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Intake of Dietary Fiber Associated with Lower Risk of Death

Results from an analysis of 64 studies with a total of more than 3 million participants supported prior findings that dietary fiber intake is associated with better health. People who reported higher consumption of dietary fiber were significantly less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, cancer, or other causes during the study period. To continue […]

Should You Eat Gluten Free?

Many restaurants now offer gluten-free menu options and grocery stores have gluten free offerings throughout. But is “going gluten-free” the right choice for you? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition […]

The World Within

You are not alone! Your large intestine is home to a whole community of bacteria and other microorganisms called the microbiota. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little […]

Five Ways to Identify Ultraprocessed Foods

The research is clear: a diet high in ultraprocessed foods is associated with higher risk for overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. These conditions are all risk factors for cardiovascular disease (the leading cause of death worldwide) and they increase risk for other diseases, including cancer, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. Limiting […]

The dangers of consuming processed meats like hot dogs (and also bacon, sausage, ham, and cold cuts) is well understood. Now the health harms of other ultraprocessed foods are becoming clear.

Ultraprocessed Foods Associated with Risk for Multiple Diseases at Once

Studies have shown consumption of ultraprocessed foods is association with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. A group of researchers in Europe set out to see if they might also be associated with higher risk of developing more than one of these conditions at the same time (multimorbidity). To continue reading […]

Where Does Poultry Fit In? 

Nutrition guidelines (and this newsletter) talk a lot about limiting intake of red meat (beef, lamb, pork, venison). But what about poultry? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as […]

Big Health and Nutrition Stories of 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, let’s review and update some of the biggest health and nutrition stories of the year. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little […]

Sweetened Beverages and Risk of Adverse Liver Outcomes

Approximately 65 percent of adults in the U.S. consume sugar-sweetened beverages every day. In addition to having negative effects on your heart, blood sugar (glucose) level, and brain, this habit could also be bad for your liver. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to […]

Give Thanks for Foods from the Americas!

Foods like sweet potatoes, corn, and pumpkin are regulars on our Thanksgiving tables. Let’s take a closer look at some of the delicious, versatile, healthy choices that are native to the continent we call home. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health […]

Breast Cancer and Diet

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and other lifestyle activities and breast cancer risk. Breast Cancer...