Healthy Eating

Ingredients 8 oz extra firm tofu, drained and pressed for best results 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ cups finely chopped mushrooms (any kind) 2 green onions (scallions), diced 1 medium garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp low sodium salsa, plus ½ cup for serving 1 tsp taco seasoning 1 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce […]

A. Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Gaining weight is all about adding calories, but that doesn’t mean you can eat all the junk food you want! To support your health and recovery, avoid or limit ‘empty-calorie’ foods like soft drinks, candy, and cake. To increase calories, […]

Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh basil 1 cup dried quinoa, cooked (makes about 3 cups) 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced or chopped ¼ cup shelled pistachios, chopped Salt and pepper to taste, optional Crumbled feta cheese, optional Steps: To flavor the olive oil with basil, in small pan, heat the olive oil […]

Summertime is peak berry season! There’s much to love about these juicy gems. Berries are a good source of fiber, nutrients, and phytochemicals (plant compounds that are active in our bodies). Let’s explore why and how to include nutritious, delicious, and widely available berries in a healthy dietary pattern—now, and all year long. Berries and […]

A. Helen Rasmussen, PhD, RD, a senior research dietitian in the Metabolic Research Unit of the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging answers: “Beans are a healthy food choice that contain a variety of nutrients, including protein, fiber, and potassium. They count as both a vegetable and a source of protein. Canned beans are convenient […]

Replacing some meat, especially processed meat, with healthier choices doesn’t need to be daunting or difficult. Read on for ways even dedicated carnivores can cut back. Meat and Your Health: Consumption of processed meats like ham, bacon, sausage, hot dogs, salami, jerky, and deli meats (including processed turkey, chicken, ham, and beef) is associated with […]

Ingredients 1 cup bulgur (or any other grain) 1 orange, zest and juice 2 tsp wine vinegar 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp cumin 1 (15 oz) can black (or other) beans, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, chopped in small pieces (or any crunchy vegetable) 4 scallions, chopped in small pieces […]

               

A controlled feeding trial conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found no evidence that a healthy ketogenic diet was better than a healthy low fat, high carbohydrate diet for hunger or fat accumulation over two weeks. Participants lived in a lab at the NIH for four weeks. For two weeks, participants were provided […]

We’re taking out food more than ever these days—more than 65 percent of us are regularly ordering meals out, according to the National Restaurant Association. Getting food “to go” can be a bit of a challenge when you’re trying to eat healthy: a recent Tufts study found that 50 percent of meals consumed by Americans […]