We used to hear a lot about protein (especially when it comes to weight loss), but many health experts are now touting the importance of dietary fats and fiber. Whether you’re trying to lose some weight, are dealing with a chronic condition, or are just looking after your health in general, fat and fiber are…

Everybody’s buzzing about the fat-flushing power of “detox water,” but do the drinks really work? Dr. Oz’s favorite new recipe sure does! Made with a blend of H2O, green tea, lemon juice, cucumber, mint, and cayenne, “it’s tried and tested to help you reset your body to lose the weight,” he recently revealed. Indeed, women…

When people think about eating healthier, ditching carbohydrates is one of the first things that comes to mind. The continued popularity of low-carb diets, like Atkins and Keto, have put bread, potatoes, and grains on the “naughty list.” But it turns out, adding them to more of your meals might actually be one of the…

“Your blood pressure is high, and you’ve become prediabetic,” said Kris Ronchetti’s doctor. Kris clenched her jaw, glancing at her chart in the doctor’s hands. A note caught her eye, and she squinted to read it. It said: “Morbidly obese.” Kris’s breath caught; her mind began to race. I’m so heavy, I could actually die,…

Low-carb diets are extremely popular right now, but they may not be the healthiest choices for some people, according to new research. However, before you get excited about the idea of devouring heaps of pasta tonight, it’s worth noting that high-carb diets are probably not the best bet for most people either. Instead, eating a…

Cutting calories, like taking the stairs and getting enough sleep, is just one part of an overall healthy lifestyle. But there’s no denying that cutting calories can be a challenge to stick to, especially when fewer calories means smaller portions. That’s why Volumetric diet plan foods — lower-calorie meals that are just as filling as…

If you’re looking to drop a few quick pounds, there are so many short-term cleanses and detoxes out there to choose from. Most recently, we stumbled across the potato diet, which promises to help you lose weight in just a few days time. The Potato Diet — How it Works The concept of eating potatoes…

How many diets have you tried only to either barely shed a few pounds or bounce right back to your original weight after restricting yourself for an allotted amount of time? For most of us, the answer is far too often than we’d like to admit. That’s something Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, wants to help…

Anyone who’s been on the keto diet for a while has probably discovered the joy of spaghetti squash. When cooked, the tender and delicious piece of produce yields a texture that mimics traditional pasta without the massive amount of carbs. That said, if you’ve ever tried to cook spaghetti squash recipes on your own at…

You’ve probably heard that too much added sugar in your diet can harm your health. That alone is not too shocking. After all, added sugars are sugars and syrups added to foods or beverages when they’re processed or prepared — not including naturally occurring sugars like those in fruits. But what is shocking is how much…