Diet and Weight Loss - Getting Started

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.

Deal With Gym Intimidation

These 5 tips will take you from gym-phobic to gym-savvy.

5 Easy Tricks to Eat Less

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

Snooze Yourself Slim?

Scale stuck in neutral? You might be missing out on one essential weight-loss ingredient.

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.

What's Your Perfect Body Weight?

When it comes to a healthy body, the number on the scale may not be telling the whole story.

Conquering Portion Distortion

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

3 Fabulous Foods for Weight Loss

There's no one food that can magically transform an overweight body into an ideal figure. But there are foods that are beneficial to eat on the journey to a slimmer body.

Give Your Fridge a Makeover

With these six easy tips, you can transform your refrigerator and your health.

Wake Up Thinner Tomorrow

Don't expect to lose 10 pounds overnight, but you can take steps to help your body rid itself of bloating while you sleep, which could result in a flatter tummy the next morning.

"Balanced Diet": What Does It Mean for You?

Following a balanced diet can help you lower your blood sugar and cholesterol, and it ensures you'll enjoy lots of delicious and healthy options. Here's how to do it.

Is the Western Diet to Blame for Type 2 Diabetes?

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

Adjust Your Family's Food Attitude

Sample these dozen healthy ideas that will help your family lead a healthier life for the long haul.

The New USDA Dietary Guidelines, Decoded

All-you-can-eat buffets. Unlimited soda refills. Burgers the size of ball fields. When it comes to food, America serves it up. It's no wonder one-third of our children and two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Here's what you need to know to help your family eat better.

Fit in Fruits and Vegetables

Eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables can feel a bit daunting, especially for busy families on the go. The good news is that it's a lot easier than you might imagine.

When Young Adults Get Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes, once considered a disease of the old, is turning up more often than ever before in younger people, but there is some good news.

The Best Way for Diabetics to Lose Weight

Whether you want to lose 5 or 50 pounds, it's extra challenging when you have diabetes.

Stock Your Kitchen With These Must-Have Foods

With careful planning and a well-stocked kitchen, you can prepare healthy meals in no time at all.

4 Eating Habits That Boost Your Metabolism

Get tips on what to eat and when to eat in order to rev up your metabolism.

Staying Fit and Healthy: Who Has the Time?

Learn simple strategies to fit healthy behaviors into your busy day.

Don’t Diet—Just Make Wise Food Choices

Is dieting a thing of the past?

5 Money-Saving Food Swaps

Sometimes the way to real savings is no more than making a quick swap.

Low-Carb Vs. Low-Fat Diets: Which Is Better?

When cutting back to lose weight, is it smarter to reduce fat or carbohydrates? Find out.

10 Easy Ways to Cut 100 Calories a Day

With these simple subtractions, you won't even notice the calories are gone.

4 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget

Follow these tips to start cutting food costs without compromising nutrition.

9 Foods That Can Make Anyone Fat

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

Are You a Yo-Yo Dieter?

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

Documenting Your Diet: How and Why to Keep a Food Diary

New research and real results show the surprising benefits of this practice.

The Truth About Diet Pills

Get the scoop on these supposed weight-loss wonders.
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