High-Quality Low-Carb Diets Associated with Lower Inflammatory Markers
A team of researchers (including our editor-in-chief Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc) studied the impact of low-carbohydrate (low-carb) diet patterns on inflammation and oxidative stress....
pHishing: Claims About Diet and pH Levels
You may have come across products like alkaline water or “acid-busting” diets that say they can help with weight loss, reduce inflammation, and/or improve...
Is There Proof? Correlation vs. Causation Matters
Did you know eating ice cream increases your risk for sunburn? That’s not actually true, of course. But if you make a graph comparing...
Oral Collagen Supplements and Skin Health
Q: Will oral collagen supplements help keep my skin looking good?
A: Farah Moustafa, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and...
Dietary Changes Without Weight Loss May Still Benefit Health
According to an analysis that pooled the results of three large, long-term weight loss trials, implementing positive dietary changes was associated with meaningful health...
High Intakes of Flavonoid-Rich Foods Associated with Healthy Aging
An observational study suggests that flavonoid-rich foods and beverages may support healthy aging. The study looked for associations between flavonoid intake and indicators of...
It’s a Date!
Dates are delicious, fiber-rich fruits. They’re also a source of concentrated sugar. Still, in moderation, they beat candy and other sweets as
a snack or...
Roast Chicken with Lemon and Dates
Steps:
1. In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the chicken pieces with the olive oil, dates, garlic, rosemary, and lemon. Season to...
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- Electrolyte Drinks
- NewsBites: Diabetes and HIIT; unhealthy breakfast cereals.
- Test Your Heart Health Knowledge
- Special Report: Should You Be Counting Calories?
- Canned Fish
- Featured Recipe: Niçoise Tuna Salad
- Ask Tufts Experts: Coconut Oil
- Myth of the Month: Fiber Supplements
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- Good Fats, Bad Fats
- NewsBites: Blood pressure control; sedentary time and heart health
- Food Allergy, Intolerance, and “Sensitivity”
- Special Report: Diabetes, Explained
- It’s Blueberry Season!
- Featured Recipe: Blueberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
- Ask Tufts Experts: Diet and bone health
- Myth of the Month: Maple syrup is healthy