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We all have our dietary weak spots. You know the foods we love even though they're just no good for us. Sounds like a bad relationship, huh? It seems rather similar. I love french fries but they just don't treat me well. They are bad for my heart and bad for my tummy - literally (fried food gives be a belly ache) and figuratively. How about you... Source What Food Indulgence Tempts Read more
A recent opinion paper in a leading medical journal says that going on a gluten-free diet for nonmedical reasons is a waste of money, since many people invest in expensive gluten-free foods that end up containing more carbs, sugar, and calories than their gluten-filled counterparts. But the news hasn't stopped celebs from continuing to tout the restrictive diet as the reason for their weight Read more
It seems like every day there's more news on what we shouldn't be eating; just last week, we were told that every serving of red meat increases our risk of dying early, and that bowl of steaming white rice can increase our chances of developing diabetes. And let's not forget the pink slime debate currently going on. Possible health conditions aren't the only reason why we may want to give up a Read more
Consumer Reports recently came out with its latest diet ratings, and Jenny Craig is on top. The diet program took top billing in part because most people on it stay on it for a while; a recent study found that 92 percent of dieters on the plan stayed on it for two years. Three of the top four, actually, also featured branded prepackaged meals. Rated just behind Jenny Craig was Slim Fast, which Read more
On CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight, Janet Jackson talked at length about her constant struggle with self-esteem and body image. The interview, which aired on Tuesday evening, is a revealing look into Janet's past and coincides with the release of her new book True You — part memoir, part advice book on dealing with the pressures surrounding body image. Besides describing her own struggles with Read more
When his daughter asked him to lose some weight for her wedding, President Clinton overhauled his eating habits and essentially went vegan. In an interview on CNN, Bill Clinton said he eats mostly a plant-based diet. The weight loss — 24 pounds to be exact — is really an added bonus, as he made the dietary changes for his heart. "I did all this research, and I saw that 82 percent of the Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. A sleeker, stronger body could be just a tweet or a Facebook post away By Jamie Beckman One of the best tools for peeling off pounds is already in your bag: It's your smartphone or iPad. In fact, all that texting, tweeting, and posting — the average woman spends more than 80 minutes a day on her phone, Read more
Relive the last 12 months through some of our favorite polls inspired by celeb quotes, like Mila Kunis's take on dieting and Kim Kardashian's wedding antics, but also including things more mundane like how you keep your sneakers clean. Start the slideshow and start voting. Source: Getty and Thinkstock Read more
Like years before, 2011 was chock-full of trendy diets that got everyone talking, as well as trying. So what were the top diets of 2011? Read on to find out! HCG Diet The HCG diet isn't new (it's been around for more than 50 years), but it's once again a phenomenon. This was the year that people flocked to doctor's offices to get a pricey hormone injection all in the name of weight loss. The Read more
Being healthy and eating a well-balanced diet is the most important thing we can do for ourselves. Align, the number-one gastroenterologist-recommended probiotic supplement**, wants us all to maintain overall digestive health, which is why it's giving away samples of its amazing probiotic*. To receive your freebie, simply answer the poll question below. Be sure you're logged in, and act fast — Read more
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