Nutrition

Should You Eat Gluten Free?

Mar 21, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Many restaurants now offer gluten-free menu options and grocery stores have gluten free offerings throughout. But is “going gluten-free” the right choice for you? Gluten 101. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Its ability to stretch allows breads to rise. A gluten-free diet eliminates all sources … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Daily Food Choices

Mar 21, 2024 · · Digestive Health
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 · · Digestive Health
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 · · Digestive Health
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 · · Digestive Health
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 · · Digestive Health
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 · · Digestive Health
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 · · Digestive Health
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

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