Diet and Weight Loss - Diet Don'ts

This new and popular diet goes back to basics.

Five ingredients in tea can potentially harm your health. Here's what you need to know.

If someone near to you has recently gained weight, you may feel it's your duty to say something, but consider this expert insight first.

How do some folks manage to stay svelte with what looks like little effort? Learn their tricks.

They're marketed as nutritious alternatives to poor-quality fast food. But what's really beneath the wrapper?

Are the health effects of high fructose corn syrup as bad as some research suggests? Here are both sides of the controversy.

Fruit is good for you, no doubt. But there are particular factors to consider when it comes to choosing dried fruit.

Have you changed your eating habits to shed some pounds but find the numbers on the scale are going up?

While some people prefer their spinach or kale unbagged and straight from the ground, others go for the triple-washed, pre-cut types packaged for everyday convenience. Both have their pros and cons.

Learn about one man's positive experience with eating clay, and what his adversaries think.

Prepared and packaged foods can be a boon for busy lifestyles. But at what price? Here's what you need to know.

What is secondary eating? It's consuming foods outside of your primary, or regular, meals. And here's how it can harm your health.

Can't exercise like you used to? Follow this five-part strategy to stave off weight gain as get older.

A simple shift in eating habits can make a big difference in your health. And it all starts with understanding when enough is enough.

Keeping close track of your calories? Here's how to make every bite matter.

Trying to drop a few pounds can make for some funny behavior. We skip breakfast, eliminate entire food groups from our diet, and deny ourselves dessert! The worst part: None of this works. Here's what does.

Can a low-glycemic diet reduce your risk of developing cancer, or assist you through treatment? See what the research says.

Curb emotional eating by adhering to these tips and tricks.

Is fat really all that bad? Are you going too far to eliminate it from your diet? Get the truth here.

Being too skinny isn't healthy, and obesity has its risk factors as well. So when it comes to the number on the scale, are you being honest with yourself?

Are carbs the worst? The best? Or something in between? Get the facts.

Can you trust calorie labeling? Are certain calories more fattening? Get the facts.

Say "no" to those extra pounds that work their way onto your middle during the cold, dark days of winter.

When the need for salty, sweet, crunchy, or greasy takes over, turn to this guide of healthy choices.

Taking your time at the table may impart a big health benefit: Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Women over 50 are among a growing population preoccupied with weight loss and body image.

The next time you head to the market, be sure to place these cardiovascular winners in your cart.

A university study suggests that the right proteins could help lower blood pressure in patients with diabetes.

You can still have your coffee (and doughnut, too!) if you follow these four common-sense suggestions.

From entr es and desserts to sodas and sides, Americans are supersizing. Learn how to choose healthier portions.

Sugar, butter, and cream may be one celebrity chef's go-to ingredients, but that doesn't mean you should follow in her footsteps. You can still recreate the cuisine of the Queen of Southern Cooking without doing damage to your health. Let a team of experts show you how.

The dietary choices you make during breakfast can set your course for the rest of the day. Let this go-to guide help you bring a wholesome cereal selection to the table each morning.

Sustaining success in New Year's resolutions requires you to alter your brain's pleasure map, but if you plan correctly, you can succeed.

There's nothing wrong with trying to slim down, but watch out for these red flags.

Researchers have found that night owls tend to eat twice as much junk food and weigh more than people who go to bed on the early side and wake up with the sun.

How do you define a healthy snack? Low-fat? Low-calorie? Low-carb? Foods that fit into those categories may be good choices, but a better approach might be to choose snacks that are also high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but perhaps menu monotony is the way to keep his heart healthy.

There's always something to eat at the airport, especially if you're at one of the larger "hub" airports. Unfortunately, where there are more food vendors, there are more opportunities for unhealthy options and food safety violations.

You can take a vacation from day-to-day living without forfeiting daily exercise and healthy eating. These practical tips will help you stave off the extra pounds without needing to give up festive foods and unforgettable fun.

Whole or separated, in recipes or on their own, eggs are an important part of most people's diets. But if you're concerned about heart disease, shouldn't you worry about the fat and cholesterol in eggs? Not when you know which parts of the egg to use, and when to use them.

What and how you eat could be hazardous to your health.

As a part of diabetes management, taking off excess weight is important, but it's essential to do it the right way.

What difference does it make if you stand at a counter to eat, sit down at a table, or grab a bite on the run? Well, when it comes to your physical and mental health, it might make all the difference in the world.

Somewhere around the age of 30, your calorie-burning machinery slows down and, to compensate, you may have to eat less to stay the same weight. But it's not all about the food.

If your calorie-burning workouts are often followed by calorie-crazed binges, you might as well not be exercising at all. So, how do you put an end to this vicious cycle? We've got eight effective ways.

The processes involved in metabolism are going on all the time, in every cell of your body. It's a complicated process, the success of which is determined, in part, by the way you eat.

When food replaces personal relationships or when overeating is a response to stress or depression, a potentially life-threatening situation can occur.

Understand the scary truth behind diabulimia, the diabetic eating disorder.

