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mother and daugther
A new study has identified so-called fat genes, but wait before you blame Mom for your muffin top. Read More
nutrition facts label
The nutrition panel on packaged foods was introduced 20 years ago and has changed during that time, but we have ideas for how to make it even more useful. Read More
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Eating between meals can help you stay energized, lose weight, and get needed nutrients—if you choose the right foods. Read More
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Wednesday, 01/09/2013 at 11:09 AM
For me, “diet” is a four-letter word, professionally and personally.All too often, this term is used to describe a restrictive, temporary fix for shedding excess pounds that ends abruptly ... Read More
diet plan
Tuesday, 01/08/2013 at 02:13 PM
With weight loss on so many people’s minds right now, Consumer Reports’ (CR) recently rated 13 diet plans and tools based on the personal experience of nearly 9,400 of its readers.But instead ... Read More
My Final Post for SHAPE.com
Friday, 11/30/2012 at 05:44 PM
Over the past few years, I’ve posted numerous blogs here, including my take on new studies, nutrition trends and food products, meal ideas, recipes, and the tips and tricks I’ve learned ... Read More
To Fast or Not to Fast
Wednesday, 11/28/2012 at 02:59 PM
I’ve long been a critic of fasting for weight loss, because in my experience, lengthy stretches without food can lead to a range of negative side effects, from a lower intake of beneficial ... Read More
Trend Alert: Veggie-Inspired Desserts
Monday, 11/26/2012 at 02:27 PM
Goodbye, chocolate-covered bacon; hello, chocolate-dipped cauliflower! While you may normally think of veggies as something to choke down before moving onto dessert, a new trend of ... Read More
green coffee bean extract
Thursday, 09/13/2012 at 09:49 AM
Throughout my career, I’ve seen dozens of “hot” weight-loss supplements come and go, including bitter orange, chromium picolinate, CLA, hoodia, yerba mate, raspberry ketones, and now green ... Read More
Drunkorexia: Are You At Risk for This Drinking and Weight Loss Trend?
Wednesday, 07/18/2012 at 06:20 PM
Drunkorexia is a relatively new term for the combination of disordered eating and binge drinking. In a new University of Florida study researchers found that college students who are more ... Read More