5 Important Fiber Facts
We can’t digest fiber, but it plays a lot of important roles as it passes through the body. Here’s what you need to know:
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Diet and Cancer
Scientists are learning more about the association between dietary intake and cancer. This connection is becoming increasingly clear for colorectal cancer and for the...
“Green Juice”
One of the latest so-called superfoods is “green juice,” made by juicing veggies like leafy greens and celery. Let’s dig into the health claims...
Getting Enough Protein on a Vegan Diet
Q: My son has decided to follow a vegan diet. He also works out regularly. Will he be able to get enough protein?
A: Diane...
Download The Full March 2025 Issue PDF
- 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.
Cancer Screening Responsible for Drop in Deaths
Deaths from cancer have been decreasing over time. Treatments have improved—but so have screening and prevention efforts. Researchers set out to determine how much...
Certain Dietary Traits Are Associated with Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Unhealthy dietary patterns can increase risk of colorectal cancer. Now, an analysis has provided evidence of what dietary components are associated with lower risk.
The...
Do You Need Magnesium Supplements?
Magnesium plays many important roles in the body, so marketers advertise magnesium supplements for a wide variety of uses. Should you buy in?
Needs...
Preventing Stroke: New Guidelines Released
Every year in the U.S., 600,000 people have a first stroke, and 160,000 die from stroke, making it the fifth leading cause of death...
Addition…and Subtraction
Making healthy food choices is not just about adding more nutritious foods to your plate, it’s about using them to replace less healthy options....