Tufts University's Health and Nutrition Letter (HNL)
Volume 43 • Number 2 • April 2025
Most weight loss diet trends fail to deliver the results we want (at least long-term), and some are downright unhealthy. Understanding the pitfalls of some popular plans can help you evaluate promises and avoid being fooled by hype. Very Low Calorie Diets. These eating plans severely limit the number of …
Issue Highlights
In a 2019 poll, 86 percent of Americans surveyed said they took some kind of vitamin, mineral, or other dietary …
Summertime is peak berry season! There’s much to love about these juicy gems. Berries are a good source of fiber, …
We’re taking out food more than ever these days—more than 65 percent of us are regularly ordering meals out, according …
Brightly colored, bold, buzzwords leap off of food packages—but the claims they make can be misleading. Many of these front-of-package …
When it comes to breaking the overnight fast, whether to eat breakfast—and what to eat if you do—can be a …