Tufts University's Health and Nutrition Letter (HNL)
Volume 42 • Number 12 • February 2025
This Valentine’s Day, savor a bite of good chocolate, linger over a meal with a loved one, close your eyes and breathe in the scent of those flowers, or focus on the beauty of your surroundings as you take a peaceful nature walk. These activities are examples of ways you …
Issue Highlights
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 …
In a 2019 poll, 86 percent of Americans surveyed said they took some kind of vitamin, mineral, or other dietary …
Summertime is peak berry season! There’s much to love about these juicy gems. Berries are a good source of fiber, …
