Identifying Ultraprocessed Foods
Q: I keep seeing advice to avoid or limit ultraprocessed foods. How can I tell if a 
food is ultraprocessed?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc,...
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Low-Meat Diets Associated with Slower Biological Aging
A study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition in June of 2026 suggests that cutting back on meat intake may help you age more...
Ultraprocessed Food Intake Associated with Fat in Muscles
Eating ultraprocessed foods may negatively impact your muscles. A study published in the journal Radiology in April of 2026 found that dietary patterns high...
How to Pack a (Quick and Healthy) Lunch
Whether you’re packing lunch for the back-to-school crowd, the workday, or a trip to the grandkids’ soccer game, it doesn’t have to feel like...
Understanding Macronutrients
Macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—make up the backbone of your dietary intake. They provide calories (energy) to fuel your body. When they are digested and...
Go Nuts for Nut and Seed Butters!
From the more familiar (like peanut, almond, cashew, and sunflower seed butters) to the more novel (like macadamia nut, soybean, hempseed, and pumpkin seed...
No Difference Found Between Organic and Synthetic Vitamins/Minerals
Some theorize that organic supplements may be more effective at raising blood levels of vitamins and minerals than synthetic formulations. A randomized controlled trail...
Taste Changes with Age
Q: I feel like my taste is changing 
as I age. Why is this?
A:Â Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, executive editor of Tufts Health...
Outdoor Food Safety
Picnics and cookouts are great ways to get outside and enjoy the warm, sunny weather on July 4th or anytime this summer, but food...