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Q. Why are steel-cut oats preferrable to rolled oats? They can’t be used for...
A. Nicola McKeown, PhD, an associate professor at the Friedman School and whole grain expert, answers: “Nutrition publications (including this one) often recommend oatmeal—and...
Top 10 Swaps for Good Health
We asked Tufts experts for one small change they would recommend for the biggest benefits. Here’s what they said:
1. Try Barley, not White Rice...
Choosing Veggies for Flavor (and Health)
If you grew up with slimy Brussels sprouts, mushy broccoli that smelled of sulfur, or the same peas and cubes of carrot week after...
Recognizing the Health Dangers of Ultraprocessed Foods
For most of human history, food was difficult to come by and humans battled starvation and malnutrition. The development of food processing helped positively...
To Worry…or Not to Worry?
Making healthy food choices is hard enough without worrying about the additional potential health impact of things like pesticide residues, environmental contaminants, and rogue...
Five Servings of Fruits and Vegetables a Day Associated with Longer Life
In an attempt to identify the optimal intake of fruits and vegetables associated with maintaining long-term health, researchers collected information on the typical dietary...
Lentils: Easy, Tasty Nutrition
Lentils may not be a staple in your pantry, but they should be! Easy to prepare, delicious, nutritious, and versatile—these tiny legumes check the...
Insufficient Evidence for Universal Vitamin D Screening
A new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) report has concluded there is not currently enough evidence to officially recommend screening vitamin D levels...
Embracing Soy Foods
Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source of sustainable plant-based protein. If you’re unfamiliar with these...
Q. Why do you say “deli turkey” is a processed meat and should be...
A. Fang Fang Zhang, PhD, an associate professor at the Friedman School who specializes in cancer epidemiology, answers: “Processed meat is any meat that...