Diet and Weight Loss - Diet Do's

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.

Black Pepper: The Next Fat Fighter?

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

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.

5 Healthy Crunchy Snacks

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

Want to Lose Weight? Repaint!

Redecorating your kitchen or dining room with these hues could benefit your waistline.

Creative Substitutes for Carbs

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

Want to Stave Off Diabetes? Slow Down

Taking your time at the table may impart a big health benefit: Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Top 10 Summery Ingredients

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

Is Popcorn the Next Super Food?

See what a recent study found about the healthy hit.

How to Grow Herbs and Veggies in Small Spaces

Don't let a lack of space stop you from growing fresh, flavorful, nutritious foods. Here's how to start.

Build a Better Salad

You already know it's good for you. Here are the tips and tricks to make your salad a nutritional powerhouse.

Your Heart-Healthy Shopping List

The next time you head to the market, be sure to place these cardiovascular winners in your cart.

The Benefits of Protein for Diabetics

A university study suggests that the right proteins could help lower blood pressure in patients with diabetes.

4 Ways to Go Healthy at the Coffee Shop

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

Green Tea for Health & Beauty

With a wealth of antioxidants, green tea is used for weight loss, skin care, and for anti-aging. Is it too good to be true?

Conquering Portion Distortion

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

7 Secrets For Weight-Loss Success

Get the skinny on tricks that really work.

Give Your Fridge a Makeover

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

Southern Home Cooking Lightens Up

Sugar, butter, and cream may be one celebrity chef's go-to ingredients, but that doesn't mean you should follow in her footsteps. You can still recreate the cuisine of the Queen of Southern Cooking without doing damage to your health. Let a team of experts show you how.

Are You Super Smart About Super Foods?

While there's no single food that meets every nutritional requirement a person needs, doctors and researchers have pinpointed a handful of edibles as standouts in the field.

Best Ingredients for Health-Boosting Smoothies

Watching your weight or looking to up your nutrients? Smoothies are a delicious and easy way to add fruits and vegetables to your diet. Try some of these.

Breakfast Cereal Basics: Nutritional Dos and Don ts

The dietary choices you make during breakfast can set your course for the rest of the day. Let this go-to guide help you bring a wholesome cereal selection to the table each morning.

Pick a Pepper for Nutrition

Rich in color, flavor, and nutrients, these versatile vegetables star in a variety of international cuisines. Here's a bushel of ways to add them to your diet.

Every year I drop my New Year's resolutions by February. What can I do to keep them?

Sustaining success in New Year's resolutions requires you to alter your brain's pleasure map, but if you plan correctly, you can succeed.

5 Ways to Spot a Bad Fad Diet

There's nothing wrong with trying to slim down, but watch out for these red flags.

Popcorn, Peanuts, and Pretzels: Healthy Snacks or Harmful Nibbles?

How do you define a healthy snack? Low-fat? Low-calorie? Low-carb? Foods that fit into those categories may be good choices, but a better approach might be to choose snacks that are also high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

3 Heart-Healthy Habits With Zero Deprivation

Pizza? Drinks? TV? Your favorite indulgences can be made heart healthy, if you do them right.

20 Ways to Drink More Water

Set an alarm. Use a fancy glass. Hang a sign on your fridge. These are just a few ways to ensure you get your daily dose of H20.

10 Ways to Spruce Up Your Salad

If you find yourself munching on the same old lettuce and tomatoes day in and day out, maybe it's time for a salad makeover.

How to Eat Healthy at the Airport

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.
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