Tufts University's Health and Nutrition Letter (HNL)
Volume 42 • Number 3 • May 2024
While most vegetables are now available year-round, May is the month gardens and farms across the U.S. start offering up their bounty in earnest. This means lower prices and easier access to many tasty, nutritious veggies. Let’s take a look at a few! Asparagus. May is National Asparagus Month! The …
Issue Highlights
According to the National Institutes of Health, heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in …
It’s that time again! A fresh new year full of promise—and promises. For many of us, January is a time …
Some health claims on packages or in advertising may be inappropriate or even misleading. This is sometimes referred to as …
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, casseroles, turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, creamy green beans, pies and more pies…it can be confusing …
The same factors that raise the risk for heart disease also impact brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and other …