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Newsbites: Ultraprocessed foods; juice; dancing; plant over animal foods

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A Large Analysis Clarifies the Concerns About Ultraprocessed Foods Researchers on three continents collaborated to…

Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!

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

In Pursuit of Younger Looking Skin? Protect It from the Sun

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Getting older is a privilege for which most of us are grateful. Looking older is…

Ask Tufts Experts: Washing Organic Foods; Instant Oatmeal

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Since they are grown without pesticides, do organic fruits and vegetables need to be washed?…

Is a “Juice Cleanse” Right for You?

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Juice cleanses involve consuming nothing but fruit and vegetable juices, often organic and raw, for…

Ask Tufts Experts: Antioxidant Vitamins; Genetically Engineered Food

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I see lots of ads and Web pages touting the benefits of antioxidant vitamins. Should…

Gifts That Cushion, Comfort, and Assist

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Everyone can use a helping hand every now and then. And that’s especially true if…

Can Your Diet be Too Clean?

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We’ve all heard the term “clean eating,” and how it’s supposed to give us picture-perfect…

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…

Common BPA Sources—And How to Avoid Them

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Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that has been used since the 1960s in…

The Health Benefits of Oregano Oil

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Studies in human cells and in animals show that oils from the oregano plant have…

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: What to Eat for Inflammation

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Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

Ask the EN Experts: Should I Buy Organic?; Apple Cider Vinegar

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For as long of a year as this has been, it somehow simultaneously feels like…

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,…

Drink Healthy, Organic, All-Natural Juice

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

Explore These Delicious Ancient Grains

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

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…

Choose the Best Plant-Based Milk for You

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

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…

Surprising Cocoa Benefits May Include Heart Health and Prediabetes Improvement

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In our post Chocolate Benefits for Your Brain, you learned about the phytochemicals in dark…

5 Breast Cancer Prevention Tips That Could Save Your Life

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so all across America, you may have noticed pink…

What Are Dairy Intolerance Symptoms? Gas, Nausea, Diarrhea, and More

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If you’ve ever experienced stomach pain after taking down a glass a milk or found…

Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan and Recipes

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Following the Mediterranean diet meal plan can protect your health in a vast number of…

3 Toxic Chemicals Tied to Depression: Symptoms You Need to Recognize (Part 3 of 3)

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“I feel tired all the time.”  “I have frequent headaches.”  “I’m down and I just…

Is Organic Food Better For You? Stanford University Study Raises Questions

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Are organic foods better for us? A report released by Standard University in 2012 got…

The Health Benefits of Raspberries and Blueberries

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Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh blueberry muffins baking or the first bite of…

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…

Choose the Healthiest Ketchup

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The main ingredients in ketchup are healthy—concentrated, ripe red tomatoes, distilled vinegar and onion powder,…

Detox Dilemma

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Pesticides on produce, arsenic in rice, mercury in fish, plastics, PCBs…hearing about chemicals in our…