Good Fats, Bad Fats
Fat. It seems we’re always trying to avoid gaining it or avoid eating it. But, when it comes to dietary fats, some are actually...
Diabetes, Explained
Diabetes affects over 38 million people in the United States, and another 97.6 million people aged 18 years or older (38 percent of the...
It’s Blueberry Season!
Blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America. Native American tribes called them “star berries” for the five-point “star” at the...
Food Allergy, Intolerance, and “Sensitivity”
If you’ve ever had an adverse reaction to something you’ve eaten or experience ongoing digestive issues, you may wonder if you have a food...
Diet and Bone Health
Q: “I’ve heard bone loss speeds up as we age.
Can food help me keep my bones strong?”
A: Bess Dawson-Hughes, MD, a leading bone...
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- “Keto” Diet for Weight Loss?
- NewsBites: Diet and brain health
- Strengthening Bone Health
- Special Report: What About Milk(s)?
- Cool as a Cucumber!
- Featured Recipe: Cucumber Salad
- Ask Tufts Experts: Defining “Healthy Dietary Patten"
- Myth of the Month: Eggs are Bad for You
Newsbites: June 2025
Shift to Plant-based Meats May Benefit Cardiometabolic Health
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lant-based meat alternatives—
foods made from plants or fungi that have a mouthfeel, flavor, and/or appearance similar...
Cucumber Salad
Steps
1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
2. In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together...
Strengthening Bone Health
Our bones provide the foundation for our entire body—giving us structure, protecting vital organs, anchoring muscles, and storing calcium. Over 10 million Americans have...
What About Milk(s)?
There is a lot of conflicting information out there about cow’s milk and the flood of milk alternatives in the marketplace. Here, we will...