Nutrition

Weight Fluctuations

Apr 20, 2023 · · Digestive Health
If you weigh yourself regularly, you’ve undoubtedly noticed how shifty your weight can be. Whether a few pounds (or more!) up or down from your last weigh-in, that often-evasive number on the scale can trigger questions and even emotions depending on goals and expectations. Whether due to fat or muscle … Read More

Pack a Stash of Pistachios

Apr 20, 2023 · · Digestive Health
The Folklore. There’s no denying the irresistible pistachio. Its smooth beige shell reveals a peak of the green goodness within. Native to the Middle East, including what is now Turkey, Iran, and Syria, pistachios were considered royalty and an aphrodisiac, and Chinese legend says they bring good luck to those … Read More

Restaurant Breakfasts

Apr 20, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Popular breakfasts from home include cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, or toast. These options are fairly low in sodium and saturated fat, and most are nutrient-dense ways to start your day. However, eating the first meal of the day out presents a much wider array of options, often including salty meats, fried … Read More

Research Round Up May 2023

Apr 20, 2023 · · Digestive Health
• Walnuts Boost Health. Adding one ounce of walnuts daily to the diets of adults and children who don’t normally eat nuts was linked with improvements in diet quality and nutrient intakes, according to researchers. Data from 7,757 “no-nut consumers” was examined to determine percentages over the recommended intake for … Read More

Make Healthy Fats Part of Your Eating Pattern

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Sometimes, it’s challenging to make changes in your diet. But here’s a simple approach to make your plate healthier: Focus on including more foods found in a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern—high in whole, plantbased foods and low in meat, sweets, and processed foods—and you’ll automatically be consuming more hearthealthy unsaturated fats … Read More

Newsbites: Brain health; omega-3s and kidney disease; walking and dementia risk; vitamin supplement recommendations

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Intake of Plant Compounds Associated with Brain Health Results of an observational study looking at plant compounds called flavonols suggests higher dietary intake of flavonol-rich foods is associated with a slower rate of cognitive decline.The study followed 961 Chicago-area participants (mostly women and white) in the Rush Memory and Aging … Read More

Personalized Nutrition: Are We There Yet?

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
While an overall healthy dietary pattern is good for everyone, each of us is a unique individual. The goal of personalized nutrition is to deliver nutritional guidance tailored just for you, based on your specific background, health needs, environment, and biology, with the goal of maximizing your overall health and … Read More

Cooking with Kids

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Cooking with kids may encourage good eating habits. “It’s also a great way to bond, create memories, teach life skills, and reinforce all sorts of learning,” says Sally Sampson, founder and president of ChopChop Family, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and teaching families to cook and eat real food together. … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Defining Cardiovascular Disease Terms; Melatonin Supplements

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
I’m confused about the terms “heart disease,” “cardiovascular disease,” and “coronary artery disease.” Are these all the same? Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, a cardiologist, dean of policy at the Friedman School, and editor-in-chief of this newsletter, answers. “These terms can certainly be confusing. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the umbrella term … Read More

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