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Q: My mother used to drink prune juice to help with regularity. Now I’m hearing people talk about prunes again. Is there really something special about prunes? 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 […]

Healthy cooking doesn’t have to start with fresh ingredients. Having nutritious staples and cooking essentials on hand makes it easy to prepare an endless variety of quick, delicious, healthy meals. Here are some of our favorites, and some ideas for putting them to good use: To continue reading this article or issue you must be […]

Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one ground-breaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance, this is rarely, if ever, the case. Take a look at these examples of when studies were overhyped or misinterpreted—and why—so you’ll know how to make the best decisions for you and your family. To continue reading this article or […]

Consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods is definitely good for your health, but cookouts are traditionally a time for grilling burgers and hot dogs. Why not offer some simple and delicious meatless options, in addition to or in place of your usual fare? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a […]

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Only around 12 percent of U.S. adults consume the recommended one-and-a-half to two cups of fruit a day. Trying something new is a fun way to increase your fruit intake. If you’re not sure where to begin, give one of these a try. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid […]

Consuming a lot of highly processed, pre-prepared foods has been associated with higher risk for health problems, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, stroke and, in the case of processed meats, cancer. Cooking at home from minimally processed (fresh, frozen, or low-sodium canned) ingredients is far better for your health. But what are you to […]

According to the National Coffee Association, 62 percent of U.S. adults drink coffee every day. There is a lot of research on how coffee impacts our health. The majority of studies show health benefits (see The Good on page 8), but some show negative health impacts (see The Bad on page 8). What’s a coffee […]