Diet Review: Paleo Diet for Weight Loss
Finding yourself confused by the seemingly endless promotion of weight-loss strategies and diet plans? In this series, we take a look at some popular diets—and review the research behind them. What Is It? The Paleolithic or “Paleo” diet seeks…
Eliminating trans fats
In this episode we're marking a major public health milestone: a ban on trans fats in the United States.
Following five healthy lifestyle habits may increase life expectancy by decade or more
Maintaining five healthy habits—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, not drinking too much alcohol, and not smoking—during adulthood may add more than a decade to life expectancy.
Diet Review: Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss
Finding yourself confused by the seemingly endless promotion of weight-loss strategies and diet plans? In this series, we take a look at some popular diets—and review the research behind them. What is it? The ketogenic or “keto” diet…
Diet Reviews
From bookstores to social media to blogs, there's no shortage of information on diet. So how to differentiate what "works" from an overhyped fad? It's important to remember that even if a particular diet may be successful for…
Diet Review: DASH
Finding yourself confused by the seemingly endless promotion of weight-loss strategies and diet plans? In this series, we take a look at some popular diets—and review the research behind them. What Is It? The DASH (Dietary Approaches to…
Diet Review: Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
Finding yourself confused by the seemingly endless promotion of weight-loss strategies and diet plans? In this series, we take a look at some popular diets—and review the research behind them. What Is It? Intermittent fasting is a diet…
Diet Review: Gluten-Free for Weight Loss
Finding yourself confused by the seemingly endless promotion of weight-loss strategies and diet plans? In this series, we take a look at some popular diets—and review the research behind them. What Is It? A gluten-free diet is not…
Diet Review: Mediterranean Diet
Finding yourself confused by the seemingly endless promotion of weight-loss strategies and diet plans? In this series, we take a look at some popular diets—and review the research behind them. What Is It? Chances are you have heard…
Healthy Eating Plate
Use the Healthy Eating Plate as a guide for creating healthy, balanced meals—whether served at the table or packed in a lunch box. Click on each section of the interactive image below to learn more. [healthy-plate] Looking for…