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    Home Remedies for Constipation Relief

    October 21, 2015

    There are many causes of constipation. Find easy home remedies to alleviate your symptoms by adjusting your diet and lifestyle. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: constipation, fiber, home remedies, oil, vegetables

    home remedy for constipation
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    Whole Fruit or Fruit Juices?

    February 3, 2015

    Wake up. Take a shower. Go to the kitchen for your morning glass of orange juice. Before reaching for that OJ, you may want to rethink and grab an orange. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: antioxidants, cancer prevention, fiber, fruit juice, grapefruit, juices, lemon, Leslie Bonci, oranges, sports nutrition, whole fruit

    woman with oranges
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    Infographic: Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin

    November 26, 2014

    Still dreaming of pumpkin? Learn how this fall staple has so much to offer beyond adding a delectable flavor to your favorite food and drinks. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: autumn, beauty, fiber, healthy, infographic, oatmeal, potassium, pumpkin, recipe, seeds, skin, smoothie, zinc

    Pumpkins are a healthy food
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    Constipation During Pregnancy: Five Ways to Get Things Moving Again

    November 9, 2014

    You expected morning sickness and fatigue during your pregnancy — but constipation and hemorrhoids? Here are five ways to get things moving again. Learn More

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: constipation, exercise, fiber, hemorrhoids, Hyagriv Simhan, hydration, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, morning sickness, painful hemorrhoids, pregnancy

    constipation during pregnancy
  • Recipe

    Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

    October 28, 2014

    The pumpkin pie flavor packed in this chia pudding will treat you and give a nutritional boost to your diet. Get the recipe. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fiber, holidays, pumpkin, recipe

    recipe pumpkin pie chia pudding
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    Recipe: Steel Cut Overnight Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

    October 23, 2014

    Wake up to the irresistible smell of pumpkin pie oatmeal! This recipe will help keep you warm on a chilly fall day. Learn More

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fiber, iron, oatmeal, pumpkin, recipe, Vitamin A

    steel cut oats
  • Recipe

    Recipe: Cheese Tortellini in a Vodka Sauce

    October 15, 2014

    Bring a taste of Italy home with this easy cheese tortellini recipe, featuring homemade vodka sauce and spinach. Download the recipe today! View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: basil, fiber, pasta, Pasta Night Recipes, recipe, spinach, tortellini, vodka sauce

    recipe cheese tortellini vodka sauce
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    Recipe: Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

    September 26, 2014

    Check out this easy recipe to whip up your own healthier version of the pumpkin spice latte in your own kitchen. Learn More

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fiber, healthy, healthy recipe, latte, nutmeg, pumpkin, recipe, spice

    pumpkin spice latte
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Help Your Digestive System with These 5 Foods

    September 3, 2014

    Certain foods are better for digestion than others. Check out this list of the best foods for your digestive system to learn what will benefit you most. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: banana, chicken, colon cancer, digestive disorder, Digestive System, fiber, fish, fruit, ginger, irritable bowel disorder, irritable bowl syndrome, lean meat, motion sickness, nausea, probiotic, smoothies, steak, vomiting, whole grains, yogurt

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