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?...
Daily Food Choices
Q: Are there any foods we should eat every single day?
A:Diane L. McKay, PhD, an assistant professor at both the Friedman
School of Nutrition...
Intake of Added Sugars Associated with Elevated Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of heart disease risk factors. High carbohydrate diets have been associated with higher risk for elevated metabolic syndrome risk,...
Five Ways to Identify Ultraprocessed Foods
The research is clear: a diet high in ultraprocessed foods is associated with higher risk for overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood...
Don’t Be Fooled!
Did you ever notice that the least healthy foods are often the most heavily marketed? Knowing what tactics food and beverage marketers employ can...
Where Does Poultry Fit In?
Nutrition guidelines (and this newsletter) talk a lot about limiting intake of red meat (beef, lamb, pork, venison). But what about poultry?
What the Science...