Added Sugar is Added Sugar
When most people think of “sugar,” they picture that spoonful of white crystals that sweetens their coffee, tea, or baked goods. Those white crystals...
Pumpkin: Beyond Pie
Pumpkins aren’t just for making Jack-o’-lanterns or baking into pies for Thanksgiving. Pumpkins come in many sizes (from very large to tiny) and a...
Raw vs. Pasteurized Milk
Q: I hear raw milk is healthier than pasteurized milk, but then I hear it’s dangerous and should be avoided. What is the truth?!
A:...
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- Too Much of a Sweet Thing?
- Newsbites
- Monitoring Blood Pressure
- 10 Choices that are Better for You…and the Planet
- Roasting Veggies
- Ask Tufts Experts
Lifestyle Interventions Improve Cognitive Function
A randomized clinical trial (The U.S. POINTER trial) found that lifestyle changes benefited cognitive health in older adults at risk for cognitive decline and...
Want to Eat Less? Try Spicy Food.
A study that fed people lunch in a laboratory setting found that participants ate spicier food more slowly, and food intake went down as...
Sugars from Beverages Associated with Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk.
Contrary to popular belief, a systematic review and meta-analysis did not find an association between total sugar intake and higher risk for type 2...
10 Choices that are Better for You…and the Planet
Worried about your health and the health of the planet? Experts have good news for you! “Many of the same foods and activities that...
Monitoring Blood Pressure
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S have high blood pressure. “High blood pressure (also called hypertension) puts you at risk of many...
Roasting Veggies
Roasting may change your mind about that particular vegetable you don’t love—or become your new favorite way to eat an old favorite. With some...