Nutrition Archives

Milk Matters

Dec 19, 2023 · Lori Zanteson · Nutrition

Milk has gone from basic to downright fancy in recent years. It used to be so simple when the only choices were whole, low-fat, or skim cow’s milk. The options have since multiplied to a point of overwhelm. Meeting the increased demand for dairy-milk alternatives, plant-based milks, from soymilk and … Read More

Eat to Help Prevent Cancer

Dec 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of cancer in the United States is one in three. But, many people may not realize that more than half of all cancer deaths may be preventable by making healthier food choices, maintaining a healthy weight, and keeping physically active. What … Read More

Sip Water Throughout the Day to Stay Hydrated and Healthy

Nov 29, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Nutrition

Of all the things you can do to stay healthy, sipping water throughout the day is probably the easiest and possibly the most beneficial. The average person’s body is made up of over 50 percent water, and maintaining that level is critical. The primary reason drinking water is so important … Read More

Healthy Homemade Food Gifts

Nov 29, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

This gift-giving season, how about going beyond traditional holiday treats (like cookies and cakes) and giving a homemade food gift that is both heartfelt and heart-healthy? There are many that are easy, thoughtful, and attractive. Spice mixes, flavored oils and vinegars, pickled vegetables, dehydrated fruit slices, granola, colorful bean soup … Read More

Newsbites: Plant-based diets and Parkinson’s; activity and blood pressure; carbs

Nov 29, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

Type of Carbohydrate May be More Important Than Amount for Body Weight Many people believe “cutting carbs” is the way to control weight. A new study adds to the evidence that the right kind of carbohydrates (namely fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes) are a healthy choice. The study compared … Read More

A Note from the New Editor-in-Chief

Nov 29, 2023 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

After eight years as serving as executive editor for Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, I am pleased to be stepping into the role of editor-in-chief. My involvement with Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter began soon after I arrived at Tufts, in the early 1990’s. As the opportunities presented themselves, I … Read More

Big Health and Nutrition Stories of 2023

Nov 29, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

As 2023 draws to a close, let’s review and update some of the biggest health and nutrition stories of the year. Concerns About Sugar Substitutes. Sugar substitutes have been around for decades, and concerns about their safety have come and gone. The past year saw several noteworthy storeis regarding these … Read More

The Facts About Weight Loss Drugs

Nov 29, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

The biggest health and nutrition story of 2023 was arguably the exploding popularity of prescription medications to treat obesity, a chronic disease that affects more than four in 10 U.S. adults. We spoke to Richard D. Siegel, MD, co-director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center and a doctor at the … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Ultra-pasteurized Milk; Eggs or Egg Whites?

Nov 29, 2023 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

The milk I buy says it is ultra-pasteurized. Does that make it an ultraprocessed food? Alice H. Lichtentein, DSc, a professor at the Friedman School and editor-in-chief of this newsletter, answers: “No! Pasteurization is the process of quickly heating and then cooling perishable beverages like milk and fruit juice to … Read More

Boost Nutrition in Holiday Meals

Nov 29, 2023 · Lori Zanteson · Nutrition

Nothing ignites the senses quite like a holiday meal. Steeped in the tradition of generations-old family recipes shared with beloved family and friends, these feasts bring out our holiday spirit as well as festive indulgence. Dipping into decadent dishes and tasty treats is part of the season, but the holidays … Read More

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