Healthy Eating

Smoothies can be a tasty way to boost fruit and veggie intake... if you do them right.

Smoothies?

For breakfast, snacks, or even meal replacements, smoothies are all the rage. But are they really a healthy choice? That depends on a number...
Herbs and spices are not quite the same, but serve the same purpose—flavoring delicious food!

Q. I’m interested in boosting my cooking skills. What is the difference between an...

A. Helen Rasmussen, PhD, RD, an instructor at the Friedman School, as well as a senior research dietitian in the Metabolic Research Unit at...

Q. What does “low” or “reduced” on a label mean, and what is the...

A. Kelly Kane, MS, RD, an assistant professor at the Friedman School and Tufts University School of Medicine and director of nutrition at Tufts...
Flavor plain yogurt with anything you like, from cinnamon, fruit, and granola to cucumber and dill.

Q. You frequently recommend eating plain yogurt, but I find it too sour. What...

A. Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Yogurt supports a healthy gut microbiome and is an excellent...
There are a number of ways to keep dairy in your diet, despite lactose intolerance.

Making Lactose Tolerable

If you are one of the estimated 30 million adults in the U.S. who feels bloated or develops diarrhea, gas, or a rumbling tummy...
Lentils come in many different colors and sizes. All are delicious, healthful, versatile, and easy to cook.

Lentils: Easy, Tasty Nutrition

Lentils may not be a staple in your pantry, but they should be! Easy to prepare, delicious, nutritious, and versatile—these tiny legumes check the...
Replacing some calories from carbohydrates (particularly refined carbs) with calories from foods rich in unsaturated fats is a health-promoting choice.

Replacing Some Carbs with Healthy Fats Is Good for Blood Cholesterol Levels

A recent analysis added to our understanding of the relationship between type of dietary fat and blood cholesterol levels. Dietary changes that raise blood...
Simple tricks can help your veggies explode with flavor.

Flavor!

If you equate healthy dietary choices to eating like a rabbit or you’re simply tired of the same old veggies, take heart! Open that...
CHIMICHURRI

Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup parsley (or ½ cup parsley and ½ cup cilantro) 2 Tbsp fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dried) ¼ cup red wine or cider vinegar 3...
pickled vegetables

Pickled Vegetables

Ingredients: ½ cup water ½ cup white vinegar Salt to taste (½ to 1 tsp) Sugar to taste (0 to 1 tsp) ½ lb raw vegetables* (about 1½ cups),...