Nutrition

To Juice or Not to Juice?

Nov 22, 2022 · · Cancer
Juicing is on the fast track from fad to full-on health craze. Thanks to an explosion of juice bars and celebrity endorsements, satisfying that thirst for greens, super fruits, celery or beetroot juice straight up is the new black. Healthy as these juicy concoctions may seem, there’s a tall order … Read More

DIY Nut Butter

Nov 22, 2022 · · Cancer
Q: How do I make my own nut butter?  A: Gift yourself this holiday season with homemade nut butter. You’ll never go back to storebought after you experience fresh and oh so creamy butters made with your favorite nut or combination of nuts—how about peanut, almond, or cashew? Perhaps a … Read More

Anxious about Holiday Eating?

Nov 22, 2022 · · Cancer
If you already tend to have anxiety about food—maybe you have a history of dieting or eating disorders, or simply grapple with emotional or stress eating—the holiday food environment can feel especially daunting. Overindulging, whether real or perceived, can lead to guilt, remorse, or possibly a vicious cycle of restricting … Read More

Probiotics Aid Digestion and May Provide Other Health Benefits

Nov 22, 2022 · · Cancer
If you’ve recently been prescribed a course of antibiotics, your doctor may have recommended you purchase a probiotic supplement to take afterward. That’s because oral antibiotics don’t just target harmful bacteria, according to Mount Sinai gastroenterologist Brijen J. Shah, MD—they also destroy the beneficial bacteria that populate the gut and … Read More

Frontline: Popular Blood-Thinning Drug, Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hospitalizations for COVID-19

Nov 21, 2022 · · Cancer
Study Suggests One Popular Blood-Thinning Drug Outperforms Another People who have an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and valvular heart disease (VHD) are often prescribed anticoagulant medications, or blood thinners, in order to reduce their risks of developing blood clots, as well as preventing existing clots from growing … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Washing Organic Foods; Instant Oatmeal

Nov 21, 2022 · · Cancer
Since they are grown without pesticides, do organic fruits and vegetables need to be washed? Timothy Griffin, PhD, the Teri and Barry Volpert Family Professor in Nutrition, Agriculture, and Sustainable Food Systems at Tufts’ Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, answers: “It is not the case that all organic … Read More

Fitting in Fats for Health

Nov 21, 2022 · · Cancer
Far from just padding our waistlines, fats play important roles in our bodies. Having fat in your diet is important for the absorption of fatsoluble nutrients, including vitamins A, D, E, and K. Specific fats—known as fatty acids—are the foundation for the structure of all cell membranes and are also … Read More

Understanding Plant “Antinutrients”

Nov 21, 2022 · · Cancer
Healthy foods like beans, whole grains, nuts, and leafy greens contain a wide range of nutrients necessary for the growth and health of our bodies and our gut microbiomes. You may have also heard they conatin “antinutrients”—substances that can partially block the absorption of certain nutrients, usually minerals like calcium … Read More

Beware of “Health-Washing”

Nov 16, 2022 · · Cancer
Some health claims on packages or in advertising may be inappropriate or even misleading. This is sometimes referred to as “health-washing.” Common Claims. Even FDA-approved claims (like organic, “non” or “free,” reduced, light, natural, and naturally raised) don’t guarantee the food or beverage is an overall healthy choice. Here are … Read More

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