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Smart Swaps for a Healthy New Year

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Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!

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Beat the Heat with Cool Summer Treats

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There’s nothing like an icy drink or frozen treat to help tame summer swelter, keep…

Eat More Whole Grains for a Healthier Diet

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Diet and Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids affect about half of U.S. adults over age 50, yet few people want to…

Ask Tufts Experts: Nutrition Label Nutrients; Diet and Diverticulitis

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Why can’t I find vitamin C on most Nutrition Facts labels? Who decides which vitamins…

Are You at Risk for Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

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The Best Vegan Protein Sources: Mycoprotein, Seeds & More

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Protein has been the buzzword in every food conversation for a few years now. As…

Milk Alternatives: A Comparison of Non-Dairy Milk Options

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What was once a simple decision between whole, low-fat, or skim milk, the list of…

“Healthy” Chips?

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The snack aisle is packed with a confusing array of chip options. We’ve got some…

Ask Tufts Experts: Added Fibers; Cherry Juice for Arthritis

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

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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…

Reduce Your Sugar Intake

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The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans isn’t sugarcoating its recommendation for reducing added sugar intake….

Easy Steps to a Healthy New Year

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This is the time of year we make big promises to ourselves: “I will lose…

Special Report: Top 5 Snacking Myths

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

9. Adaptations for Chronic Illness

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Eating healthfully and being physically active benefit everyone. When it comes to chronic health conditions,…