Heart Attack 101
Over 800,000 people experience heart attacks every year in the United States. That’s about one every 40 seconds. It’s important to recognize the signs...
SRIRACHA SESAME TOFU SANDWICH
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Drain tofu and slice in half lengthwise, and in half crosswise, to create 4 rectangular pieces. Place in a...
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- Summer’s Bounty
- Newsbites
- Packing Lunch
- Special Report: Eating Out? How to Avoid Ultraprocessed Foods
- Season of Seasonings
- Featured Recipe: Classic Gazpacho
- Q & A: Processed food
- Myth: Fruit and weight loss
Physical Activity Helps Fight Depression in Frail Adults
It is said that physical activity can boost mood. An analysis of 10 randomized controlled trails concluded that this observation holds true for frail...
Time-Restricted Eating Without Cutting Calories Does Not Lead to Weight Loss
Time-restricted eating (also called intermittent fasting) is a popular weight-loss strategy. A randomized controlled trial has found it only works to reduce weight if...
Packing Lunch
As kids everywhere get ready to head back to school, it’s a great time to reassess how we pack lunches—whether it be for school,...
Myth of the Month: 
Some Fruits are Better Than Others for Weight Loss
You may have seen blog posts or articles asserting that some fruits should be avoided if you are trying to lose weight. Ignore them.
Essentially,...
Eating Out? How to Avoid Ultraprocessed Foods
The evidence is mounting: diets high in ultraprocessed foods are associated with higher risk for chronic disease. On the other hand, it’s clear that...
Season of Seasonings
If you have (or want to avoid) high blood pressure, limiting your intake of sodium is key. The main source of sodium in the...
Summer’s Bounty
The summer harvest of fruits and vegetables is in full swing! That means less expensive, locally grown, fresh options are plentiful—and packed with flavor....