Game Your DietCharlotte LoBuono
Making exercise a game keeps activity levels up. And one kind of gamification seems to work best.
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Dietitians to the RescueBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Few MDs feel qualified to make dietary recommendations. That's a problem for patients' health.
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Processed Foods Fuel ObesityBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
If you want to gain weight, processed foods are the way to do it. They add about 500 calories a day.
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Beware of Diet BlogsBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Weight loss blogs can be uplifting, but the information they offer is often inaccurate and high calorie.
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Food Tracking Made EasyLeslie Carr
Counting calories is a good way to lose weight, but it can be tedious. A quicker approach works better.
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The Sugar in Your YogurtBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDNi
Yogurt is health food, right? Not necessarily. Many, if not most, yogurts are loaded with sugar.
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Low-Carb Diets are High-RiskBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Cutting carbohydrates raises your risk of premature death and serious health problems. What matters is the kind of carbs you eat.
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Diabetes, Just Around the CornerAlice G. Walton
Even seemingly healthy people can have blood sugar spikes that creep into diabetes territory.
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How Do You Deal with Setbacks?Charlotte LoBuono
Setbacks tell us important things about our goals. We just need to listen.
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A Tip Sheet on Childhood ObesityBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Nutritionists weigh in on child obesity, offering tips for what parents can do to help.
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Joint Effort: Avoiding OsteoarthritisEsther Entin, M.D.
You can lower your risk of osteoarthritis and increase your chances of staying mobile and pain-free for years to come.
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Health on Hand: Snack OnBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
There's nothing wrong with a snack. It's what you grab that matters. Use this list to stock your pantry.
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An End to the Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb Debate?Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Deciding between a low-carb or a low-fat diet has puzzled dieters for decades. Here's an answer.
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Tips for Parents of Picky EatersAlice G. Walton
Who doesn't like dessert better than vegetables? Picky eaters need to try healthy foods repeatedly.
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Go with the GrainBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Give whole grains in bread, pastas and salads a chance. You'll lose weight and reduce your risk of diabetes and colorectal cancer.
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It's a Not-So-Small World After AllBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
About a third of all the people on the planet are overweight or obese. These countries have the highest average BMIs.
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Photo Sharing As Food DiaryBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Taking a picture of your meal and posting it to social media brings diet support -- and accuracy.
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Four Unhealthy Eating Habits That Make You Gain WeightEsther Entin, M.D.
The American Heart Association offers way to tweak your eating habits to keep the pounds off.
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Calm and Happy? There's an App for ThatNeil Wagner
Clinicians have designed a set of apps to reduce depression and anxiety. They seem to help.
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Diets: Which Is Better — Low Carb or Low Fat?Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
What's the best way to lose weight in the New Year? Here are some answers.
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For Teens, Dieting Can Lead to Eating DisordersEsther Entin, M.D.
Teens who are overweight often turn to extreme dieting. The result? An eating disorder. Family meals help.
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Binge-Eating, Disordered and NotEsther Entin, M.D.
Binge-eating disorder is not just about out-of-control eating. It takes an emotional toll, too.
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Corporate Wellness Programs: Pros and ConsMaxwell J. Mehlman, J.D.
Corporate wellness programs can help; they can also be punitive and invade privacy.
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Eating for TwoEsther Entin, M.D.
Mothers' weight gain during pregnancy actually changes their babies' metabolisms.
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Tweaks Boost A Vegan DietBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Vegans tend to be healthier, but even they need to be on the lookout for a number of nutritional deficiencies.
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Weight Loss Plans — Over-Marketed and Under-RegulatedBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Diet plans are easy to sell, and that, not weight-loss, may be their point.
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Like Magic: A Quick Turn-Around For Kids’ HealthBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Simply reducing sugar in the diets of children who are overweight changes their metabolism for the better.
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Time to Stop Blaming FatBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Four decades of nutrition wisdom may be overturned when the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are released later this year.
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What Noise Is Doing to Your WaistlineNeil Wagner
The more noise from trains, planes and automobiles you hear daily, the bigger your waist, and the more belly fat you are likely to have.
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Dieting? Prepare for The Emotional Ride Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Don't let emotions sabotage your diet. Preparation can really help.
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Successful Offensives in the Battle of The BulgeBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Cities have banned super-sized sodas and built bike lanes. What works?
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To Fight Obesity, Help Kids Get Enough SleepEsther Entin, M.D.
Sleep can help your child develop a healthy metabolism and avoid gaining weight.
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Apps Help Dieters Lose Weight — If They Are MotivatedCharlotte LoBuono
Phone apps can help you lose weight, but it's what they can't do that makes the biggest difference.
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And the Winner of Best Weight-Loss Diet Is...Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Weight loss may be the new Holy Grail. But which plans really help? Pick one that is right for you.
