El distanciamiento social y el lavado de manos son los m茅todos m谩s eficaces y comprobados para reducir el riesgo y la propagaci贸n de la enfermedad del coronavirus (COVID-19). Sin embargo, junto con preguntas generales sobre c贸mo comprar y preparar alimentos de forma segura (discutidos aqu铆), muchos se preguntan sobre el rol espec铆fico de la dieta […] Continue reading
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Ask the Expert: The role of diet and nutritional supplements during COVID-19
Social distancing and regular handwashing are the most effective and proven methods to reduce risk and spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, along with general questions on how to safely shop for and prepare food (addressed here), many are wondering about the more specific role of diet and nutrition during this pandemic. To understand […] Continue reading
Ask the Expert: Popular plant-based meat alternatives
Plant-based alternatives to animal-based foods are not a new phenomenon. Tofu, for example, has often been treated as an alternative to meat for centuries. In more recent decades, food companies have processed mixtures of soy and other legumes, grains, and a variety of plants into burgers, nuggets, sausages, and other meat-shaped products. These creations were […] Continue reading
Different Dietary Fat, Different Risk of Mortality
Consuming higher amounts of unsaturated fats was associated with lower mortality, according to a study from researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The findings also showed that higher consumption of saturated and trans fats was linked with higher mortality and that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats conferred substantial health benefits. In […] Continue reading
Research Review: Old data on dietary fats in context with current recommendations
(Comments on Ramsden et al. in the British Medical Journal) Our expert examines a recent paper (1) based on 1960鈥檚 data that challenges current guidelines on the benefits of replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat. Continue reading
Dr. David Ludwig clears up carbohydrate confusion
When our country embraced low-fat diets, we also unwittingly committed ourselves to carbohydrates. As nutrition research has advanced, however, we鈥檝e learned that healthy fats are an important part of a well-balanced diet, and that carbohydrate quality is crucial to health. Continue reading
Ask the Expert: Legumes and Resistant Starch
The expert: Dr. Guy Crosby Legumes, which include beans, peas and lentils, are an inexpensive, healthy source of protein, potassium, and complex carbohydrates, including dietary fiber. Continue reading
Ask the Expert: Concerns about canola oil
The expert: Dr. Guy Crosby I鈥檓 confused about whether canola oil is healthy. I know that it鈥檚 a polyunsaturated fat, which I鈥檓 told is good, but then I also hear that I should stay away from it. Continue reading
Ask the Expert with Dr. Walter Willett: Cholesterol
Since 1980, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have been advising Americans on what to eat for optimal health. Published every 5 years, the Dietary Guidelines are a reflection of the most up-to-date research. 聽In December 2014 the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) released a […] Continue reading
Ask the Expert: Coffee and health
The Expert: Dr. Rob van Dam The Summary Drinking up to six cups a day of coffee is not associated with increased risk of death from any cause, or death from cancer or cardiovascular disease. Some people may still want to consider avoiding coffee or switching to decaf, especially women who are pregnant, or people […] Continue reading