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Home Remedies for Constipation Relief

October 21, 2015

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

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

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

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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

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Categorized as: Nutrition

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

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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

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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

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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

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: fiber, holidays, pumpkin, recipe

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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

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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

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Categorized as: Nutrition

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

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

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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