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8 High-Protein Vegan Snacks You Can Take With You Anywhere

8 High-Protein Vegan Snacks You Can Take With You Anywhere

It’s easy to eat healthy vegan snacks at home when your fridge and cupboards are filled with delicious food. But outside of your home, it can be challenging to find a healthy, high-protein vegan snack when you’re hungry. Snacks often have cheese, milk or eggs in them or are full of sugar, salt, fats and unhealthy […]

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    8 Ways to Optimize Nutrient Levels and Lose Weight

    8 Ways to Optimize Nutrient Levels and Lose Weight

    “Dr. Hyman, I’ve eliminated toxic foods, I exercise every day and overall I live a healthy lifestyle, yet I haven’t been able to get anywhere near my goal weight,” writes this week’s house call. “What gives?” I understand how frustrating this can become, especially when you feel like you’ve tried everything. You made a conscious […]

    8 Ways Coconut Oil Is Healthy for Your Pet

    8 Ways Coconut Oil Is Healthy for Your Pet

    You’ve probably read about the abundant helpful uses of coconut oil that range from nutritional benefits to household remedies and body care. But, did you know that coconut oil can also benefit your pets? When I was trying to put extra weight on my labs, Sanchez and Gina, I frequently fed them a tablespoon of […]

    What Are Carb Blockers and Do They Work?

    What Are Carb Blockers and Do They Work?

    Carb blockers are a type of diet supplement. However, they work differently than most of the other weight loss pills on the market. They block carbs from being digested, apparently allowing you to eat carbs without (some) of the unwanted calories. But are they really as beneficial as they sound? The type of carb blocker […]

    21 Best Veggies for a Low-Carb Diet

    21 Best Veggies for a Low-Carb Diet

    Vegetables are low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients. In addition, many are low in carbs and high in fiber, making them ideal for low-carb diets. The definition of a low-carb diet varies widely, but most are under 150 grams of carbs per day and some go as low as […]

    31 Incredible Ways to Use Coconut Oil

    31 Incredible Ways to Use Coconut Oil

    Coconut oil is incredibly popular and for good reason. It offers many health benefits, has a delicate taste and is widely available. It’s also an extremely versatile oil with a number of uses you may not be aware of. Coconut oil is incredibly popular and for good reason. Photo credit: Shutterstock Here are 31 clever […]

    Protein Shakes Can Help You Lose Weight and Boost Your Metabolism

    Protein Shakes Can Help You Lose Weight and Boost Your Metabolism

    Protein is an important nutrient for weight loss. Getting enough can boost your metabolism, reduce your appetite and help you lose body fat without losing muscle. Protein shakes are an easy way to add more protein to your diet, and have been shown to help with weight loss. This article explains everything you need to […]

    7 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism

    7 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism

    “No matter what I do, I can’t seem to lose weight,” writes this week’s house call, who is also an Eat Fat, Get Thin challenge participant. “I think I’m cursed with a slow metabolism.” I hear this often among patients and the good news is that no, you’re not cursed and yes, you can fix […]

    5 Superfoods You’re Probably Not Eating, But Should Be

    5 Superfoods You’re Probably Not Eating, But Should Be

    By some estimates, the state of American health looks pretty grim. And much of it is directly tied to poor diets. Based on current trends, one in three American adults—about 146 million people—will be suffering from type 2 diabetes by 2050, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That year, […]