Nutrition

Food Is Medicine

Aug 26, 2024 · · Nutrition
Scientific research has well established that our risks for many common chronic diseases (including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, and inflammatory diseases) decrease significantly when we eat a diet rich in wholesome, nutrient-dense foods. In short, a healthy diet can help you live well longer. A recent Harvard research … Read More

Plant Power!

Aug 26, 2024 · · Nutrition
It’s indisputable: plant-based dietary patterns low in ultraprocessed foods are good for health. Unfortunately, nearly all of us could do with a lot more healthy plant foods on our plates—especially in place of refined carbs, added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats (see Recommendations vs. Reality). If you want to do … Read More

Tofu is Terrific!

Aug 26, 2024 · · Nutrition
Tofu is a mystery to many and a turnoff to some. If it’s unfamiliar to you, you may think the flavor is bland or the texture off-putting, but its neutral flavor and versatile texture are precisely what makes this soy-based plant protein so special. What is Tofu? Sometimes called bean … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Pasta and Health

Aug 26, 2024 · · Nutrition
I heard pasta is bad for my health. Is this true? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, executive editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Pasta is traditionally made from refined (white) flour. Ideally, you should limit intake of refined grains and replace them with whole grains. Refined grains are … Read More

Diet May Beat Meds for Easing IBS

Aug 26, 2024 · · Nutrition
Up to 40 million Americans are believed to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that can cause a range of unpleasant symptoms, including abdominal cramps, bloating, and bouts of constipation and/or diarrhea. But while there are drugs that can help manage these symptoms, a recent study highlights how dietary … Read More

Your Health May Benefit from Eating Organic

Aug 26, 2024 · · Nutrition
If you are concerned about the presence of potentially harmful chemicals in the food you eat and about how farming methods impact animal welfare and the environment, you may have considered switching to organic and humanely farmed foods. Doing so can help you reduce your exposure to pesticides and fertilizers … Read More

PHD Linked with Longevity, Low Earth-Impact

Aug 26, 2024 · · Nutrition
Following the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) may significantly lower the risk of premature death as well as environmental impact. Researchers analyzed dietary questionnaires from more than 200,000 women and men (who were free of chronic diseases) every four years up to 34 years. Their diets were scored based on 15 … Read More

What is Maca Root?

Aug 26, 2024 · · Nutrition
Q:  What is maca root? A: Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable, indigenous to Peru, that grows in the Andes Mountains. It is a nutrient-dense root containing significant amounts of iron, copper, zinc, amino acids, and vitamins B, C, and E. Historically, it has been baked, roasted, or added … Read More

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