Category: Nutrition

10 Terrific Natural Diuretics

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Natural diuretic foods and drinks stimulate your kidneys to produce more urine, unloading excessive fluid…

Are Ultra-Processed Foods Harmful to Health?

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Have you ever opened a bag of potato chips and found it impossible to eat…

Expand Your Plant Palate

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Research is clear that consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods in place of refined…

The Facts About Pea Protein

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Pea protein is showing up in everything, from protein powders to plant-based beverages. Consumers should…

Ask Tufts Experts: Vegan vs. Vegetarian Dietary Patterns

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What are the differences between vegetarian and vegan dietary patterns? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN,…

Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!

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In 2023, we provided the latest evidence-based information on a wide variety of health and…

Dietary Changes After Menopause Address Declining Estrogen Effects

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As women age, our nutritional needs change. Estrogen levels after menopause can result in the…

Frontline: Phototherapy for Alzheimer’s Treatment; Timing of Exercise and Weight Loss; Knee Replacement Surgery

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Phototherapy Demonstrates Promise for Alzheimer’s Treatment A new study has demonstrated promising results using photobiomodulation…

Sip Water Throughout the Day to Stay Hydrated and Healthy

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Of all the things you can do to stay healthy, sipping water throughout the day…

Give Thanks for Foods from the Americas!

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Foods like sweet potatoes, corn, and pumpkin are regulars on our Thanksgiving tables. Let’s take…

Newsbites: hearing loss; weekend warriors; weight loss supplement warning; low dose aspirin

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Treating Hearing Loss May Reduce Cognitive Decline in At Risk Older Adults In a randomized…

Dietary Supplements for Sports Performance

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Sports supplements come in many shapes and sizes, from tablets and capsules to liquids, powders,…

Ask Tufts Experts: Apple Cider Vinegar; Salt vs. Sodium; Ketone Drinks

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Does apple cider vinegar help with blood sugar control? Richard Siegel, MD, co-director of the…

Injectable Semaglutide Formulation Makes Compliance with Healthy Diet Easier

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You’ve probably heard about semaglutide; it is branded as Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes management…

Newsbites: Body mass index data; healthy eating and sleep; MIND diet for cognitive health

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New Data on Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of…

Should You Try “Intermittent Fasting?”

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Carrying excess body fat (particularly belly fat) increases risk for metabolic syndrome (see page 4)…

Ask Tufts Experts: Food Choices When Tired; Eating During Chemotherapy

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I tend to make less healthful food choices when I’m tired. Is this a real…

Beet Supplements?

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Beet, or beetroot, supplements are gaining quite a following for a number of health benefits,…

Research Roundup September 2023

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• Diet and Dementia Risk. Adherence to the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH) diet is linked with lower…

Eat Edamame!

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The Folklore. Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were first cultivated by the Chinese as…

What is Selenium?

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Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in the soil, water, and in certain (mostly…

Spotlight on Supplements: Exogenous Digestive Enzyme

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The National Institutes of Health estimates that 60‒70 million Americans struggle with digestive diseases. As…

Build a Better Breakfast 

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Breakfast may be the least popular meal of the day. Hunger, time, motivation—whatever it is,…

Ask the EN Experts August 2023

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If you’re looking for more evidence that food choices and dietary patterns can influence health,…

What Happens if You Have Too Much or Too Little Fat in Your Diet? 

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While fat has often been dubbed as a dietary nemesis, it’s important to know that…