Diet and Weight Loss - Diet Don'ts

This new and popular diet goes back to basics.

Five ingredients in tea can potentially harm your health. Here's what you need to know.

If someone near to you has recently gained weight, you may feel it's your duty to say something, but consider this expert insight first.

How do some folks manage to stay svelte with what looks like little effort? Learn their tricks.

They're marketed as nutritious alternatives to poor-quality fast food. But what's really beneath the wrapper?

Are the health effects of high fructose corn syrup as bad as some research suggests? Here are both sides of the controversy.

Fruit is good for you, no doubt. But there are particular factors to consider when it comes to choosing dried fruit.

Have you changed your eating habits to shed some pounds but find the numbers on the scale are going up?

While some people prefer their spinach or kale unbagged and straight from the ground, others go for the triple-washed, pre-cut types packaged for everyday convenience. Both have their pros and cons.

Learn about one man's positive experience with eating clay, and what his adversaries think.

Prepared and packaged foods can be a boon for busy lifestyles. But at what price? Here's what you need to know.

What is secondary eating? It's consuming foods outside of your primary, or regular, meals. And here's how it can harm your health.

Can't exercise like you used to? Follow this five-part strategy to stave off weight gain as get older.

A simple shift in eating habits can make a big difference in your health. And it all starts with understanding when enough is enough.

Keeping close track of your calories? Here's how to make every bite matter.

Trying to drop a few pounds can make for some funny behavior. We skip breakfast, eliminate entire food groups from our diet, and deny ourselves dessert! The worst part: None of this works. Here's what does.

Can a low-glycemic diet reduce your risk of developing cancer, or assist you through treatment? See what the research says.

Curb emotional eating by adhering to these tips and tricks.

Is fat really all that bad? Are you going too far to eliminate it from your diet? Get the truth here.

Being too skinny isn't healthy, and obesity has its risk factors as well. So when it comes to the number on the scale, are you being honest with yourself?

Are carbs the worst? The best? Or something in between? Get the facts.

Can you trust calorie labeling? Are certain calories more fattening? Get the facts.

Say "no" to those extra pounds that work their way onto your middle during the cold, dark days of winter.

When the need for salty, sweet, crunchy, or greasy takes over, turn to this guide of healthy choices.

Taking your time at the table may impart a big health benefit: Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Women over 50 are among a growing population preoccupied with weight loss and body image.

The next time you head to the market, be sure to place these cardiovascular winners in your cart.

A university study suggests that the right proteins could help lower blood pressure in patients with diabetes.

You can still have your coffee (and doughnut, too!) if you follow these four common-sense suggestions.

From entr es and desserts to sodas and sides, Americans are supersizing. Learn how to choose healthier portions.