
Ask Tufts Experts: Plain Yogurt; “Low” and “Reduced” Defined; Herbs vs. Spices
You frequently recommend eating plain yogurt, but I find it too sour. What can I…

You frequently recommend eating plain yogurt, but I find it too sour. What can I…

If you are one of the estimated 30 million adults in the U.S. who feels…

Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source…

In a 2019 poll, 86 percent of Americans surveyed said they took some kind of…

Mushroom coffee does not sound like anything you would want to drink, but is actually…

PPIs are medications used to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. Heartburn is the burning pain…

We all know that calcium is good for our bones and milk is a great…

You may have read about a condition called estrogen dominance. This theory, proposed in a…

SIBO treatment (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is often needed for many people with chronic gas,…

Is your salad stuck in a rut? Facing the same vegetables every day can feel…

Popcorn is a natural whole grain that contains healthy fiber, is low in saturated fat…

The American Heart Association may have found a fountain of youth: In a study, participants…

It’s easy to indulge yourself and go off a heart-healthy diet, whether it’s triggered by…

Starting the day with a nutrient-packed, satisfying breakfast is ideal. But many of us don’t…

While any plan that cuts calories will result in short-term weight loss, not all calorie-cutting…

Are you one of the more than 100 million American adults who have hypertension (HT)?…

In late 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released the results of a 10-year study that questioned…

A bone mineral density test is the best way to measure your bone health. It…

Clostridium difficile infection (C diff) is a bowel infection caused by toxin-producing bacteria. C diff…

We’ve heard the old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,”…

People in the U.S. are snacking more than ever before. According to a 2019 survey,…

Your first choice for consuming your daily nutrients should be fresh, wholesome foods, including fruits…

Cheese is rich in protein (at 6 to 8 grams per serving) and calcium (at…

In the world of grains, everything old is new again. Quinoa, an “ancient grain” first…

Vitamin D is an important vitamin for health. It helps you absorb calcium from your…

You may have read or heard about dopamine deficiency and supplements or diets to increase…

A recent poll found that about one in ten Americans say they follow a vegetarian…

If you have high blood pressure (or would like to avoid it) you probably already…

Hot cereals are a healthy breakfast year-round, regardless of the temperature outside. “They are generally…

Fish is one of the healthiest whole foods you can consume. It contains calcium, iron,…

Fragmented Sleep: A Risk Factor for Heart Disease Sleep scientists from the University of California,…

Vitamin D is most strongly associated with healthy bones. It promotes calcium absorption to strengthen…

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

Bowel movements may not be a common topic of polite conversation, but most people suffer…

You probably know that calcium is important for growing and keeping your bones strong. Did…

Which is a better choice for my health, raw nuts, or roasted? Alice H. Lichtenstein,…

Hydration is essential for health, especially with outdoor temperatures high. Since water is necessary to…

When it comes to plant-based milks, you’ve got a lot of choices, including soy, nut,…

Lemons are much more than a garnish for your glass of water or fancy cocktail….

Worldwide, people are living longer. In 2000, one in ten people in the U.S. were…

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Vitamin D deficiency symptoms have been linked to numerous health problems,…

The mandate for revised Nutrition Facts labels occurred a few years ago, but 2020 became…

Every year, Google compiles the most frequently asked health questions put to its search engine….

The Aztecs and Mayans began eating spirulina as early as 1450. Now, almost 600 years…

Osteoporosis poses a disease threat that is greater than that of both hypertension (high blood…