Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter (APRIL 30, 2024): The new issue features Vitamin Supplements – Yes, of No?; A large analysis clarifies the concerns about ultra-processed foods, and more….
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Health & Nutrition Letter April 2024 (Tufts) Preview
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter (APRIL 2024): The new issue features 5 Ways to ID Ultraprocessed Foods; Should You Eat Gluten Free?; Q&A: Daily Food Choices and Myth: Carbs and Weight…
Consuming Plant Protein in Midlife Can Help Women Age Well
Intake of Dietary Fiber Associated with Lower Risk of Death
Health & Nutrition Letter January 2024 (Tufts)
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter (JANUARY 2024): The new issue features ‘Healthy Lifestyle May Outweigh a Genetic Risk Factor for Heart Disease; How to Stick to Those Resolutions!; Check Your Nutrition Knowledge; Special Report – Expand Your Plant Palate; The Facts About Pea Protein; and more…
Health & Nutrition Letter December 2023 (Tufts)
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter (DECEMBER 2023): The new issue features Type of Carbohydrate May be More Important Than Amount for Body Weight; Beware of “Health-Washing” – Front package health claims can be misleading; Sweetened Beverages and Risk of Adverse Liver Outcomes…
Beware of “Health-Washing”
Front-of-package health claims can be helpful—but they can also be misleading. Learn how to tell the difference.
Some health claims on packages or in advertising may be inappropriate or even misleading. This is sometimes referred to as “health-washing.”
Common Claims. Even FDA-approved claims (like organic, “non” or “free,” reduced, light, natural, and naturally raised) don’t guarantee the food or beverage is an overall healthy choice. Here are some red flags to look out for:
- Organic, gluten-free. Desserts, breads, and cereals made with organic ingredients and/or gluten-free flour can still be full of refined carbohydrates, sugar, or salt, and not much better for your health than the regular versions.
Type of Carbohydrate May be More Important Than Amount for Body Weight
Health & Nutrition Letter Tufts – November 2023
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter (DECEMBER 2023):
Avoiding Insulin Resistance
This common condition increases the risk for type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. You may have it and not know it.
Making Time for Healthy Behaviors
A little planning, prioritization, and creative problem solving can help you reach your behavior change goals.
Give Thanks for Foods from the Americas!
Many of the ingredients in traditional Thanksgiving meals are native to the Americas.