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One of the most pervasive myths about binge eating is that it is an issue of willpower. If you are someone who binge eats, you may believe yourself to be weak,…

Protein Overnight Oats

We all know that oats are really good for you and are a slow releasing carbohydrate. We also know that protein is great food muscle rep…

A low-protein diet puts less strain on the kidneys. As a result, this type of diet can benefit people with kidney-related disorders, such as kidney disease or …

I often get asked what are the best books I would recommend to improve ones relationship with food. That you don’t have any? Everyone has! We all have to eat, …

Some people report that the alkaline diet raises the body’s pH to make it less acidic and more alkaline. The diet’s proponents say that this promotes weight lo…

Are there cases when sports drinks with electrolytes are needed for hydration?

Here is what one person says: “I work hard outside daily and I sweat a lot. I d…

Since it’s debut in February 2015, the MIND Diet has drawn headlines for its promise to reduce the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s. We think this a…

Hemp Seed Oil For Dogs, the latest trend in pet wellness and benefits!

You’ve probably noticed the rising popularity of hemp-based products in recent years. T…

Low-glycemic foods are slower to raise a person’s blood sugar levels than foods with moderate or high scores on the glycemic index. But which are the best low-…

The low-glycemic (low-GI) diet is based on the concept of the glycemic index (GI). Studies have shown that the low-GI diet may result in weight loss, reduce bl…

For years, doctors have held the opinion that what a person eats on a regular basis affects their heart in both positive and negative ways.

In more recent stu…

Named after the lush wine country region in California, the Sonoma Diet was created by Connie Guttersen, RD, PhD, a registered dietitian. The plan stresses por…

The Promise It’s a pitch Hollywood celebs love: that the alkaline diet – also known as the alkaline ash diet or alkaline acid diet – can help you lose weight a…

One of my favorite sayings is, “You can’t see the picture when you’re inside the frame.” It means that sometimes you need distance and objectivity to see yours…

Food As Punishment: Giving U.S. Inmates ‘The Loaf’ Persists

Lisa Brown for NPR

In many prisons and jails across the U.S., punishment can come in the form of …

One of the most bizarre diets to become popular in recent years, the Shangri-La Diet was the brainchild of psychology professor Seth Roberts. According to Robe…

Research shows that an average human being has around 70000 thoughts each day, many of which are repetitions. Well so much work by our brain hence no wonder it…

Widely known as the ‘part time diet’, the 5:2 diet requires you to eat five days a week and fast for the remaining two days. It also allows you to consume a st…

Growing up as an only child with working parents, I was your typical latchkey kid. I would come home from school, plop down in front of the TV, and work on hom…

New study supports the mounting body of evidence that eating more plant based foods and fewer animal ones may contribute to a healthy heart and cardiovascular …

First, I want to thank the many people who submitted their Paleo weight loss stories for this article. There were so many amazing transformations and it was ve…

Buying Tips

Buy gluten free burger buns, bread, and wraps that do not contain any high FODMAP ingredients like inulin, apple or pear juice, apple fibre, conce…

Americans have a love-love relationship with food—we love making it, eating it, and taking pictures of it. But America’s cozy relationship with food is complic…

Say the word “cancer” and most people feel one thing: fear. That’s because, now more than ever, cancer seems to strike across such a broad range of categories…