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
One guest at your holiday table is a strict vegan; another touts the merits of “clean eating;” a third talks …
The feast that officially kicks off the holiday season is almost here. Thanksgiving is steeped in the comfort and familiarity …
If you grew up with slimy Brussels sprouts, mushy broccoli that smelled of sulfur, or the same peas and cubes …
For breakfast, snacks, or even meal replacements, smoothies are all the rage. But are they really a healthy choice? That …
Plant-based diets (patterns that maximize plantderived foods and minimize animal-derived foods) are a good choice for your health. They are …
