
Boost Your Nutrition This Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of year! We can show our holiday spirit and still…

It’s the most wonderful time of year! We can show our holiday spirit and still…

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

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

Skipping Meals to Cut Calories Could Lead to Unexpected Consequences If you’re trying to lose…

My doctor says I need to hydrate more. I’m not a fan of plain water…

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

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

Like a checking account or a tight-rope walker, a healthy gut relies on balance. An…

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…

The Folklore. The beloved apple is quite likely the world’s most famous fruit. People have…
Nutritionally, America is still falling short. A 2020 report published in the American Journal of…

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

I have a friend who has been using “aquafaba” in baking? What is it, and…

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

It’s a safe bet that antacids have a permanent place in your medicine cabinet. That’s…

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,…

If you’ve been stressed out and searching for an over-the-counter anxiety medication, you should know…

The Folklore. Hemp is back! This variety of the cannabis plant, not to be confused…

When it comes to frosty treats, ice cream reigns supreme and remains one of America’s…

Misconceptions about nutrition and health abound, especially when it comes to dieting and weight loss,…

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

Evidence on the effectiveness of specific supplements for the treatment of depression is mixed, according…

Lower Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Possible with Healthy Lifestyle A study published in June in…

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

A gout attack can cause sudden and very severe joint pain. It frequently starts in…

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

Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

Here at Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter we strive to provide you with the latest,…

Cardiovascular Health Linked to Transition from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia A clinical study published…

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

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

Comfort foods are mentally and emotionally gratifying but often empty or limited in nutritional value….

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for digestive diseases, research shows that neither…

Green tea may be one of the healthiest beverages you can drink, except, perhaps, for…

The Folklore. Corn is one of the most anticipated joys of summer, along with long…

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

If you’ve discovered that you have high triglycerides, it’s important to learn how to lower…

Salads come in various shapes and sizes, from simple side salads to gigantic entrée salads…