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...
I see lots of ads and Web pages touting the benefits of antioxidant vitamins....
A. Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging and executive editor of this...
Q. What is your experts’ take on genetically modified foods? Should I try to...
A. Timothy Griffin, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Agriculture, Food and Environment program at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and...
Q. I heard scientists are growing meat in a lab. What does this mean?...
A. David Kaplan, PhD, the Stern Family Endowed Professor of Engineering and Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, answers: “The first cultivated meat...
Q. I’m concerned about the recent outbreaks of foodborne illness related to greens. Should...
A. Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Although raw produce is responsible for a large percentage...
Q. I had an attack of diverticulitis. How should I eat to prevent another?
A. Grace Phelan, MS, RD, nutrition support coordinator at the Frances Stern Nutrition Center and clinical instructor at the Friedman School, answers: “Sometimes little...
Q. Why can’t I find vitamin C on most Nutrition Facts labels? Who decides...
A. Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the...
Q. Do omega-6 fatty acids cause inflammation?
A. Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, dean of the Friedman School and editor-in-chief of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers. “It has been clear for...
Q. Is it possible to get the recommended number of fruit and vegetable servings...
A. Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Absolutely! A good rule of thumb is to go...