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Bulgur Salad with Chickpeas and Herbs

1 cup coarse bulgur 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch scallions, ﬁnely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup...

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Q. This publication sometimes writes that there is “no clear evidence” about something when other people are publishing articles referencing plenty of supporting studies....

A. Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, dean of the Friedman School and editor-in-chief of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter answers: “While I cannot address your...

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Q. How are nutrients in fortified or enriched foods different from nutrients in dietary supplements?

A. Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSC, Gershoff professor of nutrition science and policy at the Friedman School and executive editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition...

Q. I know a healthy diet can help prevent some chronic diseases. Can good nutrition help prevent COVID-19?

Q. I do my best to keep up with the latest nutrition advice, but it seems like the experts keep changing their minds. Why...

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