What’s better? Low-fat diets? Or low-carb diets? Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine put it to the test. The answer after their studies: It’s a draw. It [...]
It’s often considered common knowledge that in order to lose weight, you should start by reducing your calorie intake. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention even [...]
Snacks versus weight loss Americans love to snack almost as much as we want to lose weight. But according to recent research by the USDA, our snacking habits are adding too [...]
Intermittent fasting is a diet or lifestyle which involves a period of fasting and non-fasting. Good news is this type of diet allows you not only to lose weight but also to [...]
Do you still reach for the margarine instead of the butter at the grocery store? For decades, many health organizations have convinced Americans that fat is bad. Because of [...]
Imagine the ideal food. One that contains all the nutrients necessary to meet, but not exceed, our daily nutrient demands. If such a food existed, consuming it, without [...]
Let’s be real: You probably never think about your heart health. You’re young, you’re in shape, you eat mostly healthy. What’s there to worry about? [...]
We all know that the average woman should be consuming 2,000 calories in a day, while men need 2,500. But just how true is that, exactly? Well, the true number of calories [...]
Getting enough protein is a common concern that comes up when someone expresses that they’re trying to eat less meat, or even considering going vegetarian or vegan. Too [...]
What’s wrong with a little late-night snacking? It may seem like noshing on a small something is no big deal, but those calories can add up, especially if you’re [...]