The weight loss industry makes billions of dollars a year preying on the hopes of Americans who look for a magic bullet to drop extra pounds quickly. Myths and fad diets abound but do not result in effective or long-term weight loss. Permanent...
Carbohydrates aren't bad for you. In fact, they're a very necessary part of a healthy diet. The trick is to choose good carbs and eat them in moderation. Fruits, vegetables, whole grain bread and pasta contain carbs that are filling and...
Based on the traditional eating habits of the inhabitants of Crete and southern Italy, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods and healthy fats while limiting meat and carbohydrate intake. It's become popular not just because of its...
People diet to lose weight or manage medical conditions. Misleading myths about diets can obscure the truth and confuse you into relying on dieting shortcuts. Myths about nutrition can influence your decisions about the types and quantities of...
With all the weight-loss information out there in the marketplace and every company trying to sell a different product to help you go on a new diet, it can be hard to separate truth from reality. Debunking common diet myths can help you learn what...
Food legends probably have been around since the Serpent told Eve about the apple's supernatural powers. And if you've bought into the occasional diet food myth, don't feel bad: There's always misinformation afoot when there's weight to be lost,...
Candida albicans is a naturally occurring type of yeast that lives in the human gut. While some level of yeast is normal, dramatic increases in the candida population can cause a yeast infection called candidiasis. Symptoms of candida...
According to Health.com, about 80 million Americans each year go on a diet, spending $40 billion annually on weight-loss aids and programs. Since dieting takes up so much of our collective consciousness, you'd think we would know everything there...
Unplug your toaster, turn off the oven and forget about your microwave: These cooking basics won't be necessary if you adhere to a raw food diet. Followers of the raw food diet, also known as the living food diet, eat uncooked vegan foods. Some...
One of the most esteemed nutrition researchers on the planet, Harvard University nutrition professor Walter Willet, is a vocal opponent of low-fat diets, "Scientific American" reports. He claims that low-fat diets have actually contributed to the...
A controversial weight-loss debate is whether you are more likely to gain weight when you eat at night. Both sides have their own explanations, but the science behind it is complicated and difficult to test. Is it a myth that you gain weight when...
According to American Diabetic Association's position statement, the glycemic index measures blood glucose rise after the ingestion of a constant amount of a carbohydrate-containing food. The index is calculated in reference to a food with high...
Diets can be tough to stick to, especially when you don't have your facts straight. And with a new diet myth coming out every hour, how is anyone supposed to know what she can really believe about the foods she eats and the way she exercises? The...
Good information is hard to come by — especially when it comes to what you eat. Among the hundreds of diets and endless nutritional claims, it’s hard to know what’s good for your body. That’s why we surveyed your most...
High protein diets are very popular in the fitness and athletic communities. Ironically, many people that want to gain weight and people that want to lose weight have turned to a diet that high in protein to help them with their fitness goals. At...
Acid reflux occurs from stomach acid backup. It may give you heartburn, the burning sensation in your upper chest and throat. You may experience an acidic taste in the back of your mouth at times. Experiencing acid reflux frequently indicates...
When you're desperate to lose a few pounds, eating nothing but a low-calorie cabbage soup concoction may seem like an effective way to lose weight. But although the Cabbage Soup Diet has been erroneously attributed to reputable hospitals and...
Hundreds of tips try to point you toward the best ways to eat and lose weight. Unfortunately, much of the advice can be contradictory. What should you believe? The key to choosing a proper diet is knowing which myths to disregard. In fact, the...
Myths can distort the truth about foods, diet and weight loss. The best way to determine if something you heard is true or not is to evaluate the scientific evidence. The more scientific evidence that suggests a conclusion, the more credence you...
With all the information available about diet and exercise, there's bound to be misinformation and misconceptions. Some of the myths associated with these two areas are based on old ways of thinking and some are from ideas promoted by...
Eating grapefruit does not burn more weight. Exercising for long periods of time is better than short bursts. These are just two of the diet and exercise myths that can sabotage the good work you are doing.
The food that goes into your body affects your energy levels and weight management. While nutritious food is essential to a healthy lifestyle, the timing of your meals also plays a role in your energy and weight. Eating at a convenient time makes...
Fat-free foods are often nutritious and can help you lose weight. Choosing the right fat-free foods is an important part of losing weight because many foods that do not contain fat do contain large amounts of calories, which can lead to weight...
The concept of weight loss appears quite easy. In order to lose weight, you must expend more calories than you take in. However, if actions were as simple as the concept, almost 1/3 of Americans wouldn't be considered obese. But with good...
The Total Gym 1700 Club is a home gym that can be used to build muscle, increase endurance and also lose weight. Trainees can work toward shedding body fat by performing a circuit training routine, which consists of several exercises that are done...
Acid reflux, heartburn and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) affect millions of people around the world. If you suffer from one of these conditions, your diet most likely plays a huge role in its severity. Most people with acid reflux know...
Citrus fruits, those tropical jewels cultivated in Asia for at least 4,000 years, are now available year-round in almost any supermarket in the world. If you're trying to lose weight, you might consider picking up some oranges, lemons or limes the...
Popular diets frequently promote a "secret ingredient" to weight loss. Along with bananas, grapefruit, acai, green tea, and pomegranates, lemon juice has received much attention in this regard. Lemon detox diets have been championed by Beyonce'...
Negative-calorie food diets share the idea that eating certain foods can actually have a reduced caloric effect. The concept behind this diet is that the number of calories your body expends to chew and digest certain foods is more than the number...
