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Science or Fiction?
A new analysis of scientific evidence was performed to examine the proof behind popular diet claims...
Taste and Aging
One often overlooked effect of aging is decreased sense of smell and taste that can lead to diminished appetite and weight loss, malnutrition, impaired immunity, and worsening health...
Are Lectins Making People Fat?
There is no evidence (that this reviewer is aware of) that supports any claims that dietary lectins somehow promote obesity...
Kick the (Soda) Can Down the Road
If you think that daily soda is only bad for your teeth and waistline, think again.
Coconut, Saturated Fat, and Your Heart
"I'm sure everyone else is as confused as I am! I have been working with people with CVD for over 20 years, and I just can't figure out why there are two such polar camps regarding saturated fats and heart disease."Get the answers in this great new post!
Brain Cells May Aid Waist Management
Could your brain cells be the next weapon to fight the obesity epidemic?
The Scoop on Yogurt
Buying yogurt in bulk is a good idea: Choose non-fat instead of whole milk yogurt for less saturated fat and more protein, then choose plain instead of sweetened yogurt for less sugar and more calcium. In fact, you can add flavor to your yogurt by topping it with fresh fruit yourself!
New Sweetener Chart!
You ask, we deliver! Check out this fantastic new guide to sweeteners -- it's got absolutely everything you need to know!
10 Commandments of Weight Loss
Here are 10 fun commandments to weight loss. Every little decision counts! We wanted to share these since they are from one of the most popular handouts we have ever created!
Webinar: Debunking Fad Diet Claims
Are You Setting Realistic Goals?
Sometimes people stall on the road to reaching their goals because the way the goals are framed makes it hard to achieve them. Here's a handy guide to setting realistic goals...
Aging Well: Spotlight on Added Sugars
The typical American consumes enough added sugars to contribute to health problems...
Closing the Fiber Gap
Only 1 in 20 Americans consumes enough fiber...
Added Sugars and Your Health
We're all familiar with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans' advice to reduce the amount of added sugars in our eating patterns. Today I want to talk about why that recommendation exists...
Successful Weight Management with Plants
Research suggests that dropping meat from your eating pattern may be useful when it comes to successfully managing your weight...
Mediterranean Diet Update
Studies continue to show that a Mediterranean-style eating pattern is good news for health. Here’s some of the latest in Mediterranean diet research...
Preventing Obesity: A Guide for Parents
What and how we feed our infants and toddlers sets the stage for their future eating habits and health...
Is Inactivity the Main Cause of Obesity?
While there is little doubt that regular exercise has many health benefits and may help with reducing body fat stores, most research suggests that regular exercise alone is unlikely to solve America’s obesity epidemic...
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