General Nutrition

Dietary Patterns Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Associated with Lower Risk of High Blood...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies concluded that high intake of either fruits or fruits and vegetables was associated with lower risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). The review looked at 18 studies with a total of over 450,000 participants. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid […]

Veggie Variety

Research is clear that eating more whole and minimally processed vegetables is good for your health! A great way to expand your veggie intake is to try something new. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year […]

Using Package Clues to Find the Healthiest Choices

In today’s world, it’s practically impossible to avoid all packaged foods. Knowing how to decipher the clues on packages can help you find the healthiest choices. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health […]

Filling Your Freezer

It’s a fact: having the right foods on hand makes it more likely you will cook healthy meals at home. Your freezer is an excellent tool for enabling quick, easy, healthy meals. It can also help you reduce food waste, save money, and increase variety. To continue reading this article or issue you must be […]

NEWSBITES AUGUST 2023

Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as $18. And access all of our back issues […]

A Calorie is a Calorie

Q: I keep thinking of the old expression, “a calorie is a calorie.” What does this mean, and is it true? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little […]

Beat the Heat with Cool Summer Treats

There’s nothing like an icy drink or frozen treat to help tame summer swelter, keep you hydrated, quench thirst, and satisfy a sweet tooth. Unfortunately, cool treats are often over-processed and packed with added sugars. Keep your cool with less processed, fruit-forward icy drinks and treats that are as healthy as they are refreshing and […]

Actionable Information

Q: I found the June article on cooking terminology interesting, but it’s not what I’m used to seeing in this newsletter. Has there been a change? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health […]

Create a Powerful Pantry

Healthy cooking doesn’t have to start with fresh ingredients. Having nutritious staples and cooking essentials on hand makes it easy to prepare an endless variety of quick, delicious, healthy meals. Here are some of our favorites, and some ideas for putting them to good use: To continue reading this article or issue you must be […]

Reader Beware!

Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one ground-breaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance, this is rarely, if ever, the case. Take a look at these examples of when studies were overhyped or misinterpreted—and why—so you’ll know how to make the best decisions for you and your family. To continue reading this article or […]