Tufts University's Health and Nutrition Letter (HNL)
Volume 42 • Number 9 • November 2024
It’s estimated that over 300 million pounds of food are thrown away every Thanksgiving! Don’t let your leftovers add to the waste. A World of Waste. The food you throw away ends up in a landfill, where it decomposes and releases the powerful greenhouse gas methane. (Composting also creates methane, …
Issue Highlights
Each plant we consume contains hundreds of phytochemicals. Scientists are just beginning to understand how these fascinating plant compounds behave …
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Following screening recommendations is essential …
What better way to welcome the season than to treat winter-weary palates to the splendor of leafy greens? Greens are …
Chances are you consume too much sodium, which can cause high blood pressure. Putting away the saltshaker is never a …
A new year is upon us, and it’s going to take plenty of energy to make good on all those …
