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Should You Eat Gluten Free?

Many restaurants now offer gluten-free menu options and grocery stores have gluten free offerings throughout. But is “going gluten-free” the right choice for you? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition […]

Food Allergy, or Intolerance?

We often use the words allergy and intolerance interchangeably to describe a negative reaction to eating a certain food. “A food allergy involves the...

Tummy Trouble: 
When to Seek Help

We’ve all had stomachaches, and most of us have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms like gassiness and bloating, heartburn, constipation, and diarrhea at some time. When...

Psyllium vs. Wheat Dextrin

Q: What is the difference between psyllium fiber supplements and those with wheat dextrin? A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian and managing...

Should You Avoid Grains?

Word on the street (or at least on the internet) is that grains—all grains—are bad choices. But research consistently associates higher intake of whole...
thyroid gland

Diet and Your Thyroid

The thyroid gland curls around your windpipe just below your Adam’s apple. This butterfly-shaped gland makes and stores hormones that help control heart rate,...
Your gut doesn’t simply spring a leak. Researchers still have a lot to learn about what may increase intestinal permeability—and how this may impact health.

What You Need to Know About “Leaky Gut Syndrome”

In recent years, the internet has been full of articles describing symptoms of “leaky gut syndrome”—and offering diet plans and supplements to treat it....
Although vitamin B12 is found in many foods, certain groups (including vegans and older adults) are at increased risk for deficiency of this important nutrient.

Are You at Risk for Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

If you’ve noticed you’re feeling a bit more tired and weak and your brain isn’t working as well as it used to, don’t just...
Foods and beverages are converted into energy that fuels the body. Maximize your energy with good dietary and lifestyle habits.

Energy Levels and Diet

A new year is upon us, and it’s going to take plenty of energy to make good on all those resolutions! If you’re looking...
You don’t need expensive specialty foods to build a healthy dietary pattern. A little planning and minimal effort add up to big savings.

Mythbusting: The Cost of Healthy Eating

Let’s face it, checking out with a real or virtual cart full of fresh, organic produce, gluten-free and organic snacks, wild-caught fish, and grass-fed...