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Dinner Time! Making it Quick and Healthy

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Like all meals, dinner should include plenty of minimally processed plant foods (non-starchy vegetables, fruits,…

How Salt Affects Blood Pressure

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While most Americans consume too much salt, sodium is an important factor in regulating blood…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Mono- vs. polyunsaturated fats; Healthy snacks

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Q: Which is better, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats? A: Both can aid in heart, blood…

Choose Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Wisely

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

Processed Food Do’s and Don’ts

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You’ve probably heard advice to avoid processed food—but not all processing is a bad thing….

What Are the Health Benefits of Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil?

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According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the flaxseed plant has been…

Spotlight on Supplements: Elderberry

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Many people are seeking ways to support their immune systems and stay healthy. With cold…

A Modern Take on Olden Grains

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Conventional wisdom says that it’s good to be young. After all, youth is all about…

The Wide World of Mushrooms

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Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…

Soup it Up!

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Soups are wonderfully versatile and easy to make, and the combinations of ingredients and flavors…

Explore These Delicious Ancient Grains

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

All for Apples!

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The Folklore. The beloved apple is quite likely the world’s most famous fruit. People have…

Special Report: Eat Better, Shop Better, with this Simple Plan

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we procure, prepare, and consume food. As a…

Soothing, Hearty, Healthy Hot Cereals

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

Creative Ways to Prepare Fish

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

Are Potato Chips Bad for You?

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Salt and vinegar, barbecue, kettle-cooked, ruffled — to me, all potato chips are delicious. If…

Ask Tufts Experts: Foods for Regularity; Cutting Salt Intake; Leaky Gut

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I understand fiber can help keep me regular. Is oatmeal a good choice? Nicola McKeown,…

How Your Medications Interact with Food Intake

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Many concerns about interactions between medications and foods are unfounded. Understanding how foods interact with…

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…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Involuntary weight loss; Surgery concerns; Douching and cancer risk

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My mother, who is 75, has lost weight recently. She says she feels fine, but…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Arsenic in rice; Chronic laryngitis

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I’m reading a lot of disturbing information about arsenic in U.S. rice. Is rice farmed…

What’s the Healthiest Oil? The Winner Is…

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Liquid vegetables oils—for example, olive oil and soybean oil—are celebrated as healthy unsaturated fats. Unsaturated…

Overnight Oats: A Quick Choice for a Healthy Breakfast

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Oatmeal has been a popular choice for a healthy breakfast in America for over 150…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Healthy plant-based oils; Genetically modified foods

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I don’t care for the flavor of olives, but I want to cook with vegetable…

Turmeric Side Effects and Usage Challenges: How to Get the Full Benefits (Part 2)

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The long list of turmeric supplement benefits is quite impressive and appealing (read more in…

Cumin Health Benefits Include Lowering Cholesterol and Triglycerides

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Cumin may well be my favorite spice. It is a staple flavor in my favorite…

Use Cast Iron Cookware as an Iron Deficiency Treatment

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Iron deficiency is alarmingly common and can cause dangerous conditions like anemia if untreated. About…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Local markets and pesticides … Feta vs. blue cheese

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Q: Do I need to worry about pesticides when I shop at a local farmer’s…

Reduce Cholesterol with Simple Dietary Changes

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High cholesterol is a key risk factor for heart disease. It creates fatty deposits in…

Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Expect and How to Prepare

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For many chronic diseases, evaluating the stage of the disease is part of the diagnostic…

Ginger it Up!

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The Folklore. Bold, aromatic, and pungent, ginger (also called ginger root) has spiced up palates…

Ask The Tufts Experts: Vegan Egg Replacements … Cutting Sugar in Baking

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Q: What makes a good vegan egg replacement? A: Melissa Townsend, MS, RD, CDN, Registered…

5. Gaining Control

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When it comes to managing your chronic pain, take a close look at your lifestyle….

Does Antiperspirant Cause Cancer? Here’s Why You Should Be Concerned About Aluminum Toxicity

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People around the world spread this metal on their underarms; cook and store their food…

13. Resources

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Associations Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics eatright.org 800-877-1600 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190 Chicago, IL…

The Mixed-Up Plate

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Dietary guidelines are designed to suggest foods and food patterns that provide all the nutrients…

5. Effective Lifestyle Changes

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Based on the evidence collected from your medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests, your…