Nutrition

Ask Tufts Experts: Food Anomalies

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
Is it safe to eat unusual looking foods, like green potato chips, green grains in brown rice, and growths inside peppers? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, executive editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “The short answer to all three is yes! “The sun takes credit for occasionally green … Read More

Give Thanks…with Less Waste

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
It’s estimated that over 300 million pounds of food are thrown away every Thanksgiving! Don’t let your leftovers add to the waste. A World of Waste. The food you throw away ends up in a landfill, where it decomposes and releases the powerful greenhouse gas methane. (Composting also creates methane, … Read More

Practicing Mindfulness Around the Holidays

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
The holiday season can be both joyful and stressful. Mindfulness—often defined as paying attention to the present moment with intention and without judgment—can enhance the joy while helping you tend to your nutritional needs and overall well-being, which can reduce stress. Mindfulness helps you be more aware of not just … Read More

Ask the EN Experts

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
Knowing how to read a nutrition facts label is an essential part of being able to make informed and healthier dietary choices. These labels provide valuable info that may help you to manage body weight, reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases, and to ensure that you’re getting enough of … Read More

Types of Processed Foods

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
Q:What’s the difference between a processed and an ultra-processed food? A:Processed and ultra-processed foods are terms that are often used interchangably, but they do actually refer to differing levels of food preparation. Learning the difference may help you make healthier food choices. Processed foods are products that have been altered … Read More

Fermented Foods

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
Q:What is a fermented food? A: A fermented food is a food that has undergone a process in which naturally-present bacteria, yeast, or other microorganisms convert sugars and starches into gases, acids, or alcohol. This process preserves the food while also enhancing its nutritional value. Common fermented foods include sauerkraut, … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Capsaicin

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
Overview: Capsaicin is the main ingredient in chili peppers responsible for the characteristic hot sensation when you bite down. While it adds flavor to foods, it is also believed to offer a wide range of potential health benefits. Special Functions: Research with capsaicin suggests potential benefits for heart health, weight … Read More

Can Your Diet Override Genetic Risk for Disease?

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
The question of nature vs nurture usually refers to a person’s personality and character and asks which one is most likely to determine who you will be as an adult. But the question of nature vs nurture is also relevant to your risk of developing certain diseases. Your genetic makeup, … Read More

Holiday Desserts

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
Desserts are always a fun treat, but during the holidays they often become more of a mainstay in our diet as we celebrate. When talking about dessert and healthy eating, often there’s a recommendation to have fruit for dessert. Fruit is a delicious way to get a variety of nutrients … Read More

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