Should You Be Counting Calories?
If you want to lose weight—or keep from gaining—chances are you’re very aware of calories.
You consume them in foods and beverages. You “burn” them...
Canned Fish
From tuna, salmon, and anchovies to sardines, herring, trout, and mackerel, there are many fish in the sea that are preserved by canning. These...
Test Your Heart Health Knowledge
Cardiovascular disease—including heart attack and stroke—is the leading cause of death worldwide. In the United States alone, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every...
Niçoise Tuna Salad
Steps:
1. In a large pot, boil potatoes until fork-tender. Let cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
2. While the potatoes are boiling, steam the green...
Coconut Oil
Q: “I have some friends who use only coconut oil, and some who won’t touch it. Is it healthy, or not?”
A: Our editor-in-chief Alice...
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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
It is Possible to Cut Back on Ultraprocessed Foods
A small study suggests it is possible to reduce one’s intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). UPFs (packaged foods containing refined components like white flour...
Tight Blood Pressure Control is Important at Any Age
High blood pressure is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, so treating it is an important strategy for preventing heart attack and stroke....
Sedentary Behavior Linked to Higher Risk for Multiple Health Problems
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is diagnosed by the presence...
Blueberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Steps:
1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, basil, salt, and pepper until blended.
2. Add chicken, blueberries, celery, and scallions and toss until evenly coated.
3. Arrange...