Content tagged with “Diet” (Page 6)

4 ways to outsmart your metabolism

Slim down with this 500-calorie dinner

5 diet myths that are tripping you up

Should I eat breakfast—even when I’m not hungry?

Foods to make holiday stress disappear right now
Unlike many people, I prefer the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year’s over the actual holiday days. I...

No-sweat swaps to save you 700 calories
Do you have a big holiday dinner or party coming up? Save some calories for splurging. I'm not talking about a...

“Healthy” holiday calorie bombs to avoid–and what to eat instead
The holidays are here and with them come a multitude of parties—some that we're psyched about, some that we're...

Top 5 holiday temptations & how to beat them
Last week I was watching a cooking segment on TV, when the anchor suspiciously questioned the chef about how much heavy...

Report: We Don't Need More Vitamin D and Calcium
In a report likely to send shock waves through the dietary supplement industry, the Institute of Medicine (IOM)...

Festive & delectable holiday cookies (Shhh! They’re only 100 calories.)
It’s time for my annual holiday cookie swap. I had so much success with my 100-calorie cookie platter last year...

10-minute holiday exercise plan
First of all, let’s make one thing clear: I am not an exercise guru. When I told my editor I wanted to write this...

4 foods to eat if you overeat
My motto—especially when it comes to nutrition—is moderation. There aren’t any “bad”...

Our Toddlers Are Eating Junk, Too
Nestlé, the world's largest food company (no relation) has conducted periodic studies of infant feeding practices since...

New York City Says No to Using Food Stamps for Sodas
New York City is serious about trying to reduce rates of obesity and the expensive and debilitating conditions for...

Your post-Thanksgiving detox plan (Psst! You get to have pumpkin pie.)
I’m a big believer that Thanksgiving is not a day to diet. Once a year, you get to gather ’round the table...

Why aren’t you eating probiotics yet? 4 health claims explained
You may only know about probiotics (the so-called “good” bacteria that’s best known for being added...

How many calories are in that coffee?!? 4 sips to watch out for, plus lighter choices
I love so many things about fall: apples, squash, hearty soups...and Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. I...

5 underappreciated winter vegetables that will help you lose weight
Slimming down after having my son last May took some work, but I had the season on my side. Summer’s glorious...

6 carbs that might help you stay slim
I’ve never been a fan of low-carb diets: our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. A few...

6 foods to ward off garlic breath
Garlic is one of those ingredients that I always have on hand: there’s a bulb on my kitchen counter and a jar of...

Whittle your middle with these 3 foods
Since having a baby five months ago, my belly isn’t quite as flat as it used to be, even though I’ve lost...

Soup simplified: 1 easy recipe, 4 delicious soups
I’m head over heels in love with soup. Once the weather turns cooler, I make a batch of soup (or more!) each week...

3 of the simplest ways to not get sick
With two little kids in daycare, I’m going to do everything I can to keep myself—and indirectly, the little...

6 biggest lies about food busted
The other day while I was making zucchini bread, I cracked an egg and dumped it right down the drain. Total mistake. (...

Is your job making you gain weight?
Not a single one of my jobs has been in a place where I can step outside midday and have my pick of lunch spots within...