Energy Levels and Diet
A new year is upon us, and it’s going to take plenty of energy to make good on all those resolutions! If you’re looking...
Homeade Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 bunch kale (about 5 cups, or 10 oz)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp, or to taste, seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder,...
Pita Chips
Ingredients
3 whole wheat pita rounds (6 to 7 inch diameter)
1-2 Tbsp olive oil OR baking spray
3 Tbsp, or to taste, seasonings (such as onion...
“Healthy” Chips?
The snack aisle is packed with a confusing array of chip options. We’ve got some smart strategies to help you choose more healthful yet...
Recognizing Eating Disorders
One guest at your holiday table is a strict vegan; another touts the merits of “clean eating;” a third talks incessantly about how good...
Farro and Peanut Stuffed Pumpkins
Ingredients:
8 mini pumpkins, or 4 small winter squash, such as acorn squash, halved
1 Tbsp olive oil
1½ cups farro, uncooked
¾ cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
½ cup...
5 Thanksgiving Feast Myths Busted!
The feast that officially kicks off the holiday season is almost here. Thanksgiving is steeped in the comfort and familiarity of traditional foods—turkey and...
Easy Roasted Veggies
Ingredients:
1 lb broccoli florets, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Pinch red...
Fermented Foods Can Support Health
The microbes that live in our intestines help break down food, and they create byproducts that can impact the immune system and inflammation.
A study...
Switch from Refined Grains to Whole to Improve Cardiometabolic Health
Greater whole grain consumption is known to be associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease. A recent study by Tufts researchers looked at the...