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...
The Purpose of “Take Charge!” Boxes
Q: Why do you include the admonition to “Take Charge!” so often in every issue?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, editor-in-chief of Tufts Health &...
Protein, Protein, Everywhere
Around 60 percent of adults in the U.S. report they are trying to eat more protein. But do they really need to?
By the Numbers....
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- Don’t be Fooled by Weight Loss Fads
- NewsBites: Mindfulness for anxiety; stress and heart health
- Important Fiber Facts
- Special Report: Diet and Cancer
- Green Juice
- Featured Recipe: Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Greens
- Ask Tufts Experts: Getting enough protein on a vegan diet
- Myth: Strength training makes you bulky.
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- Personalized Nutrition: Are We There Yet?
- NewsBites: Diet and colorectal cancer; daily activity and heart health
- Magnesium Supplements
- Special Report: Stroke Prevention
- Addition…and Subtraction
- Featured Recipe: Orange Poppy Seed Spinach Salad
- Ask Tufts Experts: Does sugar cause diabetes?
- Myth: Lettuce water helps sleep.