Dieting News

When the times get tough, the fatties should start dieting. But what about the rest of us happy folks who have our three quadrilateral meals a day punctuated by sumptuous snacks? Even if we're as fit as a Stradivarius and have - the gods be praised! - enough money to get more than our daily bread, wouldn't it be wise to go easy on the meals and ...

A Spanish study has found that long-term moderate drinking decreased the risk of heart disease by up to one-third in men and to a lesser degree in women.

Low-carb and high-carb diets work equally well for maintaining weight loss, Australian researchers report.

It's Thanksgiving time. And once again, there will be no calorie lecture or info on what to eat or not eat from me -- just a few wonderful, healthy recipes from health-conscious chefs.

Tufts University researchers have identified a gene-diet interaction that appears to influence body weight and have replicated their findings in three independent studies.

Olive oil is without a doubt the fat which has the best health effects. In addition to its protective effect against cardiovascular diseases, many recent studies have shown that it can also play an important role in preventing Alzheimer's disease.

The ads are so appealing - pop a pill with natural herbal ingredients that will help rev up your metabolism and burn fat off your body - fast.

ISLAMABAD : A low-calorie, low-fat diet does more good to a dietersa mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, says a new study.

A moderate-fat diet may work better than a low-fat regimen for people suffering from metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions putting them at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, new research finds.

Advice For Healthy Dieting Physical appearance not only effects how others see us, but also how we feel about ourselves.

Dieting is one of the biggest challenges we as Americans face today. Two-thirds of Americans are overweight and almost one-third are obese.

SWAP a Scottish shortbread finger with 84 calories and 5g of fat FOR a Nice finger with 25 calories and 0.3g of fat.

A stall selling arepas, the kind of snack Hugo ChA vez has urged Venezuelans to cut out.

Let's face it: Not indulging over the holidays is like not splurging on that after Thanksgiving two for one shoe sale.

Walnuts, almonds, pistachios -- almost any kind of nut -- pack a lot of nutrition into a small shell.

Hobart, NY - " Knowing who you are is the most important information you can have when it comes to losing weight, eating healthy, and changing your lifestyle - for life.

Both low-carbohydrate diets, such as the Atkins program, and low-fat diets appear to help people lose pounds over the course of a year.

Peripheral artery disease raises the risk of a stroke or heart attack. But PAD can be managed by making certain lifestyle changes, notably getting enough physical activity.

If you are 65 or older, you are part of the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population.

INCREASED use of the mineral supplement selenium could lead to a 'large number of premature deaths', researchers have warned.