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?Â
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...
Getting Enough Iodine When Cutting Salt Intake
Q: How can I be sure I’m getting enough iodine if I’m restricting the salt in my diet?
A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN,...
Is Olive Oil the Best Choice?
Q: Is olive oil (or extra-virgin olive oil) really better for me than other oils?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, Gershoff professor of nutrition...
Myth of the Month: “Negative Calorie” Foods
“Negative-calorie” foods are said to require more energy to chew and digest than they provide when eaten. Foods that have been given this label...
Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!
In 2023, we provided the latest evidence-based information on a wide variety of health and nutrition topics—including heart health issues, product labeling, physical activity,...
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...