Cool as a Cucumber!
Cucumbers live up to their “cool” reputation: the inside is cooler than the outside air. There are many ways to enjoy these simple, versatile...
“Keto” Diet for Weight Loss?
If you are following—or considering—a “keto” diet for weight loss, it’s important to understand what research has found out about potential risks and benefits.
What...
A “Healthy Dietary Pattern” Explained
Q: What do you mean when you talk about a “healthy dietary pattern?”
A: Sai Das, PhD, a senior scientist in the Diet & Chronic...
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- Protein, Protein, Everywhere
- NewsBites: Fit at any size; food shapes the microbiome.
- The Humble Hamburger
- Special Report: Easy, Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- Four Fun Food Facts!
- Featured Recipe: Bulgur-Black Bean Veggie Burger
- Ask Tufts Experts: “Take Charge!” Boxes
- Myth of the Month: Raw Potatoes
Being Fit—At Any Size—May Protect Your Heart Health
Having a body mass index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD)....
What You Eat Impacts Health by Shaping Your Gut Microbiome
What we eat affects the composition of the microbes in our gut. This is significant, because the makeup of our gut microbiome impacts our...
Bulgar-Black Bean Veggie Burger
Steps
1. Heat olive oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and bulgur...
The Humble Hamburger
It’s hamburger season! For many people, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and other warm weather celebrations are not complete without burgers on the grill....
Easy, Healthy Breakfast Ideas
While you sleep, your body uses up the energy it has stored from the previous day’s meals. Eating a healthy breakfast replenishes this fuel...
Four Fun Food Facts
Whether you’re a curious foodie or just love a good trivia tidbit, these four fun facts will add some flavor to your knowledge and...