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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Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Chickpea Cookies

October 12, 2019

October is National Cookie Month! Cookies don’t have to weigh down your diet. Try this delicious alternative! Featuring Tamara Rhodes, MS, RD, LDN Adapted from “Hummusapien” View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Healthy Dessert Recipes, National Cookie Month, Pinnacle Health
Article - 2 Minute Read

What Are Macros and Should You Count Them?

September 11, 2019

Maybe you've heard someone say they're "counting macros." But what are macros, anyway? Learn why macros matter and how to count macros for weight loss. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: body energy, calories, carbohydrates, diet, energy source, Ketosis, low carb, low fat diets, macronutrients, macros, nutritional services, United States Department of Agriculture
Article - 4 Minute Read

Healthy Snacks to Power Studying

August 19, 2019

The college years are a critical time for learning. Students who select foods that fuel their studies are far more likely to succeed. Research has consistently found that eating a nutritious, varied diet can improve concentration, enhance memory, prolong attention span, and improve thinking. Students who regularly eat nutrient-rich foods also display more efficient problem-solving… Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Healthy Snacks, Nutrition for Young Adults, Pinnacle Health
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Heart-Healthy Foods?

August 16, 2019

Ready to learn about heart healthy foods? Take the quiz to see what you know and to get tips for heart healthy eating from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
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Article - 2 Minute Read

Trendy Celery Juice: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

August 14, 2019

Celery juice is the juice extracted from stalks of fresh celery, and it’s the latest veggie to hit the juicing trend. Find out if it's worth it from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 6 Minute Read

An Overview of Healthy Cooking Oils and How to Use Them

August 12, 2019

Find out which healthy cooking oils you should be stocking in your pantry, plus discover the worst cooking oils for your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: AskADietitian@upmc.edu, Avocado oil, best cooking oils, coconut oil, Cooking oils, FDA, healthy cooking oils, Heart Health, Mediterranean diet, Nutrition, oil, olive oil, stroke, United States
Article - 5 Minute Read

Health Benefits of Coffee: How Much Should You Drink?

July 12, 2019

We already know that your first cup of coffee can provide a jolt of caffeine to help get you started each morning. Is it good for you? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health
Article - 1 Minute Read

Foods High in Fiber: What You Should Be Eating

July 2, 2019

Learn about the foods high in fiber that should be part of your daily diet and their important nutritional benefits. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Stomach irritation, UPMC Nutrition Services
Recipe

The Health Benefits of Avocados

June 6, 2019

Avocados offer a number of health benefits. But, how can you incorporate them into your diet? Find out from our registered dietitian! View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health