Category: Diet Plans
U.S. News Rates Top 25 Diet Programs
U.S. News just published their results after evaluating 25 of the most popular diets along with health experts, and rated them in several categories. Best overall diet: DASH and TLC ranked 1 and 2 for best overall diet. In a 3 way tie for the number 3 diet was Mayo Clinic Diet, Mediterranean Diet and [...]
Diet Tips for New Moms
If you’ve recently (or not-so-recently!) had a baby, you’re probably pretty eager to start losing that baby weight. I know that when I had my children, I was ready to think about a diet plan shortly after getting through the bleary-eyed phase of not knowing whether it was daytime or nighttime. Don’t be tempted to [...]
Dieting For Your Condition: Hypertension and the DASH Diet
A friend called me the other day, upset because her husband, who has always been trim, fit and athletic, was informed that he had high blood pressure. As someone who does not smoke, drinks rarely, is of a healthy weight, and exercises regularly, he was quite shocked. His physician recommended that he follow a low-salt [...]
I Want Kim Kardashian’s Butt!
Okay, not really, but I would like to be fit and trim. My butt is already pretty Kardashian-like. Wait, I take that back. Actually, it’s Kardashian-sized but not as firm and tight as hers appears to be. And the rest of me is… well, let’s just say that I’d better amp up my Daily Butt [...]
Dieting For Your Condition: Diabetes
If you are diabetic, you have undoubtedly worked closely with your doctor or a dietitian to learn about what types and what quantities of foods are appropriate for you. If you are overweight and diabetic, you are at risk for complications, so your doctor may have suggested that you begin a weight-loss program. If you [...]
Weight Watchers Review For 2012
When you’re trying to lose weight in 2012, your eating and exercise habits will count a lot. You already know that you need to create a calorie deficit in order to lose weight, which means that you need to consume fewer calories than you burn. That’s a given, no matter what type of diet program [...]
