US Dietary Guidelines have long recommended that low-fat or non-fat milk is healthiest. But new research suggests that the prevailing opinion about the risks of whole milk may be misguided....
Eat slowly, eat less. You’ve probably heard it before, but most people still eat too fast. Did you know that it takes about 20 minutes for your body to signal that it’s full. So when you eat too quickly, you end up eating more....
Despite the calories in alcohol, is it okay to have a drink if you are also trying to lose weight? Surprisingly, the answer is yes....
When we talk about the health risks of obesity, we normally hear about diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. But there’s another risk that deserves more attention because it affects what many of us value most: family. ...
There are countless articles on the effects of drinking alcohol on your weight (many of which you can find on this website). But with another St. Patty’s Day upon us, a day notorious for partaking in a pint or two, we thought we’d take a moment to remind you of why alcohol and weight loss aren’t greatest of chums....
As the wintry cold begins to retreat and we dive into the deep end of Spring, the longer sunny days offer more than just an increase in temperature. They give us all an opportunity to reap the benefits of vitamin D, which is an essential vitamin to general good health and weight management....
Maybe it’s because they are easy to remember with their alphabetic ABCDE arrangement, but vitamins always seem to upstage their just-as-critical mineral counterparts....
There always seems to have been too much weight loss information to digest. Whether it’s different diet fads or using wraps to burn fat, there’s always a next big thing in weight loss. ...
It seems more Americans are going organic these days. Since 2007, organic food purchases have more than doubled, and have grown at eight times the rate of overall food purchases. ...
When asked to list some of the greatest joys in life, most people might agree that delicious food ranks near the top. There are few things better than sinking your chops into a delectable meal. The flavor, texture, and ultimately, the satisfaction it brings....