Intake of Added Sugars Associated with Elevated Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of heart disease risk factors. High carbohydrate diets have been associated with higher risk for elevated metabolic syndrome risk, but a recent study supports the body of research suggesting that not all carbohydrates are equal. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in […]
The World Within
You are not alone! Your large intestine is home to a whole community of bacteria and other microorganisms called the microbiota. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little […]
Five Ways to Identify Ultraprocessed Foods
The research is clear: a diet high in ultraprocessed foods is associated with higher risk for overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. These conditions are all risk factors for cardiovascular disease (the leading cause of death worldwide) and they increase risk for other diseases, including cancer, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. Limiting […]
Alice’s Homemade Pita Chips
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Split pitas and cut rounds into triangles. Spread triangles on a baking sheet. 3. Brush or spray both sides lightly with oil. 4. Sprinkle with herbs and/or spices, if desired 5. Bake 5 to 10 minutes, until crisp and beginning to brown. (Keep a close eye, as they burn […]
Lemon-Garlic Bean Spread
Mix all ingredients in a food processor, or mash by hand until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste, or the spices of your choice! To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health […]
Don’t Be Fooled!
Did you ever notice that the least healthy foods are often the most heavily marketed? Knowing what tactics food and beverage marketers employ can help you (and your children or grandchildren) make the best choices. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health […]
Download The Full March 2024 Issue PDF
- Eating for the Earth…And Your Health
- NewsBites: Diabetes remission; sleep and insulin resistance
- Where Does Poultry Fit In?
- Special Report: Understanding Atherosclerosis
- Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
- Featured Recipe: Roman Chicken with Peppers
- Ask Tufts Experts: Iodine and low-salt diets
- Myth of the Month: Organics and pesticides
Eating for the Earth…And Your Health
Food production has a significant impact on the earth’s health; what we eat has a significant impact on our health. Fortunately, research clearly shows that the same food choices can benefit both ourselves and our environment! In honor of the 54th annual Earth Day on April 22, let’s look at simple swaps you can make […]
Roman Chicken with Peppers
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Ultraprocessed Foods Associated with Risk for Multiple Diseases at Once
Studies have shown consumption of ultraprocessed foods is association with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. A group of researchers in Europe set out to see if they might also be associated with higher risk of developing more than one of these conditions at the same time (multimorbidity). To continue reading […]