Nutrition Archives

Spring Veggies

Apr 24, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

While most vegetables are now available year-round, May is the month gardens and farms across the U.S. start offering up their bounty in earnest. This means lower prices and easier access to many tasty, nutritious veggies. Let’s take a look at a few! Asparagus. May is National Asparagus Month! The … Read More

Newsbites: Ultraprocessed foods; juice; dancing; plant over animal foods

Apr 24, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

A Large Analysis Clarifies the Concerns About Ultraprocessed Foods Researchers on three continents collaborated to conduct an umbrella review of all available data on the health impacts of ultraprocessed foods. In pooled data from 45 different studies involving nearly 10,000,000 participants, higher intake of ultraprocessed food was consistently associated with … Read More

Vitamin Supplements: Yes, or No?

Apr 24, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary supplement. Over 90 percent of these users believe such supplements are essential to staying healthy. With a few exceptions, research does not agree. Vitamins are a very popular form of dietary supplement. In general, we … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Grass-fed vs Grain-fed Beef

Apr 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Is there really a difference in the nutritional value of meat from grass-fed and grain-fed cattle? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, executive editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Cattle are considered ‘grass-fed’ when they graze on pasture and grasses for the entirety of their lifespan. Conversely, the confined … Read More

Fill Your Plate with Functional Foods

Apr 23, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Nutrition

We’re all aware of what counts as good nutrition—fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. But if you’re looking to go one step further, you may want to consider including “functional foods” in your daily diet. These are foods containing extra ingredients that are physiologically active and that extend … Read More

Multivitamin Linked with Healthy Brain

Apr 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Taking a daily multivitamin may help prevent memory loss and slow cognitive aging in older adults, according to researchers. Three separate clinical trials which included more than 5,000 participants found strong evidence that taking a daily multivitamin containing more than 20 essential micronutrients for two to three years benefits brain … Read More

Ask the EN Experts May 2024

Apr 23, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

You’ve probably heard someone going on and on about their favorite kitchen appliance—the “instant pot.” If not, brace yourself for a life-changing (or at least time-saving) gadget that you might want to add to your own kitchen arsenal. The instant pot is a programmable electric pressure cooker, similar to a … Read More

Diet and Acne

Apr 23, 2024 · Denise Webb · Nutrition

Q: Does diet affect acne? A: While the theory that what you eat can affect your risk of developing or worsening acne has been alternatively promoted and downplayed over the years, the conclusion of recent studies would indicate that there is indeed a connection, though the effect may vary among … Read More

Are Zero-Proof Drinks Healthy?

Apr 23, 2024 · Denise Webb · Nutrition

Q: Are zero-proof drinks healthier than alcoholic drinks? A: That depends. The terminology for these drinks can be confusing. There are “no-alcohol,” “alcohol-free,” zero-proof,” “low-alcohol,” “light,” and “reduced alcohol” drinks. For example, “non-alcoholic” drinks can contain up to 0.5% alcohol. “Alcohol-free” drinks, however, must contain no detectable level of alcohol. … Read More

Review: Health at Every Size®

Apr 23, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

It’s no secret that diets usually don’t work—the majority of diet plans utilize energy (calorie) restriction to focus on weight loss as the primary measure of success. In addition to being ineffective, certain weight loss programs may also contribute to negative impacts on overall health (like triggering binge eating behaviors, … Read More

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