Confused about which cooking oil is the healthiest? Join the club. Figuring out what type of fat you should eat is like the quantum physics of the food world. We know that [...]
Stepping on the scale can be more daunting than hauling yourself out of bed to make a 6 a.m. spin class. But if you’re trying to lose weight, it’s probably [...]
When you’re out to eat, ordering a vegetable soup is a way healthier move than reaching into the bread basket. But it’s not just about the calories you’ll [...]
In theory, losing weight seems simple enough: Eat less, move more. Right? Ha! Anyone who’s ever tried to slim down knows that diet and exercise is tricky. It’s easy for [...]
One recent morning, in the interest of science, I jumped up from my morning cup of coffee to take an allergy pill, eat an apple, check my blood pressure, do five push-ups, [...]
In the unending tug-of-war between low-fat and low-carb diets, it’s seemed in recent years like the low-carb camp has inched ahead, at least for short-term weight loss. But [...]
Healthy eating lowers your risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, but it’s not yet clear if that’s true for Alzheimer’s disease as well. “I [...]
YES, if you rid your fridge and pantry of everything except fruits and veggies, you’ll probably lose weight. But — as you may have experienced first-hand — drastic [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]