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
Someone has a heart attack in the United States every 40 seconds. Blood flow to a section of the heart …
This is the time of year we make big promises to ourselves: “I will lose weight, start exercising, eat healthier....” …
The winter holidays are the season for sweets. Though this year may be different, many of us will still find …
This Thanksgiving don’t abandon healthy habits…celebrate them. Whether you are getting together virtually or in person, seasonal produce brings color, …
If you have high blood pressure (or would like to avoid it) you probably already know you should be limiting …