Is a gluten-free diet right for you?

Is a gluten-free diet right for you?

For people diagnosed with celiac disease, a diet that excludes the protein gluten is a key component to managing the symptoms of the disease and living a more healthy and comfortable life. However, today more and more people who do not suffer from celiac disease are...
The Funniest Fads in Fighting Fat.

The Funniest Fads in Fighting Fat.

We all know that the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off is to eat less and move more. However, throughout the years, fad diets have come and gone – some more successfully than others. Just as a fun way to look back, we’re taking a look at...
A look back.

A look back.

Warm, hearty meals don’t have to be calorie bombs. You’ll find a delicious Shepard’s Pie recipe in out post titled All of the comfort. Less of the calories. Why wait for the new year to resolve to lose weight? Read our post Make a New YOU resolution...
Don’t Blow it at Brunch

Don’t Blow it at Brunch

We’ll Make it Easy to Make Good Decisions Baked Goods and Pastries At many restaurants, servers will practically trip over themselves to get a basket of muffins, scones or croissants onto your table as soon as you sit down. Don’t feel like you have to...
Was The Grapefruit Diet more than just a fad?

Was The Grapefruit Diet more than just a fad?

New research seems to indicate that there may have been something to it after all. A five-year review reveals that, on average, women who consumed any amount of grapefruit or grapefruit juice weighed nearly 10 pounds less and had a 6 percent lower body mass index...
The Raw Data on Raw Diets

The Raw Data on Raw Diets

Raw food is rich with natural enzymes, nutrients and minerals that can sometimes be obliterated or made less potent when cooked. Because of this, various form of a raw food diet plan have become quite popular. In a typical raw food diet strategy, 75 to 80% of what...