Diet Articles:
Diet, Weight Loss, and Weight Gain Articles
Review of Mike Geary's Fat Burning Kitchen
After reading The Fat Burning Kitchen, I felt as if I had just finished a semester-long class on nutrition. I was armed with the facts and science behind knowing what kinds of foods to eat as well as the processed foods to avoid.There Is No One Size Fits All Diet
Karen Railey writes, "One diet is not the end all be all for every person on earth. We all have different requirements and even different requirements at different times in our lives."Why I Say NO to Pure Carrot Juice
Chet Day channels Nancy Reagan and just says "NO" to pure, uncut carrot juice because it is way too high in sugar content and a terrible choice for diabetics as well as anyone with candida or yeast issues.Carrot Juice Is Dangerous for Diabetics
Freshly extracted vegetable juice is a great thing for health, but straight carrot juice for those with blood sugar sensitivities... no way, Jose.A Ten Week Approach to Gradual Diet Change
Chet Day writes, "I want to offer an alternative approach to the alternative approach, a modification, if you will, of the basic Health & Beyond program, which many people just find to be too much, too drastic, too different from the way they're used to living."Creating Your Own Diet and Lifestyle Program
Chet Day writes, "After publishing a monthly natural health newsletter for more than a decade, as well as having corresponded with literally thousands of health seekers around the world, I know one thing for certain: You can't attain superior health until you learn to listen to your body and then adapt your diet and lifestyle accordingly."Study Finds Link in Childhood Obesity with Parents
The authors of a British study found that children are more likely to become obese when their same-gender parent is obese. The authors did not find the same link between mothers and sons or between fathers and their daughters.What Doctors Won't Tell You about Toxins or Detoxing
Dr. Kim writes, "Over the past few years, I've noticed that cleansing the body of toxins has become one of the most common topics that new clients want to consult with me on."Fat Makes You Feel Fuller
The most common form of fat in processed foods is an emulsion of finely dispersed oil droplets. If these oil droplets are engineered to remain stable during digestion, this alters the gut hormones that are produced in response to food.Stress Can Make You Fat
Yep, no bones about it: stress can and does contribute to weight gain. But there's something you can do about it.Using Twitter to Keep Your Weight Loss Goals
Here's a really good secret: sign up for Twitter and tweet your way to meeting your weight loss or fitness goals. You'll stay on track and miss fewer workouts or milestones as you work to your goal.Overweight Equals Longer Life?
In this study of more than 11,000 Canadian adults, overweight people lived longer than normal-weight people, while those who were either extremely obese or underweight died at an earlier age than normal-weight people.Vinegar as a Fat Fighter
Vinegar enjoys an ancient reputation as a healthful food, and new research suggests that pickled foods and vinegary dressings may help fight abdominal bulge.Your Best Weight and Health
In this article I review a holistic program that uses the most advanced principles of mind-body medicine to help you naturally experience your best weight and health. Developed by Dr. Ben Kim, this program is designed to be the last program you'll ever need for maintaining not only a healthy weight but a healthy lifestyle.Overview of the Caveman Diet
Learn how your ancestors ate fifteen thousand to one million years ago, and learn how the nutritional intake may have been a lot more healthy than what we've eaten for the last ten thousand years.Omega-3s for Burning Fat
A study in a prominent women's health magazine has recommended dietary omega-3s for two different benefits, since fish oil supplements and fatty fish may offer two distinct metabolic benefits: better appetite control and a boost in fat burning.Brown Seaweed Holds Promising Weight Loss
Chemists in Japan have found that brown seaweed, a flavor component used in many Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that appears in animal studies to promote weight loss by reducing the accumulation of fat.Low Leptin Levels Inhibit Weight Loss
A new study, by Michael Rosenbaum and colleagues, at Columbia University Medical Center, New York, has provided new insight into the critical interaction between the hormone leptin and the brain's response to weight loss.Vegetable Juice Aids in Weight Loss, Study Shows
Drinking at least one glass of low sodium vegetable juice daily may help overweight people with metabolic syndrome achieve better weight loss results.Duke Study Shows Monthly Personal Counseling Helps Weight Loss
