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Creative Cocktails With a Nutritious Twist

Many bars and restaurants around the country are turning to ingredients such as apples, beets, carrots, berries, and ginger to help make drinks healthy (and delicious)!

Keep Age-Related Weight Gain in Check

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

Bounce Back From a Bad Eating Day

If you slip up and eat every diet no-no in sight, don't beat yourself up. Get back on track with these tips.

5 Ways to Dress Up a Glass of Water

Skip the artificially flavored bottled water, and add your own natural twist.

Make Your Calories Count

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

The Secret to Eating in Moderation

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

The Connection Between Scent, Food, and Satisfaction

Intriguing new research suggests that aroma plays a key role in satisfying our taste buds. These findings could have major implications for weight control.

5 Diet Rules You Can Ignore

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.

Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, and Cancer

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

Nuts: A Nutritional Superstar for Diabetes

Today and maybe every day, have a handful of almonds or walnuts. Find out how these diabetes-friendly foods can help your health.

Truth and Fallacies About Fat

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

The Rewards of Adding More Legumes to Your Meals

Legumes (think lentils and beans) deliver a hefty dose of nutrition at a sensible price. Try them in soups, salads, and even desserts.

Are You in Denial About Your Weight?

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?

Ideal Weight vs. Happy Weight

Your body has its own way of determining your best weight. Learn how to use this knowledge to your advantage.

Eat Veggies, Be Happy

Individuals who consume seven or more servings of produce a day tend to enjoy better mental health, says one British study.

Top Health Apps to Try

There's an app for that! We checked out tons of free or low-cost smart phone apps and found the very best ones to support your health.

How Men Lose Weight

Men's biology works differently. Learn the expert's action items for successful slimming.

Myths and Facts About Carbs

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

Cooking With Coconut Oil

Not all saturated fats are created equal. Learn the potential health benefits, and how to use coconut oil the right way.

Myths and Facts About Calories

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

8 Ways to Avoid Winter Weight Gain

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

5 Easy Tricks to Eat Less

Adopt these smart tips and the result will be a leaner you.

Keep a Food Journal for Real Results

Increasing your awareness and pinpointing patterns are just two of the ways keeping a food journal leads to weight loss and better health.

Healthy Holiday Gifts to Give and Get

Find fantastic gifts to match every budget that provide the extra lift of supporting good health.

Does the Paleo Diet Work?

It sounds good with benefits like weight loss, diabetes prevention, and better heart health, but looks can be deceiving.

How to Feel Full With Fewer Calories

These smart strategies offer a proven path to slimming down.

Control Your Cravings, Here's How

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

7 Best Kitchen Tools for Healthy Cooking

You don't need a lot of gear, but a few choice tools will help you cook your healthy best.

Why Is Maintaining Harder Than Losing?

Congratulations on reaching your goal weight! Now the hard part: keeping it off. Here's how to do it.

Lose a Small Amount of Weight for These Big Benefits

Each pound counts. Even if you have a long way to go, check out the positive difference you'll make from losing a few pounds.

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