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Ask Tufts Experts: Washing Organic Foods; Instant Oatmeal

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Since they are grown without pesticides, do organic fruits and vegetables need to be washed?…

Newsbriefs: Vitamin D; Red meat and CVD risk; Psyllium and constipation

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MAJOR FINDING: Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Prevent Major Diseases Virtually every tissue in the…

Eight Essentials for Heart Health

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For years we were told to “eat well and exercise” to keep our hearts healthy….

What’s Your ASCVD Risk?

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly referred to as simply cardiovascular disease or heart disease, is…

Ask Tufts Experts: Why We Say “People with Obesity”; Cholesterol and Genes

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“People with obesity” sounds odd to me. Why don’t you just say, “obese people?” Jillian…

Ask Tufts Experts: Steel Cut vs. Rolled Oats; “Net Carbs” Explained

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Why are steel-cut oats preferrable to rolled oats? They can’t be used for baking, take…

Lentils: Easy, Tasty Nutrition

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Lentils may not be a staple in your pantry, but they should be! Easy to…

Newsbites: Vitamin D levels; carbs vs. fats; boosting liver health

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Vitamin D Levels Not Associated with COVID-19 Infection While earlier studies had suggested low blood…

“Plant-Based” Diets Done Right

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Plant-based diets (patterns that maximize plantderived foods and minimize animal-derived foods) are a good choice…

Amp Up Your Diet with These Plant Proteins

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Replacing some (or all) animal protein with plant protein; eating more vegetables; and choosing naturally…

Newsbites: Fasting Diets Equivalent to More Traditional Calorie Cutting for Weight Loss; Coffee Consumption Associated with Lower Risk for Kidney Disease; Oat Soluble Fiber Influences Blood Sugar Control, But Not Appetite; Sustained Weight Loss Associated with Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Women 50 and Over

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Fasting Diets Equivalent to More Traditional Calorie Cutting for Weight Loss A randomized controlled trial…

Ask Tufts Experts: Beans and cholesterol … Chlorella … Biotin

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Q: I have high cholesterol and my doctor told me to eat more beans. Why?…