What to Eat with Diabetes
More than 100 million adults in the U.S. have diabetes or prediabetes. “Nutrition and weight loss are powerful tools in diabetes management,” says Richard...
Spicy Shakshuka
STEPS
Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in ovenproof skillet set over medium heat. Cook onion, red pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt,...
Q. Which is a better fiber supplement: psyllium or wheat bran?
A. Jessica Seltz, a dietetic intern at the Frances Stern Nutrition Center, answers: “Fiber, a complex carbohydrate that cannot be broken down during digestion,...
Q. I want to eat less animal products. What are the best plant-based protein...
A. Lauren McAvoy, a dietetic intern at Tufts Medical Center, answers: “In general, animal foods tend to have higher protein levels per serving than...
Diet and Kidney Stones
It is estimated that one in ten people will have a kidney stone some time in their lives. Each year more than half a...
Intake of Processed Meats Not Falling, Despite Evidence of Health Risks
Accumulating evidence links excessive consumption of processed meats with an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and some cancers. A study by Tufts...
Carbohydrate to Fiber Ratio Signals Nutritional Value of Grain-Based Choices
Researchers from Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and their colleagues at the University of Sao Paula in Brazil have confirmed...
Low FODMAP Diet Helps Lingering Symptoms of Controlled IBD
A randomized controlled trial published in January 2020 in the journal Gastroenterology found that a diet low in FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and...
Egg-ceptionally Confusing Eggs
The supermarket case displays a wide variety of egg choices—at a wide range of prices. Are some eggs really better than others? Here are...
A Report Card on the American Diet
The latest available data show that, as of 2016, Americans had made some significant dietary improvements, reducing intake of low-quality carbohydrates like added sugars...