Thinfluence, by Walter Willett is a research-based examination of the external forces that influence diet and weight. Willett argues that personal relationships, workplace environment and the media contribute to an individual’s ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Nutrition in the News
Eating Well: A healthy diet can reduce cancer risk
Coverage from Cancer Today, featuring HSPH’s Walter Willett
Red meat consumption and breast cancer risk
Coverage from Harvard School of Public Health, featuring Maryam Farvid
Is butter really back?
Coverage from Harvard School of Public Health, featuring Walter Willet, Frank Hu, and Lilian Cheung
Instant noodle consumption linked to heart risk in women
Coverage from the New York Times, featuring HSPH’s Frank Hu
18 health benefits of whole grains
Coverage from Huffington Post, featuring HSPH’s Lilian Cheung
Study shows no benefit to more than five servings of produce
Coverage from The Boston Globe, featuring HSPH’s Frank Hu
Fruits and vegetables may not prevent cancer
Coverage from CBS news Boston, featuring HSPH’s Walter Willett
Are butter, cheese, and meat that bad?
Coverage from cnn.com, featuring HSPH’s Walter Willett
How to choose healthy fats
1. Use liquid vegetable oils for cooking and baking. Olive, canola, and other plant-based oils are rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Try dressing up a salad or roasted vegetables with an olive oil-based vinaigrette.
2. Avoid trans fat. Read labels to find foods without trans fats. You should also scan the ingredient list to make sure it does not contain partially hydrogenated oils.