Mauricio Eberle Morales

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Pumpkins aren’t just for making Jack-o’-lanterns or baking into pies for Thanksgiving. Pumpkins come in many sizes (from very large to tiny) and a myriad of shapes, colors, textures, and flavors. Beyond the familiar orange carving pumpkin, there is a cornucopia of these winter squash to explore. Some are better as seasonal décor or for

When most people think of “sugar,” they picture that spoonful of white crystals that sweetens their coffee, tea, or baked goods. Those white crystals are extracted from sugar cane or sugar beets, but sugars can also be extracted from other vegetables, fruits, and grains and are found in honey and sap (which can be cooked

Americans throw away an estimated 30 percent of their food—much of which is still perfectly good. This wastes food and money and is bad for the environment. One reason for this waste is confusion over the meaning of food package dates. The fact is, most food is perfeclty safe to eat beyond those dates. To

A look at the reported physical activity patterns of over 51,500 U.S. adults with diabetes found that being inactive was associated with higher risk of death (especially from cardiovascular causes like heart attack and stroke) than any kind of movement. Physical activity encourages the movement of glucose from the blood into the muscles, which lowers

Dietary changes once recommended for avoiding a condition called diverticulitis are likely unnecessary—or even counterproductive. Pockets or pouches can form in the walls of the colon. This is called diverticulosis. If these pockets become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can be extremely painful, and severe cases may require hospitalization or surgery.

A Norwegian study found drinking whole milk was associated with higher risk for coronary artery disease than drinking low-fat (1%) milk. (Coronary artery disease is narrowed heart arteries that increase heart attack risk.) To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition