What to Know About Heavy Metals in Food
Even healthy foods can contain trace amounts of elements such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic. These “heavy metals” are part of the earth’s...
Benefits and Potential Risks of “Fibermaxxing”
Q: I’ve been seeing this idea of “fibermaxxing” all over social media. Is it a good idea?
A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, answers: “Fibermaxxing...
Protein BarsÂ
Think you need a quick hit of protein after a workout? Missed a meal and looking for a healthy replacement? Trying to improve the...
Claims on Supplement Labels Fool Over Half of Consumers Surveyed
AÂ study suggests many people misunderstand claims on supplement packages, leading them overestimte the helpfulness of the supplements.
The study showed over 2,200 people an image...
Healthy Dietary Choices are Associated with Healthy Aging
We are living longer than ever, but 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic health condition that may lower the quality...
2025’s Health and Nutrition Highlights
Each year brings new findings that deepen our understanding of how nutrition and lifestyle shape health. In 2025, Tufts experts helped us interpret emerging...
Get to Know Chestnuts!
Whether roasted over an open fire or puréed into potatoes (see page 7), versatile chestnuts are a nutritious, palate-pleasing choice.
Chestnut Types. The fruits of...
Don’t Toss It Yet! 
“Expiration Dates” Explained
Americans throw away an estimated 30 percent of their food—much of which is still perfectly good. This wastes food and money and is bad...
Added Sugar is Added Sugar
When most people think of “sugar,” they picture that spoonful of white crystals that sweetens their coffee, tea, or baked goods. Those white crystals...
Raw vs. Pasteurized Milk
Q: I hear raw milk is healthier than pasteurized milk, but then I hear it’s dangerous and should be avoided. What is the truth?!
A:...