Obesity is a Disease: Why it Happens, and Why it Matters
There has been a pervasive idea in society that obesity is a sign of personal failure—that it is caused exclusively by lack of willpower,...
Popular Diet Patterns Found to be of Variable Nutritional Quality
Dietary patterns that restrict specific foods, macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), or eating time are popular weight loss strategies in the U.S. and elsewhere. Researchers...
Ask Tufts Experts: January 2023
Q: What is an elimination diet? Can it be used for weight loss?
A: Alicia Romano, MS, RD, CSNC, a registered dietitian/nutritionist with the Frances...
Give Thanks for Good Health!
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, casseroles, turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, creamy green beans, pies and more pies…it can be confusing to determine which traditional...
Are Your Sleep Habits Affecting Your Weight?
About one in three adults in the United States report routinely not getting enough sleep. Sleep insufficiency is associated with increased risk for diabetes,...
Is a “Juice Cleanse” Right for You?
Juice cleanses involve consuming nothing but fruit and vegetable juices, often organic and raw, for two to 10 days. If you are considering trying...
Chrononutrition
You probably know the saying, “you are what you eat,” but, according to the latest research, you may also be when you eat. “Your...
Q. I’ve heard bone broth is good for weight loss. Is this true? If...
A. Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Bone broth is made by simmering animal bones in...
Slow and Steady Wins the Waist
If you are looking to lose some weight, or simply want to improve or protect your cardiometabolic health, emerging nutrition research suggests a simple...
Q. I’m recovering from illness and need to put on a few pounds. Any...
A. Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Gaining weight is all about adding calories, but that...