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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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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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, 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
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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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: exercise, nutrition, sports nutrition, Wellness
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How to Eat Right, Bite by Bite

March 10, 2019

March is National Nutrition Month, a campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to bring awareness to nutrition by encouraging the public to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: nutrition
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Video Recipe: Zesty Herb Quinoa Bowl

July 13, 2018

Learn how to make quinoa tasty with this simple and healthy recipe. This side dish compliments any dinner and is packed with antioxidants. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: food, healthy eating, healthy recipes, nutrition, video, Weeknight Dinner Recipes
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Video Recipe: Light and Creamy White Bean Dip

June 21, 2018

Our light and creamy white bean dip cuts out extra calories and fat without ditching flavor. Get the recipe from UPMC HealthBeat. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy recipe, Healthy Snacks, nutrition, Quick and Easy Recipes, recipe, video
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Cholesterol and Sugar: Is Something Sweet Turning Your Cholesterol Sour?

June 20, 2018

We all know added sugar is bad for you, but what's the link between your cholesterol and sugar? Learn how to keep your cholesterol levels healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: cholesterol, Heart Health, nutrition, sugar
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Do Foods with Vitamin C Really Prevent Colds?

June 1, 2018

You feel a cold coming on, so you boost your vitamin C. But does taking supplements or eating foods with vitamin C really prevent colds? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: nutrition, supplements
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Video Recipe: Quinoa and Veggie-Stuffed Peppers

May 25, 2018

Watch this video to learn how you can make a traditional stuffed pepper dish healthier! We use nutrient-dense quinoa & vegetables to stuff roasted peppers. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, heart disease, nutrition, recipes, vegetables, Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes