Eating and Nutrition - Eat to Lose Weight

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

Thanksgiving. Super Bowl. Summer barbecues. It seems there's always a reason to celebrate with extra calories and when we do, it's hard to get back on track again. Why? Blame the body's food clock.

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

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

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

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

Healthy pizza? No, it's not an oxymoron. Here's how to serve up a more nutritious slice.

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

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.

There's something very satisfying about crisp, crunchy textures. These tasty bites will fulfill your yearn to crunch.

That little shaker found on every restaurant table might hold the power to rev up your weight-loss efforts. Here's how.

Here's how to get a carb-like experience minus the empty carbs.

Here are five ways your circle of friends affects your waistline, for better or for worse.

It's not just background noise. Research confirms that what you hear affects your appetite.

With this hit-list on hand, you'll be able to build wholesome, seasonal meals rich in flavor and nutrients.

Stress can stir up an emotional appetite that can lead to overeating. The best solution is to find something other than food to take the edge off.

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

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.

For a growing number of families (couples and singles, too), personal chefs are becoming as common and indispensable as housekeepers. They're the answer to "What's for dinner?"

Drinking plenty of water is among the best things you can do for your health. Switching from a disposable water bottle to a reusable one is among the best things you can do for the planet.

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.

Live it up at all the backyard barbecues and casual al fresco get-togethers this season has to offer, but keep these eight tips in mind so your blood sugar and your waistline won't reflect poor choices later.

To make the most of your restaurant experience while making sure you're not undoing a week's worth of exercise, follow these tips.

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

This juicy little fruit contains a substance that may help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes.

What could be more convenient for lunch on the go than a quick stop at the salad bar? But the choices you make can make the difference between a fat-laden, calorie-heavy meal and a satisfying, good-for-your-heart lunch.

It's not just for salad anymore. This astringent condiment may actually help lower blood sugar.

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.

Taking stock of the kinds of foods in your pantry and refrigerator and replacing the ones that increase your risk for cardiovascular disease with nutritious, flavorful whole foods, will help you and your family make heart-smart food choices and reduce your risk of heart disease.

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