Category: refined carbohydrates

Ask Dr. Etingin: Yeast Infections and Constipation

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What can I do to reduce the likelihood of getting a yeast infection, and what’s…

Smart Swaps for a Healthy New Year

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Is improving the quality of your dietary pattern on your short list for resolutions this…

Expand Your Plant Palate

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

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…

Avoiding Insulin Resistance

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Left unchecked, the common condition known as insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and type…

Breast Cancer and Diet

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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and…

Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

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About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate…

Ask Tufts Experts: Actionable Information; A Calorie is a Calorie

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I found the June article on cooking terminology interesting, but it’s not what I’m used…

Fitting in Fats for Health

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Far from just padding our waistlines, fats play important roles in our bodies. Having fat…

Give Thanks for Good Health!

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Mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, casseroles, turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, creamy green beans, pies and…

Eight Essentials for Heart Health

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For years we were told to “eat well and exercise” to keep our hearts healthy….

Get to Know Shell Beans

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From the familiar navy, pinto, and lima beans to soybeans and heirloom varieties like scarlet…

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…

Research Roundup May 2022

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Foods Linked to Quality Sleep. Diets higher in complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables, and…

Newsbites: Vitamin D levels; carbs vs. fats; boosting liver health

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Vitamin D Levels Not Associated with COVID-19 Infection While earlier studies had suggested low blood…

Embracing Soy Foods

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Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source…

Best Foods for Gut Health

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When you think about gut health, you are thinking about the last part of your…

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…

Are You at Risk of Developing Prediabetes?

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A prediabetes warning can be characterized by low blood sugar symptoms like fatigue, weakness, tiredness,…

Beating Depression: Dietary Supplements Offer Little Value

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

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…

The Stress-Diet Connection

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

Detox Dilemma

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

5. Gaining Control

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