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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.

Young, Thin, and Type 2 Diabetic?

Don't fool yourself. Just because you appear healthy from the outside doesn't mean you can't develop diabetes.

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.

Do You Snack When You're Not Even Hungry?

Curb emotional eating by adhering to these tips and tricks.

How to Protect Yourself From Health Scams

That miracle cure sound too good to be true? It probably is. Follow these tips to safeguard yourself and your family.

What Your Parents Got Wrong About Food

It's fine for chicken to thaw on the counter. Every last morsel of a meal should be finished. We debunk these myths and more so that you can teach the truth to your family.

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.

Weight Loss Surgery: Pros and Cons

Considering weight loss surgery? Read this first.

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?

Diet and Exercise: The Key to Type 2 Remission?

Could improving your diet and exercise habits return your blood sugar to a normal range? Here's what the latest research says.

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.

Walk for Fitness: Before, During, and After

Make the most of each step with these important tips.

Deal With Gym Intimidation

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

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.

Snooze Yourself Slim?

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

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.

Will Gymnema Sylvestre "Fix" Your Sugar Cravings?

Pop this pill and you're promised pain-free sugar pang prevention. Quite a perk, but pause, there are possibly potential problems to ponder.

Healthy Holiday Gifts to Give and Get

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

Workout Sabotage: Don't Sell Yourself Short!

You could be undermining your workout without even realizing it.

Stomach Bacteria Might Be Making You Fat

Scientists found that gut flora can block your weight loss efforts. Here's how.

Does the Paleo Diet Work?

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

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