Your Fabulous Freezer
Making good use of your freezer can minimize food waste, cut preparation time, save money, and make nutritious choices easier, no matter your schedule.
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The Great Egg Flip Flop
Q: We were told to avoid eggs for so many years. Why am I now seeing them recommended?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, Stanley...
Shrimp Pasta a la Freezer
1. Thaw the shrimp in the fridge overnight, or in a bowl of cool water 20 to 30 minutes before cooking. Remove tails, if...
Brain-Boosting Supplements?
About 25 percent of adults over 50 take a supplement that promises to improve cognition or cognitive health. As long as these products don’t...
Download The Full January 2025 Issue PDF
- A Guide to Good Choices
- NEWSBITES: Weekend warriors; cannabis; uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!
- SPECIAL REPORT: The Healthy U.S.-Style Dietary Pattern
- 5 Arthritis Food Myths
- ASK TUFTS EXPERTS: Family Friendly Fish
- MYTH OF THE MONTH: All Food Processing is Bad
“Weekend Warrior” Activity Associated with the Same Health Benefits as Regular Activity
It is recommended we all aim for 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity). Spreading that 150...
Cannabis Use is Associated with Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly17 percent of American adults currently use marijuana, and its popularity is rising as its...
Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is Common—and Dangerous
Nearly half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure. This usually symptomless condition is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke...
A Guide to Good Choices
Flip over any food or drink package and you’ll see a Nutrition Facts label. This helpful little chart is required to provide data on...
Your Guide to a Healthy “U.S.-Style” Dietary Pattern
Most people (and certainly those reading this newsletter) want to know what’s the best way to maintain their health. What to eat, what to...