General Nutrition

Expand Your Plant Palate

Research is clear that consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods in place of refined carbohydrates, highly processed foods, and some of the usual...

Vegan vs. Vegetarian Dietary Patterns

Q: What are the differences between vegetarian and vegan dietary patterns? A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, executive editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition...

The Facts About Pea Protein

Pea protein is showing up in everything, from protein powders to plant-based beverages. Consumers should have the facts about this and other extracted proteins...

Big Health and Nutrition Stories of 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, let’s review and update some of the biggest health and nutrition stories of the year. Concerns About Sugar Substitutes....

The Facts About Weight Loss Drugs

The biggest health and nutrition story of 2023 was arguably the exploding popularity of prescription medications to treat obesity, a chronic disease that affects...

Ultra-pasteurized Milk

Q: The milk I buy says it is ultra-pasteurized. Does that make it an ultraprocessed food? A: Alice H. Lichtentein, DSc, a professor at the...

Give Thanks for Foods from the Americas!

Foods like sweet potatoes, corn, and pumpkin are regulars on our Thanksgiving tables. Let’s take a closer look at some of the delicious, versatile,...

Apple Cider Vinegar … Salt vs. Sodium … Ketone Drinks …

Q: Does apple cider vinegar help with blood sugar control? A: Richard Siegel, MD, co-director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center, answers: “Recently, there has...

For Prevention of Cognitive Decline, Reduced Calorie MIND Diet Not Superior to Simply Cutting...

A randomized, controlled trial compared the impact on cognitive function of a MIND diet with mild caloric restriction to a typical diet with mild...

Breast Cancer and Diet

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and other lifestyle activities and breast cancer risk. Breast Cancer...