In the largest and longest study to date of weight loss maintenance strategies, researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that personal contact and, to a lesser extent, a computer-based support system were helpful in keeping weight off.No Saturated Fats or Starch Leads to Weight Loss
Researchers from Cardiology Research at Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. report patients on a high saturated fat and avoidance of starch diet experienced 5 percent weight loss after six weeks without adverse effects.Calorie Density Key to Losing Weight
A year-long clinical trial by Penn State researchers showed that diets focusing on foods that are low in calorie density can promote healthy weight loss while helping people to control hunger.Weight Loss Improves Fatty Liver Disease
In a recent study, Saint Louis University researchers found that weight loss of at least 9 percent helped patients reverse a type of liver disease known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.Successful Weight Loss with Dieting Linked to Vitamin D Levels
Vitamin D levels in the body at the start of a low-calorie diet predict weight loss success, a new study found.Study Finds "Solution Method" Helps to Keep Weight Off Longterm
An obesity treatment that avoids restrictive diets and weight loss drugs, but instead focuses on training individuals in developing two fundamental internal skills, has resulted in weight loss that was sustained for six years, according to a new University of California, San Francisco study.Jama Study Finds Plant-Based Diet Leads to Weight Loss, Reduced Cholesterol
Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors.Dietary Counseling Helps Weight Loss
A study of published literature that reported the effect of dietary counseling for weight loss finds that, on average, dietary counseling has resulted in weight loss of approximately 6 percent of initial body weight.Trans Fatty Acids: The Poison in Our Food Supply
Tom Venuto writes, "Public health messages have been raising awareness, but they haven’t been enough. “TFA’s are bad for you.” Ok, so now what? What you really need are some simple behavior guidelines and a list of foods to eat very infrequently if you eat them at all."How to Really Stop Eating Fast Foods
The fries will give you a heart attack. It will make you fat and sluggish. Nag, nag, nag. Here's another way to motivate you to to stay away from fast foods. Article by Tom Venuto.Calorie Restriction for Life Extension
Tom Venuto breaks down calorie restriction and tells you what you didn't hear on Oprah when calorie restriction was heralded as a longevity booster.Tom Venuto's Two Pounds Per Week Rule
Tom lays his two pounds per week dieting rule out for you. Here's how to safely increase your fat burning and continue to see longterm results after the initial fat shedding.Metabolism Boosting Exercise Tips
First off, forget the word "exercise." Call it activity. Here are several fun activities to boost your metabolism.Tom Venuto's The Body Fat Solution
This new hardcover book will help you maintain a healthy nutritional lifestyle, empowers you to take charge of your life, and delivers a program that promises dramatic and permanent results. What spoke to me the most about The Body Fat Solution is the flexibility of the program. It's not all or nothing, or losing two pounds every week, or sticking to a hardcore workout schedule that makes you hate exercise.Boosting Metabolism with Protein and Raw Vegetables
And the higher your metabolism is, the less likely you are to have excess body fat. In fact, increasing your body's metabolism is one very effective way to lose weight.Boosting Metabolism with Herbs
Herbs are one part in the boosting metabolism puzzle. Along with diet and exercise, herbs can play an important role in weight loss and metabolism boosting.Exercises for Boosting Metabolism
Many people mistakenly think they need to build a lot of large muscle mass in order for it to do them any good, but this is simply not the case.Tom Venuto's Holiday Fitness Challenge
What would happen if you set an intention and a goal to get in better shape between now and New Years’s Day? What would happen if you decided that it was not an all or nothing proposition and that you could enjoy the holidays and all it has to offer and get in better shape at the same time? Check out Tom's challenge to you and forget about a bogus "New Year's Resolution."The Body Fat Solution
Tom Venuto's upcoming book promotes neither super low carb nor super low fat, and he steers clear of demonizing entire food groups. Instead, Venuto helps you personalize an eating plan that takes into account your unique metabolism and calorie needs.Liquid Calories May Be Making You Fat
This article's title says it all. Natural bodybuilder Tom Venuto reveals why liquid calories aren't doing you any real favors.Listen to Maintainers, Not to Losers
