Plant-Based Cookouts
Consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods is definitely good for your health, but cookouts are traditionally a time for grilling burgers and hot dogs. Why not offer some simple and delicious meatless options, in addition to or in place of your usual fare? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a […]
Food Allergy, or Intolerance?
We often use the words allergy and intolerance interchangeably to describe a negative reaction to eating a certain food. “A food allergy involves the...
Ask Tufts Experts: June 2023
Climate Change Impacting Coffee . . . Diet and Gout
Q: I was interested to learn about the negative environmental impact of food waste (February...
NAFLD: Could You Have this Common Liver Disease?
About 24 percent of U.S. adults have a liver condition that can negatively impact their health, and most don’t even know it. Fortunately, it...
Savoring Seaweed
Have you eaten seaweed? A traditional food in many cultures, seaweed and other algae are still a novelty to many Americans. That may be...
Ask the Tufts Experts May 2023: How long to keep leftovers
Q: I want to reduce my food waste, but I don’t want to eat spoiled food. How long will leftovers keep in my fridge?
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Personalized Nutrition: Are We There Yet?
While an overall healthy dietary pattern is good for everyone, each of us is a unique individual. The goal of personalized nutrition is to...
Cooking with Kids Cooking with the children in your life can have many benefits...
Cooking with kids may encourage good eating habits. “It’s also a great way to bond, create memories, teach life skills, and reinforce all sorts...
The Truth about “Brain-Boosting” Supplements
More than 25 percent of Americans ages 50 to 73 and 36 percent of those age 74 and over take supplements for brain health....
Healthy Diets are Also Good for the Planet
Plant-based diets (those that emphasize more plant-derived foods) have been found to be associated with better health if they emphasize whole and minimally processed...