Nearly everyone has dealt with a gut issue at one time or another — be it gas, bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea… the list goes on. But between 60 and 70 million Americans are affected by chronic digestive diseases — such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — that cost nearly $40 million a year in doctor…

The new year is in full swing, and maybe you’re not making as much progress on your weight loss goals as you had hoped. If you’re finding it tough to eat the right foods in the right portions, there are plenty of plans out there to choose from to help guide you. But if you…

Over the past several years, intermittent fasting has emerged as a darling of the weight-loss world. Countless experts have chimed in to recommend extending the time between meals, and research shows impressive results in the lab too. In an animal study at the University of California at San Diego, mice that had access to unlimited…

It’s no secret that the mind and body are connected, and by now you’ve probably heard about mindful eating and meditation for weight loss. If you haven’t, mindful eating can be best described as the practice of bringing conscious awareness to one’s eating habits in an effort to establish a healthier relationship with food. I’m…

If you spend time searching online for health and diet tips, you’ve probably come across the anti-inflammatory diet plan. Based on the simple idea that the foods you eat can decrease inflammation in the body — and consequently reduce your risk of certain diseases — this style of eating has, not surprisingly, become one of…

Amber Rachdi was just 23 years old when her My 600-lb Life episode aired in 2015. At the time, she weighed 657 pounds and admitted she felt like a “nasty, yucky monster.” Her anxiety caused her to overeat and she needed assistance with even the most basic tasks. Back then, she could only stand on…

If you’re playing supermom, you’re busy — we get it! Because you’re basically working the equivalent of two jobs, we don’t blame you if exercising falls to the wayside. So if you beat yourself up for only making it to the gym once per week, stop it! We have some good news for you. According…

Struggling with a stubborn midsection? Take a look at all the belly-flattening benefits of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili powder its fiery kick. See what makes it a delicious slimming superstar and get three delicious (and boozy!) drink recipes below. Boosts Metabolism Capsaicin kick-starts the body’s process of using calories for heat. In a…

We’ve all heard the incredible success stories: Over the past several years, the keto diet has emerged as the surest, tastiest, most popular path to slimming down and boosting overall health — and fast. “After just a few days, you start incinerating the stubborn love handles and belly fat you’ve tried to get rid of…

The body mass index (BMI) has been widely used for years to measure body fat in doctors’ offices and private homes all across the country. For those of us trying to lose weight or belly fat, we’ve often calculated our own BMI to track our progress. But according to new research, we might need to…