dieting

Eating Spicy Food Linked With Lower Risk of Death

August 10, 2015

People who eat spicy foods nearly every day have a 14% chance of living longer than those who consume spicy foods less than once a week, according to a new study. Regular [...]

The Magic Protein Formula For Weight Loss

August 10, 2015

We all know adequate protein (especially after a workout) is key to building and repairing muscles, but a high-protein diet may also be the secret to consistent weight loss. [...]

How to Do a Sugar Detox (Without Going Crazy)

August 10, 2015

If you eat dinner solely for the chance to chase it with dessert, we hate to break it to you, but it might be time to try a sugar detox. We’re not talking about a [...]

The Common Oil That’s Worse Than Sugar

August 4, 2015

If you think that sugar is the unhealthiest thing you can eat, you’re wrong. Apparently, the Worst Food on the Planet Award should actually go to soybean oil, suggests [...]

Why You “Stress-Eat” and How to Stop It!

August 3, 2015

Sometimes it happens after you get an angry email from your boss. Or, maybe because you recently connected with a new love interest…and now he or she’s gone MIA. [...]

The Instant Effects of Diet and Exercise

July 28, 2015

Part of the challenge in healthy living is that you see the effects gradually. That can be frustrating when you’re working hard in the gym and sticking to your diet. But [...]

Weight Loss: Choosing a Diet That’s Right For You

July 28, 2015

When it comes to weight loss, there’s no shortage of advice. Magazines, books and websites all promise that they’ve discovered the key to losing weight for good [...]

Find Out How Many Calories to Cut For Weight Loss

July 23, 2015

Forget the number 2,000—a new government calculator uses the latest research to spit out an exact calorie count and exercise regimen you’ll need to hit your weight loss [...]

The Prevalence of Obesity in the United States

July 23, 2015

More than two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese, according to new estimates. Overweight and obesity are associated with a variety of chronic health [...]