Forget rapid body weight "losers," the people who only talk about losing "weight." Tom Venuto pays attention to what the “long term maintainers” have to say - those are the people who have maintained an ideal weight for over a year… preferably even 2-5 years or more.Weight Loss Tips from Real Women
So-called diet experts and trainers leave you in a lurch? Here are several practical tips from real, everyday women about how they lost weight.How to Stay on Your Diet while Eating Out with Friends
Believe it or not, you can have a fun time at a restaurant with friends and not break your diet.Twelve Pillars of Fitness
Here are twelve fitness tips to help you keep your weight loss or fitness program on track. Each "pillar" links to a separate article with more detailed info on each topic.Losing Weight with an Online Diet Journal
Starting a diet journal may be the best thing you've ever done in your goal to lose weight this side of starting your diet! You may also want to consider blogging your diet journal.Metabolism Boosting
Here are three steps that show you how to begin boosting your metabolism in order to lose weight.The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Without making significant and permanent changes to your lifestyle in regards to food choice, you will be doomed to follow one fad diet after another, losing lots of weight only to gain it back and then some.Fasting One Day a Week Good for You?
Is fasting one day a week good for your health? To answer this question, let's take a look at what happens in your body when you begin to eat and drink nothing but water.Wu Long Tea: Does It Really Help You Lose Weight?
What if I told you that most of the fat reducing claims for green tea or other hyped "teas" were absolute, total BS, based on misinterpretation or deliberate misreporting of the research?Identifying Fat Burner Supplement Frauds
Many “fat burner” companies have been sued by the Federal Trade Commission for false advertising, false claims and falsifying before and after photos.Identifying Fat Burner Supplement Frauds
Many “fat burner” companies have been sued by the Federal Trade Commission for false advertising, false claims and falsifying before and after photos.Everything You Never Wanted to Know about the Liposuction Procedure
This is straight from the FDA: "Remember, even the best-screened patients under the care of the best-trained and experienced physicians may experience complications as a result of liposuction." Read this article to learn more about the risks of liposuction.Belly Fat and Dementia
If you're lugging a big ole belly around, you're doubling or tripling your risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer's Disease in later life. This article is a must read for those with big bellies.Comparing the Big Three Fad Diets
South Beach diet. The Atkins diet. The Zone diet. You know the names. But how do they stack up when compared?Calories and Carbs and Fat, Oh My!
The age old diet conundrum: Should I cut out fats, carbs, or restrict calories? This simple and straightforward article breaks it down for you.Slow Eating May Prevent Weight Gain
It's no secret that fast food will make you fat if you overindulge. But did you know slowly eating your foods will help you lose weight and stay trim?Metabolism and Fat
This article explains in clear and concise terms the link between metabolism and fat.Lose Ten Pounds in Ten Days
Though this is not the best option to keep the weight off long-term, sometimes you have to lose a dozen or so pounds pretty quickly. Here are four pointers on getting you going in the right and safe direction.Reduce Belly Fat
Belly fat builds up when your body thinks you are starving because you aren't eating the nutritious foods you need. Cut out junk food and pre-made foods and get cooking again to lose belly fat.The Lemonade Diet
A simple breakdown of the lemonade diet, which is more of a lemonade fast for detoxing or weight loss.Portion Control for Weight Control: Size Perceptions Called Key
Portion control is when you monitor how much you're eating at meals, usually by sticking to a predetermined measured size. Check out this study for some interesting finds about portion control.Eat Fish, Lose Weight, and Feel Better
Exciting results of a new study in mice show that EPA and DHA—the long-chain Omega-3s abundant in salmon, sablefish, tuna, and sardines—likely account for a substantial part of the weight control benefits of fish.The Calories We Quaff
Despite well-publicized campaigns to remove soda and candy machines from schools, and the average American’s vague awareness that sweet drinks are calorie-carriers, people continue to chug beverages that pack on the pounds.The Belly Fat and Estrogen Relationship
Warrior Diet author Ori Hofmekler examines the common disorder of belly fat in both men and women and discusses the link between this and estrogen.New Treatment for Emotional Eating
