weight and eat in a health conscience manner, it's good to start by cutting sources of empty calories, like alcohol.Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: A Balanced Approached to Sugar Intake

April 1, 2019

Have a sweet tooth? Learn how to cut sugar cravings in our blog! | UPMC PinnacleRead More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Video: How to Read the New Nutrition Label

March 26, 2019

Learn how to read the new nutrition label to better understand your daily nutritional needs. This video will help you make better choices about the food you eat.Watch Now

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Baby Food: A Guide for Making It at Home

March 21, 2019

UPMC Pinnacle offers tips on how to make your own baby food at home. To learn more about introducing solid foods or making your own baby food, contact your child’s pediatrician today.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Pediatrics

Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

March 19, 2019

Learn how to make your favorite appetizer healthy. These buffalo cauliflower bites with Greek yogurt ranch will satisfy your cravings and save you calories.View Recipe

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Categorized as: Nutrition

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