Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH If you've followed a fad diet, you have plenty of company. But have you been able to stay on these deprivation…
Written by Paul Frysh Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD What Are Carbs? They’re one of three types of food that give your body energy. The other two are proteins and fats. Together,…
By Jocelyn Timperley, Martha Henriques, Isabelle Gerretsen, Richard Gray Your body has plenty of ways to cleanse itself. Here's how to help it along. If you've been taking part in…
Written by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPHMedically Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD You need to get 10%-35% of your calories from protein each day. If you eat 2,000 calories a day, that's…
Written by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients. Though it may not be the cure for the common cold, the benefits of…
Written by Matthew Hoffman, MD, Marsha Walton Losing Weight Fast "Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days!" "Eat as Much as You Want — and Still Lose Weight!" "Drop One Dress Size a Day!" Rapid…
Story by David Davidovic Losing weight often feels like giving up every little indulgence, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Smart snacking keeps you on track, providing flavor and…
Story by Linh Nguyen Mangoes, pineapple, and dragon-fruit are delicious yet rarely in season. Good thing they taste amazing frozen and don’t lose out on vitamin C or fibre. These medley…
Story by Emilie Richardson-Dupuis 1. Popcorn: Of all the "junky" snack foods you could choose, popcorn is by far the healthiest. It's a whole grain, which means it's high in fiber,…
Story by Emilie Richardson-Dupuis Processed MeatsProcessed meats like hot dogs and deli meats are high in saturated fat and salt, which can raise your blood pressure. What's more, processed meat consumption…