Read this article about a new do-it-yourself approach to Acupuncture that helps overweight Americans combat emotional eating.Dining Out Instead of Pigging Out
In this article, you'll learn a variety of useful techniques you can use to eat healthfully when you're at a restaurant or friend's house.Five Foods for a Healthy Digestive System
In this article, you'll learn about five important foods you should be eating to build a healthy digestive tract. Must reading for those with indigestion.Find a Diet Buddy
Having a friend or companion along with you as you journey on your diet or exercise program keeps you committed and on track.Don't Make Excuses for Not Exercising
The prospect of exercising tends to elicit moans from most people. Here's a list of answers for some of the most commonly used excuses people build against exercising.10000 Steps to a Better You
Walk 10000 steps a day for a year and you may lose 35 or more pounds.Diet and Food Obsessions Aren't Healthy
An inherent and often overlooked danger of dieting is the "diet mentality," which is the constant need to weigh, measure, count, and account for food.How to Lose Those Last Ten Pounds
The final stretch is always the hardest. But you know what? Negative thoughts may be lurking in your positive mental attitude that's taken you so far.When Other Diets Fail Try the Low Fad Diet
Common wisdom states for a diet to succeed it has to have sex appeal. That means the airbrushed after-pictures have to show scantily clad, starry-eyed, smiling participants or the diet has to be trendy or "cool." Any wonder why so many diets fail!Ten Grocery Shopping Tips
Stick to your diet by learning these great grocery shopping tips. Did you know the healthiest items in grocery stores are on the outside aisles?
Fighting Childhood Obesity
I am often asked by moms and dads of all ages how they can get their kids to start exercising more and eating junk food less. It's no surprise why parents today are concerned...Eating Late Will Make You Fat
It has been commonly assumed that night is the worst time to eat. The logic: night is when the body typically slows down and therefore is more prone to gain fat. Makes sense, but is it true?Eating Before Exercising
Many people assume that the human body operates like a machine and therefore in order to work, it needs to be fueled like a machine. Eating before exercise seems to make sense. But does it really?Weight Loss Prevents Diabetes
A study done by the experts proves what we already know... weight loss and a good diet lifestyle may keep you from becoming diabetic.Reward Yourself, You Deserve It
So you're on a diet. Make it fun by implementing a reward system for milestones as you lose the pounds toward your ideal weight.You Can Help Your Child Achieve Weight Loss
Obesity is dangerous in children. Here are five simple tips for getting them back in shape.Don't Let Your Diet Fail
Too many dieters fail at their goal before they even start. Learn how you can rid yourself of common misconceptions before starting your path to better health.Weight Loss Accomplished Simply
Weight loss need not be a chore. If you're interested in losing a few pounds, learn how diet and exercise can really trim off the fat.10 Tips on How to Exercise at Home
Do you hate exercise? If so, check out this article and learn 10 easy tips on making exercise something fun you'll actually look forward to.10 Free Diet Tips
Here are ten free diet tips for the practical modern man and woman.How to Deduct Your Dieting Expenses
Yes, it's true. The Internal Revenue actually allows you to deduct some weight loss expenses. This article provides the details.Don't Sacrifice Relationships for Dietary Purity
When my wife and I were first dating, I remember being very pleased with myself for making all sorts of healthy and tasty meals for her. It’s hard to describe the angst I felt whenever she decided to have something that wasn’t on my menu.Not Too Big on Exercise
Do you hate exercising? Do you think that maybe just dieting and enjoying a healthier lifestyle will help you lose weight? This article looks at dieting without exercising and if it actually works.Cheat Days
Are you sick of a preachy, rigorous diet that allows no slack or fun? This article discusses the idea of the "Cheat Day" in your diet or workout regiment.How to Stay Fit over the Holidays
Tom Venuto gives you ten pointers on how you can stay trim and on your diet or workout program over the holidays without becoming a Scrooge.So You Think You Have Fat Genes
Is the pharmaceutical Death Star in orbit around your diet planet? Check out Tom Venuto's article that honestly looks at the so-called "fat gene."High Carb Diet to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers find the risk of developing breast cancer twice as great in Mexican women, for whom carbs represent more than half the daily diet.Body Fat: How Low Is Too Low?
