Nutrition Articles, Videos, and Information

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How Does a Plant-Based Diet Benefit You?

February 13, 2020

What you eat impacts your health and wellness, and one of the best dietary changes you can make is switching to a plant-based diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, vegan diet
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Finding Balance: Julian and Ryan Shazier on Overcoming the Challenges of Chronic Disease

January 2, 2020

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier meets up with Julian Cann, a rapper who fights his sickle cell disease with a healthy lifestyle. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Rapper Battles Sickle Cell Disease With Diet and Exercise

January 2, 2020

The latest episode of 50 Phenoms features Julian, a western PA rapper who took it upon himself to live well with sickle cell disease. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 1
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Understanding 3 Common Nutrient Deficiencies

December 18, 2019

Discover common nutrient deficiencies and how to prevent them. Plus, learn whether you should consider taking a multivitamin. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: anemia, calcium, CDC, deficiency, dietary supplements, iron, Iron deficiency, NIH, Nutrition, osteoporosis, University of Michigan, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine, Vitamin D
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Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe: Sweet Potato Chips with Yogurt Dip

November 29, 2019

Don't waste those leftover sweet potatoes you thought you would use for Thanksgiving. Make these easy and healthy Sweet Potato Chips. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: autumn, Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving
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Health Benefits of Kombucha: Is Kombucha Good for You?

November 26, 2019

Are the health benefits of kombucha all they're cracked up to be, or is this fizzy drink just another passing trend? Get the details here. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with:
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9 Holiday Leftovers You Can Make into Deliciously Healthy Meals

November 21, 2019

Why not reimagine holiday leftovers into new, nutritious dishes? Here are some tips to help you use up your holiday fare. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Holiday Recipes, holiday season, Pinnacle Health, recipes
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The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

November 19, 2019

Learn what the MIND diet is and how following it could slow or prevent an age-related decline in brain function. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: age-related disorders, Alzheimer's disease, brain health, dementia, depression, diabetes, diseases, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mediterranean, MIND diet, stroke
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Your Guide to an Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Foods That Reduce Inflammation

November 12, 2019

You may have more influence over your health than you think. Here's the impact adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can have. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: inflammation