Study Confirms Ultraprocessed Foods are Bad for Health
A recent study reviewed results from 45 pooled analyses on the health impacts of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). Together, these studies include 9.9 million participants....
Curbing Food Cravings
We need to eat. Our bodies cannot function without the calories, nutrients, and fluids foods provide. But there are many other reasons we eat....
Soul Food!
While many people have comfort foods they say are “good for their soul,” the term “soul food” specifically refers to the food traditions that...
100% Fruit Juice Intake Associated with Weight Gain
While sugar-sweetened beverages are generally recognized as being bad for our health, 100% fruit juice has a bit of a “health halo”—we assume it’s...
Replace Animal-Based with Plant-Based Foods for Cardiometabolic Health
In the first meta-analysis of its kind, researchers summarized and evaluated evidence from 37 studies looking at the health impact of replacing animal-based foods...
Grass-fed vs Grain-fed Beef
Q: Is there really a difference in the nutritional value of meat from grass-fed and grain-fed cattle?
A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, executive...
Spring Veggies
While most vegetables are now available year-round, May is the month gardens and farms across the U.S. start offering up their bounty in earnest....
Consuming Plant Protein in Midlife Can Help Women Age Well
A new study lead by Tufts University researchers suggests choosing plant protein in place of animal protein throughout midlife may increase the odds of...
Intake of Dietary Fiber Associated with Lower Risk of Death
Results from an analysis of 64 studies with a total of more than 3 million participants supported prior findings that dietary fiber intake is...
Should You Eat Gluten Free?
Many restaurants now offer gluten-free menu options and grocery stores have gluten free offerings throughout. But is “going gluten-free” the right choice for you?...