Nutrition & Diet

Carbohydrates, commonly referred to as carbs, can be downright confusing. Some claim eating carbs can hinder weight loss and cause weight gain while others say carbs are an essential part of every diet. Carbs themselves don’t make you gain weight—excess calories do. So, when it comes to carbs and weight gain, what really matters is the kind of carbs you eat, how …

The promise of rapid weight loss from a crash diet can be tempting, especially when you want to see results quickly. These diets often involve extreme calorie restriction or eliminating entire food groups to shed pounds fast. However, the initial success is almost always short-lived. There is a strong biological and psychological reason why crash diets fail in the long run. The severe deprivation they require often leads to a rebound, where …

Get in shape smartly but safely with Weight Watchers! At some point in life, the majority of people look for ways to lose weight and get in shape. Even though it’s such a common concern, it is still somehow a struggle to achieve. Weight management becomes difficult not because it’s hard to attain, but because the lack of knowledge and …

You want to lose a few pounds — and this time, you’re determined to make your healthy habits last and lose weight for good. So, where do you start? Should you ditch carbs or embrace whole grains? Cut out meat or go high-protein? There’s no one right answer when it comes to a diet for weight loss, says registered dietitian Natalie …