Diet and Bone Health
Q: “I’ve heard bone loss speeds up as we age.
Can food help me keep my bones strong?”
A: Bess Dawson-Hughes, MD, a leading bone...
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- “Keto” Diet for Weight Loss?
- NewsBites: Diet and brain health
- Strengthening Bone Health
- Special Report: What About Milk(s)?
- Cool as a Cucumber!
- Featured Recipe: Cucumber Salad
- Ask Tufts Experts: Defining “Healthy Dietary Patten"
- Myth of the Month: Eggs are Bad for You
Newsbites: June 2025
Shift to Plant-based Meats May Benefit Cardiometabolic Health
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lant-based meat alternatives—
foods made from plants or fungi that have a mouthfeel, flavor, and/or appearance similar...
Cucumber Salad
Steps
1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
2. In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together...
Strengthening Bone Health
Our bones provide the foundation for our entire body—giving us structure, protecting vital organs, anchoring muscles, and storing calcium. Over 10 million Americans have...
What About Milk(s)?
There is a lot of conflicting information out there about cow’s milk and the flood of milk alternatives in the marketplace. Here, we will...
Cool as a Cucumber!
Cucumbers live up to their “cool” reputation: the inside is cooler than the outside air. There are many ways to enjoy these simple, versatile...
“Keto” Diet for Weight Loss?
If you are following—or considering—a “keto” diet for weight loss, it’s important to understand what research has found out about potential risks and benefits.
What...
A “Healthy Dietary Pattern” Explained
Q: What do you mean when you talk about a “healthy dietary pattern?”
A: Sai Das, PhD, a senior scientist in the Diet & Chronic...
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- Protein, Protein, Everywhere
- NewsBites: Fit at any size; food shapes the microbiome.
- The Humble Hamburger
- Special Report: Easy, Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- Four Fun Food Facts!
- Featured Recipe: Bulgur-Black Bean Veggie Burger
- Ask Tufts Experts: “Take Charge!” Boxes
- Myth of the Month: Raw Potatoes