Fermentation has been used worldwide for thousands of years. It preserves foods—preventing the growth of bacteria that lead to spoilage or illness—and also changes the taste, texture, and, in some cases, the health impact of the food. Fermentation. Fermentation results from the breakdown of sugar or other carbohydrates by yeast or bacteria, creating acids, gases, […]
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The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services have released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. First introduced in 1980 and revised every five years, the Dietary Guidelines are recommendations for all Americans and are used to shape public health programs and federally funded feeding programs, including school meals, meals on wheels for
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Hunger isn’t random, your hormones decide when it switches on and off. Every day, your stomach, intestines, fat tissue, and brain talk to each other through a network of powerful chemical messengers. These messengers, called appetite-regulating hormones, shape when you feel hungry, how full you feel after eating, and how your body balances energy (calories
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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. Drinking alcohol is associated with higher risk of this cancer. 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
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Grass-fed beef (from cows fed grass or other forage) has more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef (from cows fed a grain-based diet for the final months of their lives). Since omega-3s can have anti-inflammatory effects in the body, some people choose grass-fed beef in the hopes it will be a healthier alternative to grain-fed.
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A review of 17 randomized controlled trials involving more than 66,000 people concluded that cutting saturated fat intake lowers risk for heart attack and stroke—especially for those at higher risk for cardiovascular problems and when the saturated fat is replaced with polyunsaturated fat. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid
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The word “superfood” is a markeing term typically used to suggest a food has exceptional health benefits. 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 as $18. And access
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Osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone density. It affects 12.6 percent of community-dwelling adults over 50 and 27.1 percent of women over 65 in the U.S. (for men over 65, the prevalence is 5.7 percent). People with osteoporosis are more likely to suffer bone fractures, which can lead to loss of independence, reduced
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