Nutrition Archives

The Fats You Should Eat

Jan 22, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

Happy Mardi Gras! French for “Fat Tuesday,” this February holiday celebrates the close of the pre-Lenten season. The name stems from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent in preparation for fasting and abstinence. We thought this would be a good time to make sure … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Is Olive Oil the Best Choice?

Jan 22, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

Is olive oil (or extra-virgin olive oil) really better for me than other oils? Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, Gershoff professor of nutrition at the Friedman School and editor-in-chief of this newsletter, answers: “Actually, almost all plant oils, including olive, soybean, sunflower, canola, safflower and corn, are good choices. “Olive oil, … Read More

Newsbriefs: Alcohol use disorder; COVID-19 complications; breast cancer drug efficacy; Alzheimer’s PET scans

Jan 22, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Nutrition

Treating Alcohol Use Disorder Older adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD) experience better health and quality of life after treatment for the condition, according to a recent European study. AUD is characterized by an inability to stop or control alcohol use even if it results in adverse consequences for your … Read More

Are You Eating Enough?

Jan 22, 2024 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Nutrition

You likely know that numerous health conditions can be triggered or exacerbated by excessive weight gain. But weight loss also can harm your health, especially if you are not overweight to start with and are losing weight unintentionally. This is seen as a red flag by clinicians, since it indicates … Read More

Stable Weight Linked to Longer Life for Older Women

Jan 22, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Nutrition

A recent study suggests that older women who maintain a stable weight may be almost twice as likely to experience what is termed “exceptional longevity”— that is, surviving up to age 100. Conversely, women who experienced weight loss were less likely to reach age 90. The study results confirm previous … Read More

Ask the Experts: Coordinating Care Needs; Yams vs. Sweet Potatoes; LVAD for Heart Failure

Jan 22, 2024 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Nutrition

My elderly mother is fit and well for her age, but she sees several specialists and is struggling to manage her health-care needs, medical appointments, and medications. I help when I can, but it’s difficult because I live on the other side of the country; moreover, my husband has frontotemporal … Read More

Ask the EN Experts February 2024

Jan 22, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

More people than ever are interested in improving the quality of their diets, but often, the best-made plans do not come to fruition. Incorporating healthy habits may not be as complicated or as challenging as you might have originally thought. Instead of focusing on the “small stuff” with your dietary … Read More

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Jan 22, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Q: What is iron deficiency anemia and what are the symptoms? A: Iron deficiency anemia is a fairly common type of anemia in which the blood contains insufficient amounts of healthy red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to tissues throughout the body. This condition results from an … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Hibiscus

Jan 22, 2024 · Maria Stewart · Nutrition

Overview. Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a well-known flower that can be consumed as a tea or in supplements. It contains a range of bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins, proanthocyanins, and flavonols. Due to the complexity of its composition, different hibiscus preparations may have different amounts of the bioactive compounds listed … Read More

Myths and Facts about Intuitive Eating

Jan 22, 2024 · Carrie Dennett · Nutrition

Intuitive eating isn’t new, but it’s become increasingly popular over the past several years. This eating philosophy, which focuses on following the body’s internal cues—rather than external rules—about what, when, and how much to eat was formally introduced when California registered dietitians Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, and Elyse Resch, MS, … Read More

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