(HealthDay News) — Diets that stress calorie restriction versus those that stress fasting seem to be all the rage. But what’s the difference? With a calorie-restriction diet, you reduce the number of calories you typically consume in a day. This type of diet should allow you to cut calories withoutContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Dec. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You can eat a healthful diet during the holidays with just a few tweaks to traditional recipes, the American Heart Association says. “We want to help people overcome their nutrition struggles and pave the way for a healthful festive season,” registered dietitian AnnessaContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There’s more evidence that when a survivor of early stage breast cancer takes up healthy eating and regular exercise, the odds of the disease returning go down. The key is sticking with such programs, said study lead author Dr. Wolfgang Janni. Healthier lifestylesContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Whether you track your diet efforts on paper or with an app, frequent and consistent self-monitoring contributes to success. However, one aspect of recordkeeping — how often to get on the scale — has been the subject of much debate. Daily weigh-ins usedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Trying to choose between a high-carb and a low-carb diet? There’s a third option that might suit you even better. The concept is called carb cycling, shorthand for alternating between high- and low-carbohydrate days. There’s even a variation that lets you make everyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve got a sweet tooth, but you’re worried about type 2 diabetes, you might want to skip sugary drinks. New research suggests that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, such as cola, likely boost your risk of type 2 diabetes much more than the sugarContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There are a number of ways you can serve up a healthier Thanksgiving meal, a nutrition expert says. “Cut back on boxed and premade processed foods by making more dishes from scratch,” said Mindy Athas. She is an outpatient dietitian nutritionist at CarrollContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is getting serious about added sugars. Acting on the health recommendation that calories from added sugars shouldn’t exceed 10 percent of your daily total calories, new nutrition labels will break down a food’s sugar content so youContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People with food allergies aren’t the only ones who need to be aware of menu minefields when eating out. If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s important that you don’t fall prey to these temptations. It’s not only supersized meals that can beContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Dietary fiber is a unique component of many foods. It has no actual nutrients yet helps ward off a host of diseases and has even been associated with lower body weight. While women should aim for a minimum of 25 grams a day,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Eating healthier requires a mindset change. But it also helps to make changes in your home environment to encourage a new and better way of approaching food — starting in the kitchen. First, do a deep dive into your fridge. You want toContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Caffeine-laden energy drinks are popular, but they might make your blood vessels less efficient, a small study suggests. These drinks — sold as Monster and Red Bull, to name two — have been linked to heart, nerve and stomach problems, researchers say. “AContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Even when eating nutritiously, healthy aging depends on moderating the number of calories you take in. Surprisingly, studies show that if you follow a healthy diet, but eat more than an average number of calories, you won’t fare any better in terms ofContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s the most frustrating part of dieting: Regaining the weight you worked so hard to lose. It helps to understand why this happens so you won’t blame yourself as you get back on track. Many hormones that regulate body weight and rule yourContinue Reading