In its first ever ranking of 20 popular diets, U.S. News & World Report rated the DASH diet No. 1.
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Study: The Perils of a Heavy Bottled-Water Habit
Americans quaff nearly 10 billion gallons of bottled water each year, in large part because they assume, wrongly, that it’s healthier and safer than tap water. Somewhat surprisingly, the data has suggested, underserved black and …
Diet Psych Out: Why ‘Health’ Food Is Less Satisfying, Even If It’s Sinful
The problem with most health food is that nobody likes it — not least your own stomach. New research suggests that the stomach signals less satisfaction after eating “health food,” regardless of the actual fat and calories …
Study: Red and Processed Meats Linked With Colon Cancer Risk
Burger lovers may feel disheartened as the case against red meat continues to grow.
Diet Bake-Off: Jenny Craig Wins, Says Consumer Reports
If you’re looking to drop some weight, Jenny Craig may be your go-to diet plan, according to Consumer Reports, which just released its third round of diet-plan ratings. Jenny Craig came in first place, beating out stalwarts like …
Do Immigrant Kids Get Fat to Fit In?
Many foreign-born American citizens have said they feel that their fellow U.S. citizens question their Americanness. This spurning can be particularly difficult for immigrants’ U.S.-born children: some Asian-American kids, for …
Q&A: Talking Body Image Secrets With Author Diana Spechler
“My least favorite feeling in the world is feeling too fat to be seen. I want to lock myself up until I’m thin again.” That’s a typical comment on the website Body Confessions, recently launched by novelist Diana Spechler.
5 Highlights From the ‘Toxic Sugar’ Video
In case you haven’t seen it yet, there’s a video on YouTube of a lecture called “Sugar: The Bitter Truth,” delivered by Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of California, San Francisco. The lecture, which runs some 90 minutes and delves into the details of the professor’s clinical observations and research, …
When Is a Salad Not a Salad? Why Dieters Are Easily Confused by Labels
Dieters are a focused bunch: they calculate calories, sugar and fat content and conscientiously ask for salad dressing on the side. Right? Not exactly. According to a new study, dieters actually tend to make snap judgments about …
Why Looking at Overweight People Makes Us Want to Eat More, Not Less
Viewers of The Biggest Loser would probably agree that watching the weight-loss show fills them with inspiration. Seeing the obese contestants struggle should motivate us to eat better, exercise and lose weight too. Turns out, …
Can a Mother’s Pregnancy Diet Influence Her Child’s Future Weight?
Adding to the evidence that your baby’s health may be influenced by the nine months it spends in the womb, a new study finds that a pregnant mother’s diet may be associated with her child’s later risk of obesity.
Beware the Office Candy Bowl
Every office has at least one: a giant bowl of bite-size candy bars, peppermints, chocolate Kisses and other high-sugar treats. It’s hard to resist its gravitational pull, especially when you’re suffering from a post-lunch …
Can Eating Strawberries Prevent Cancer?
When it comes to preventing cancer, can what you eat make a difference?
