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
the supermarket case displays a wide variety of egg choices—at a wide range of prices. Are some eggs really better …
Pesticides on produce, arsenic in rice, mercury in fish, plastics, PCBs…hearing about chemicals in our environment and potentially toxic substances …
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. If not controlled, this generally symptomless “silent killer” …
The start of a new year is traditionally a time when we resolve to make changes to our lives and …
Celebrations often lead to overindulgence, unhealthy choices, and unwanted weight gain. Here are some tips for keeping holiday meals happy …
