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...
Since they are grown without pesticides, do organic fruits and vegetables need to be...
Timothy Griffin, PhD, the Teri and Barry Volpert Family Professor in Nutrition, Agriculture, and Sustainable Food Systems at Tufts’ Friedman School of Nutrition Science...
You’ve answered questions about oats before, but I’m unclear as to whether instant oats...
Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “After the inedible husk is removed from an oat grain,...
Nitrates in “No Nitrate Added” Meats
Q: You have stated that cured meats that say ‘no nitrate or nitrite added’ still contain these potentially cancer-causing compounds. Can you please explain...
Taking Supplements With Food
Q: Should I take my vitamin and mineral supplements with or without food?
A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health &...
Ask Tufts Experts: August 2022
Getting enough Fruits and Veggies . . . Iceberg vs. Romaine
Q. I want to eat five cups of fruits and vegetables a day, but...
Why We Say “People with Obesity”
Q: “People with obesity” sounds odd to me. Why don’t you just say, “obese people?”
A: Jillian Reece, RD, a dietitian with the Tufts Medical...
Cholesterol and Genes
Q: It seems like everybody in my family has high cholesterol. I try to eat well and exercise, but my numbers are still high....
Sustainability of Tree Nuts
Q: I recently heard that growing almonds requires more water than producing beef. I want to improve the sustainability of my diet. Should I...
Feeling Faint when Meals are Skipped
Q: Sometimes when I miss a meal, I end up feeling faint. What could be causing this, and what should I do?
A: Anastassios...