A negative self image, or fixation on perceived body flaws, can take a toll on a man's mental and physical health.

Breaking up your daily calories into small plates has its advantages over sitting down to the traditional three square meals. But a recent study revealed a big disadvantage to "grazing."

Can the same seeds that sprouted hair on your childhood chia pet also promote weigh loss, suppress appetite and provide a host of health benefits?

Beer the beverage favored by most men nationwide. It could accompany your nightly dinner or favorite TV program. A six-pack may join you during your weekend barbeque or while you watch the game. Regardless of when you consume it, one thing tends to remain the beer belly.

Here are some tips to help you indulge in a little bit of cheese from time to time without suffering even a twinge of guilt.

Herbal weight loss supplements are made from natural ingredients. So they can't hurt you, right? Wrong.

Here, the five most common causes of hunger--and a foolproof plan to keep those pangs away.

Does eating processed meat increase your risk of diabetes? Find out here.

The association between what we eat and our mental health is growing, adding to the evidence that diet can play a key role in preventing depression.

For years, corn syrup has been maligned as one of the most dangerous food ingredients to come along since refined white sugar. But are we making a bigger deal than we should?

If you adhere to the following tips, you can construct a salad that's both nutritious and delicious.

Obesity may wipe out the benefit of the anti-smoking effort.

Winter brings with it delicious and hearty meals. The downside, however, is that much of this fare is high in carbs and fat. Read on to find out how you can lighten some winter favorites.

It's possible to make sensible selections at a Mexican restaurant. Here's a rundown of the best bets and the poorest picks.

If you can't figure out why the weight won't stay off, perhaps you've been following bad advice.

Even if you re counting calories and eliminating fast food, you won t reach your goals if you fall victim to certain dieting blunders.

Men are more at risk for belly fat than women. Check out the dangers belly fat can pose and the quickest way to burn it off.

Avoid sipping on these drinks that erode enamel and cause tooth decay.

The dangers of energy drinks keep piling up. Maybe it's time to find ways to get a healthier energy boost especially one that has staying power.

Follow these tips to eat smart around all that good food.

You might want to think twice before steering towards the drive-thru of your favorite take-out restaurant.

Combining alcohol and a low-cal mixer gets you drunk faster and can even hinder weight loss.

Which cooking oils are actually healthy for you and which ones you should steer clear of?

Can your diet turn your brain into a lean, mean intelligence machine? Read on to find out.

Not feeling yourself? Your eating habits could be the reason.

Keep your waistline in check this holiday season by choosing the cocktails that are least offensive to your diet.

No one goes to a baseball game to eat healthfully, but some stadium foods are more diet-deadly than others.

Do you find it difficult (and sometimes impossible) to skip dessert? If so, you're not alone. Obesity is on the rise in America, and the following ten desserts may have something to do with this national epidemic.

Are French fries dangerous? Can popcorn make you sick? Find out which foods may cause cancer.

These daily behaviors may be seriously damaging your diet.

Do you want fries with that? How about a side of E. coli? Find out which fast-food restaurants have the longest lists of health violations.

Snacking at the movies may not be as innocent as it seems.

Sure, breakfast is a great way to start your day, but stay away from the cereals loaded with sugar and artificial flavors. Here, the cereals that are good and bad for your health.

When you turn to these fruits and veggies for a healthy snack, you might be getting more than you bargained for.

When it comes to these seemingly healthy foods and beverages, don't believe the hype.

When consumed in moderation, this age-old brew can impart a host of health benefits.

You may be drinking yourself fat. Check out these seven hefty beverages.

If you want to slim down and stay healthy, don't indulge in these seasonal treats.

Who knew two tablespoons could be so costly to your diet?

Want to fall off the weight-control wagon? Just a few of these fattening foods are all it takes.

These nine foods simply aren't fair to your diet.

All too often, people lose weight only to gain it back again. Follow these tips to stop the maddening cycle.

Snacks to skip and healthier options when eating at the game.

When you want to indulge, find out which junk foods are the worst and which are not so bad.

Eating breakfast? Absolutely. Sunbathing? Not so much. Read on as we uncover the best and worst health advice.

If you really are what you eat, your health could be paying a serious price.

Maple syrup? Green tea? Grapefruit? Can these things really help you lose weight fast? Here, the diet advice to avoid.

These simple switches can get you on the road to long-term weight loss.

Pizza and doughnuts and burgers, oh my! These all-American treats top the nutritional hall of shame.

A healthy diet is essential to managing diabetes. Here, a complete guide to diabetic-friendly nutrition, including shopping tips, quick recipes, and more.

Rich and creamy seasonal foods can quickly pile on the pounds. Check out these delicious, low-fat alternatives.

Weight gain is about more than just what you eat and drink. These surprising influences could be making you fat.

Some foods that seem healthy can be just as fattening as their obviously indulgent counterparts. Here are six that may be sneaking up on your waistline.

The demand for organic food continues to grow every year. But is it worth the extra green?

'Tis the season for family, fun, and excess. Learn how to enjoy yourself without overindulging.