Eat to Boost Immunity
Like everything else in our bodies, the immune system depends on nutrients to function properly. According to a paper by Simin N. Meydani, PhD,...
Maple and Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:
Vegetables:
2 lbs Brussels sprouts
1 red onion, sliced
½ cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts
(or other type of nut)
½ cup dried cranberries
Vinaigrette:
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or other...
Diet Can Change Activity of Genes that Impact Health
A biological process can change the affect of our genes on health, without changing the gene itself. Called “DNA methylation,” this process can determine...
Packaging is Not a Reliable Way to Identify Whole Grain Food Choices
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend at least half the grain products we eat be whole grain. If you are trying to move away...
Healthy Holiday Sides
This Thanksgiving don’t abandon healthy habits…celebrate them. Whether you are getting together virtually or in person, seasonal produce brings color, flavor, variety, and nutrition...
Q. When you write about cutting back on “red meat,” does this include pork?
A. Helen Rasmussen, PhD, RD, senior research dietitian in the Metabolic Research Unit at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, answers: “In 1987...
Q. Should we cut down on nightshade vegetables like peppers, potatoes, and tomatoes?
A. Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Common members of the nightshade family of vegetables include...
Q. I have a friend who has been using “aquafaba” in baking? What is...
A. Nicola McKeown, PhD, associate professor at the Freidman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, answers: “Aquafaba is the name given to the viscous...
Food for Healthy Skin
We all want smooth, healthy skin. There is a huge market for skincare products, but the best way to care for our largest organ...
Italian Clean-the-Fridge Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients:
1 (15-oz) can black beans
1 (15-oz) can kidney beans
2 Tbsp olive oil
5 to 6 cups chopped vegetables, whatever is in your fridge or freezer
¼...