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Junk Food Changes the Brain, But Healthy Foods Can Bring It BackAlice G. Walton
Too much junk food may wire the brain for unhealthy choices. But you can change this.
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Stress Is a Recipe for Weight GainBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Stress can add an extra 100 calories day — even if you don't eat more. For those who are depressed, it's even worse news.
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The Childhood Obesity Crisis: Who Is in Denial?Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Kids can have inaccurate ideas about their own weight. Parents, too. What helps.
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A Steep Rise in Diabetes Seen in Children and Teens in the U.S.Esther Entin, M.D.
Kids are eating more and exercising less. The upshot is a huge increase in diabetes -- and medical costs.
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Early Morning Light May Help Keep Weight under Control Alice G. Walton
Getting some early morning sun may not only wake you up – it may help you slim down.
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Life After Weight Loss SurgeryLeslie Carr
Bariatric surgery can help some lose enough weight to improve their health, but it is not problem-free.
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Weight in Kindergarten Predicts Obesity Later in LifeBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
If your child is overweight, he or she needs your help. The weight isn't going to come off naturally.
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How to Keep Those Holiday Pounds OffNeil Wagner
The holidays are a great time...to gain weight. Here are tips for ways to avoid picking up pounds.
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Reader Beware: Study Results May Be OverstatedNeil Wagner
Scientists often overstate their findings. It's about attention.
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Severe Obesity On the Rise Among Kids and TeensCharlotte LoBuono
The fattest kids are getting fatter. Parents and doctors need to step in to help.
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Help Navigating the World of Dietary Supplements Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Consumers now have help navigating the uncharted waters of the enormous supplement market.
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Soda Bans Appear to Find Their Target Alice G. Walton
So-called “soda bans” may actually help those who need it most.
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Just One Sugary Drink A Day Increases Diabetes Risk SignificantlyAlice G. Walton
Oh come on! How much can one little sugary drink a day up your risk for diabetes? Pretty significantly.
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Companies Help Workers Lose Weight on the JobBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Companies seeking to cut healthcare costs might want to consider offering financial incentives for weight loss.
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A Shift Away from Fast FoodBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Americans are eating less fast food. You can guess what group eats the most.
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Confirmed: The Cardiovascular Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Olive oil, nuts, a glass of wine, what's not to love about the Mediterranean diet? It prevents heart attacks, too.
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Popular Misconceptions (and a Few Facts) about ObesityBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows we know less than we think we do about dieting.
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Green Coffee Extract: Weight Loss Miracle or Just Another Fad?Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The pounds just melt away! Can you believe it? It's worth a closer look.
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Are Cooking Shows Making Us Fat?Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Are cooking shows, with their exotic locales and gorgeous food, contributing to our waistlines?
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What You Need to Know About ApplesBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Autumn is a good time to rediscover apples. Don't take these health dynamos for granted.
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Bringing Your Nutritional Makeover HomeBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Planning meals is key to your nutritional makeover. Eating out? Bag some food before you begin.
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Nutrition 101 -Part 2
The First Three Steps to a Nutrition MakeoverBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Small steps work best when you start a nutritional makeover.
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Nutrition 101: Finding Reliable Sources of Nutrition InformationBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
What's the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist? It's not a joke; it's important.
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Big Beverage vs. A Big Health ProblemHarry A. Levy, M.D., M.P.H.
Is the move to restrict serving sizes of soda in NYC a bad idea or a bold way to begin tackling obesity?
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Helping Kids Lose Weight Alice G. Walton
Helping your child lose weight is tricky. You may want to start by changing your own behavior.
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Why We Overeat and What We Can Do About ItAlice G. Walton
Eating should be simple: Eat when you are hungry, then stop. If only food weren't so pleasurable.
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Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating?Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating disorder or disordered eating? The distinction is fuzzy, but stopping early is key.
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Family Meals Help Cut Childhood ObesityAlice G. Walton
Just having kids cut their fat intake does not help them lose weight. So what does work?
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The Skinny on Fat: How to Tell the Healthy from the HarmfulAlice G. Walton
"Fats" is not just a 4-letter word. It pays to be able to tell the good from the bad.
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Managing Obesity: A Work In ProgressLawrence J. Cheskin, M.D., and Scott Kahan, M.D., M.P.H.
Two physicians discuss the risks of obesity. Learn to recognize the behavioral triggers behind overeating and overcome them.
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How Sweet It Is: Sweeteners in Health and DiseaseEdward Saltzman, M.D.
A Body to Die For: The ABC's of Eating DisordersKathryn J. Zerbe, M.D.
Recovering bulimics should protect their teeth by NOT brushing vigorously.
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How Much Protein Do You Need?Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Carmen Castanada Sceppa, M.D., Ph.D.
Amino acid supplements are not digested and absorbed into the body as readily as amino acidscoming directly from food sources.
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Diet and Heart DiseaseRobert M. Russell, M.D., and Alice H. Lichtenstein, D. Sc.