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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

Steps: 1. In a soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent. Add the ginger, cinnamon, and curry powder, cooking for one minute. 2. Add the pumpkin, potatoes, and carrots, along with the vegetable stock. Cover and simmer until

There is a rising tide of anti-seed oil sentiment in the United States. We have taken a deep dive into the facts surrounding some frequently cited reasons for avoiding seed oils so you can make a fully informed decision. If you have heard negative information or are one of the 28 percent of Americans who

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