Vegan vs. Vegetarian Dietary Patterns
Q: What are the differences between vegetarian and vegan dietary patterns?
A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, executive editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition...
Big Health and Nutrition Stories of 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, let’s review and update some of the biggest health and nutrition stories of the year.
Concerns About Sugar Substitutes....
Eggs or Egg Whites?
Q: Sometimes I like to cook up a veggie omelet for breakfast or lunch. Should I be using whole eggs, egg whites, those cartons...
Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?
About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate higher risk for a number of serious health conditions....
Dietary Patterns Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Associated with Lower Risk of High Blood...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies concluded that high intake of either fruits or fruits and vegetables was associated with lower risk...
Even Healthy, Normal-Weight Older Women May Benefit from a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
A recent study reinforces the fact that a healthy lifestyle is beneficial even in the absence of overweight or obesity.
The study included over 40,000...
Coconut Oil
Q: You say to avoid fats that are solid at room temperature. Does that include coconut oil?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, senior scientist...
High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer
With “World Heart Day” coming up on September 29th, this is the perfect month to commit to a few simple goals that will help...
NEWSBITES AUGUST 2023
Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing
A plant-based dietary pattern limits or avoids animal products (meat, poultry, fish,
eggs, and...
Working Up a Sweat
Staying active is essential to our health. But trying to walk, run, bike, or play in the heat is at best unpleasant and at...