Nutrition

Ask Tufts Experts: Daily Food Choices

Mar 21, 2024 · · Nutrition
Are there any foods we should eat every single day? Diane L. McKay, PhD, an assistant professor at both the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and the Tufts School of Medicine, answers: “There are food groups we should eat every day, but not foods. While it is tempting … Read More

Lime Time!

Mar 21, 2024 · · Nutrition
The Folklore. Tart and tangy, limes are the key ingredient that make flavors pop in our favorite sweet and savory foods. This tiny citrus fruit can certainly steal the spotlight as the star in tasty key lime pie, limeade, and margaritas, but it shines even brighter in supporting roles, lending … Read More

Look Beyond the Scale

Mar 21, 2024 · · Nutrition
When you embark on food and lifestyle changes with health in mind, what defines “success?” For many people, weight loss is the primary marker of change they focus on when they are trying to eat better and exercise consistently. But weight change is only one possible outcome of improvements to … Read More

Healthy Diet Can Add 10 Years to Lifespan

Mar 21, 2024 · · Nutrition
Changing and maintaining a healthy diet can add nearly a decade to the lives of middle-aged people, according to a British study. Documented eating habits of nearly half a million people as part of the United Kingdom biobank study and how they changed over time were used to group them … Read More

Use Small Plates

Mar 21, 2024 · · Nutrition
Q: What are the reasons to use a smaller plate at meals and snacks? A: It is a common dietary tactic often recommended by dietitians to eat meals and snacks on a smaller-sized plate—think salad plate, not a dinner plate. One of the ideas behind this concept is fairly simple—we … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Lactobacillus

Mar 21, 2024 · · Nutrition
Overview. Lactobacillus is a group of microorganisms known as “probiotics,” live microorganisms which provide a health benefit to humans when consumed in adequate amounts. Probiotics exert the most noticeable impact when they reach the large intestine and interact with the community of microorganisms that reside there. Lactobacillus is often consumed … Read More

Salad Dressings

Mar 21, 2024 · · Nutrition
It’s no secret that a salad filled with bright, colorful fruits and veggies makes for a delicious start to your meal, or is the meal itself. And you probably know that what we choose to top our salad—think beans, croutons, bacon bits, lean meats, etc.—can impact the health quotient of … Read More

Nine RD-Approved Habits to Help Increase Your Protein Intake

Mar 21, 2024 · · Nutrition
We all know how important eating enough protein is, yet increasing daily protein intake isn’t always a straightforward task. It involves time-consuming preparation and effort to increase protein in the diet. Protein serves several key functions in the body: Muscle growth: Protein is essential for muscle recovery and growth, especially … Read More

MIND Diet Puts Focus on Brain Health

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
Two separate diet plans— each associated with cognitive benefits on their own—have an even greater impact when combined. The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean- DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, and is specifically designed to promote brain health. The MIND … Read More

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