weight loss

7 Weight Loss Diets That Don’t Work

7 Weight Loss Diets That Don’t Work

By Franziska Spritzler Many people want to lose weight quickly. Not surprisingly, methods that promise fast results are tempting. Unfortunately, many of these are overly restrictive and simply ineffective in the long term (1). What’s more, some are downright dangerous. Here are seven weight loss “quick fixes” that just don’t work. 1. Liquid Diets Liquid […]

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    16 Foods You Can Eat on a Ketogenic Diet

    16 Foods You Can Eat on a Ketogenic Diet

    By Franziska Spritzler The ketogenic diet has become quite popular recently. Studies have found that this very low-carb, high-fat diet is effective for weight loss, diabetes and epilepsy (1, 2, 3). There’s also early evidence to show that it may be beneficial for certain cancers, Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases, too. A ketogenic diet typically […]

    Should I Take a Probiotic? If So, Which One?

    Should I Take a Probiotic? If So, Which One?

    By Franziska Spritzler Probiotics have received a lot of attention recently. These living organisms have been credited with providing all kinds of health benefits related to gut function and beyond (1). If you’re looking to use them to boost your own health, it’s important to make sure you take the right probiotic supplements to get […]

    17 Ways to Prevent Weight Gain

    17 Ways to Prevent Weight Gain

    By Brianna Elliott Unfortunately, many people who lose weight end up gaining it back. In fact, only about 20 percent of dieters who start off overweight end up successfully losing weight and keeping it off in the long term (1). However, don’t let this discourage you. There are a number of scientifically proven ways you […]

    Is Frozen Yogurt a Healthy Dessert?

    Is Frozen Yogurt a Healthy Dessert?

    By Helen West Frozen yogurt is a dessert that’s often promoted as a healthy alternative to ice cream. However, it isn’t just regular yogurt that’s been in the freezer. In fact, it can have a vastly different nutrient profile than regular yogurt. This article is a detailed review of frozen yogurt, exploring its nutritional content […]

    11 Simply Rules to Clean Eating

    11 Simply Rules to Clean Eating

    By Franziska Spritzler The term “clean eating” has become very popular among the health conscious. Clean eating is an eating pattern that focuses on fresh, whole foods. This lifestyle can be easy and enjoyable, as long as you follow a few general guidelines. This article explains what clean eating is and provides 11 simple tips […]

    Dr. Mark Hyman: 4 Food Myths That Drive Me Nuts

    Dr. Mark Hyman: 4 Food Myths That Drive Me Nuts

    Since the release of my book Eat Fat, Get Thin, I’ve noticed fierce debates on social media and other news sources about things like calorie counting, eating vs. avoiding fat and genetics. When it comes to overall health and weight loss, there’s an excess of advice out there. Unfortunately, most of it is terrible, misguided, […]

    4 Health Benefits of Teff Flour, a Gluten-Free Ancient Grain

    4 Health Benefits of Teff Flour, a Gluten-Free Ancient Grain

    By Maggie McCracken Cooking with ancient flours and grains is appealing for a number of reasons, not the least of which is their heritage health factor. Flours that ancient people have been using for thousands of years often come with a number of health benefits that give us a little something extra from standard modern […]

    Can Juicing Help You Lose Weight?

    Can Juicing Help You Lose Weight?

    By Brianna Elliott Juicing is an easy way to consume lots of nutrients without having to eat whole fruits and vegetables. Many people claim it’s a helpful weight loss tool. The juicing diet trend has increased in popularity over the years, but its effectiveness is controversial. Juicing is an easy way to consume lots of […]