Tom Venuto answers a question about ideal body fat percentage.Lies about the Atkins Diet
Bodybuilder and writer Tom Venuto examines the controversial Atkins Diet and breaks down some of the discrepancies and misinformation.Is Italy's Mediterranean Diet a Myth?
Famed cancer researcher Dr. Ralph Moss discusses popular misconceptions about the Italian life style and its impact on health.How to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat on the Warrior Diet
Warrior Diet author Ori Hofmekler answers a question that he hears all the time: "How can I keep gaining muscle mass while losing fat on the Warrior Diet?"The Warrior Diet
Ori Hofmekler's fascinating and controversial Warrior Diet is a "must read" book for the unconventional health enthusiast who's fascinated by diet and workout approaches that flip the bird, so to speak, at traditional diet and fitness wisdom.Warrior Diet and Anti-Aging
If you're concerned about aging, you'll want to read this interesting article which discusses how caloric restriction (a feature of the Warrior Diet) may well lengthen your life.How to Gain Weight and Bulk Up
If you need to add some pounds to your frame, this article provides an excellent routine to meet your goal.Mindful Eating
If you teach yourself to eat mindfully, to eat with awareness, you'll be amazed at the benefits. In this short but powerful article, Thich Nhat Hanh shows you how to eat with attention.Chewing the Fat: The Low-Carb Diet Phenomenon
With his usual attention to facts and details, Dr. Stephen Brynes examines a number of low-carb diets. If your vegan, vegetarian, or low-fat diet isn't working for you, this article may be a real eye-opener.How to Maintain Weight Loss
Believe it or not, losing weight is easier for most people than keeping that weight off. With this diet article you'll learn a dozen good techniques for not regaining the pounds you worked so hard to lose.Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
The Body Mass index (BMI) is a pretty decent way to determine if you need to lose weight. Because the Body Mass index doesn't define fitness or muscle to fat ratio, do keep in mind that it is a rather crude measure. But it is a lot better than the old height and weight tables. Most obesity studies these day use BMI.A Woman's View of Eating and Weight Problems
This superb diet and weight loss article is a part of a British woman's degree project, and it shares fascinating insights into areas of gender and nutrition. Must reading for any woman struggling with a weight or diet issue.Why You Always Fail at Losing Weight
You don't know it unless you understand your subconscious mind, but most dieters fail to lose weight because they've put up psychological fences that keep them from success. This must read diet article tells you how to get past the fences.How to Lose Body Fat
Anthony Ellis discusses how losing a little or a lot of fat involves pretty much the same concept -- consistent dieting coupled with cardiovascular exercise and weight training. This is how many professionals do it, and it works.Weigh Down Diet: No Way to Health
Karen Railey takes a close look at the popular Weigh Down Diet program and finds it severely wanting in terms of building long-lasting health. This important critique should be read by anyone considering implementing the Weigh Down program in his/her life.
Weigh Down Diet: Good Way to Health
Pete Holzmann replies to Karen Railey's critique of the Weigh Down Diet program. Click here to read how Pete has successfully used the Weigh Down program in his life.Critique of Weigh Down, Continuing Dialogue
Karen Railey continues her outstanding work on why certain aspects of the Weigh Down program would benefit from refinement and change.Weigh Down Dialogue Continues
Bobbi Currier, a graduate of the Weigh Down Workshop, shares thoughts on how the program can be adapted.Diet and Weight Loss
Different people need different weight loss programs, and on this separate menu page I list and discuss the most interesting diets I know of.
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