Eating and Nutrition - Eat to Lose Weight

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.

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.

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.

Trying to drop weight? Skip the pills, potions, and fad diets. Instead, drink water. That's right, plain water—the healthiest and most effective weight-loss elixir around.

Do they or don't they? The question of whether artificial sweeteners cause cancer has been hotly debated in the medical community.

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.

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."

Condiments help simple, everyday foods rise above the ordinary to become extraordinary. And as it turns out, some great-tasting condiments also do great things for your health.