Diet

It's heralded as one of the most popular weight loss shows in America. But is it too good to be true? According to Kai Hibbard, a former contestant on The Biggest Loser, it is. In a scathing new editorial published by the New York Post, she now slams the show for promoting unhealthy behaviors, which ultimately destroyed her health. She even claims the show's dangerous fitness routines caused her feet to bleed through her shoes--for nearly 3 weeks. "There was…
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Called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is something our body needs--evidence even shows it can help us live longer. Now emerging evidence from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reveals a new reason to increase your vitamin D intake: It lowers the risk of colorectal cancer. But why? Researchers say vitamin D actually strengthens the immune system--something that could fight off dangerous tumor cells. "People with high levels of vitamin D in their bloodstream have a lower overall risk of developing colorectal…
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It's not rocket science: Watching too much TV isn't good for your health. Now new findings from the University of Houston also show it's bad for your diet, according to a report filed earlier this week. So what did they find? Simple: Binge watching TV shows makes you snack more. "A number of previous studies found a relationship between TV use in terms of the number of hours watched per day and unhealthy food consumption," says Temple Northup, an assistant…
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Eating more fiber is a great way to jump start a healthy diet, say health experts. Now new research says it could do much more--for your longevity. According to a new study from the Shanghai Cancer Institute in China, people whose diets were the highest in fiber were 16 percent less likely to die from chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer. "On average, intakes of dietary fiber in the U.S. and other economically developed…
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It's winter--and admittedly, you've piled on some weight. Trying to trim down during the season's colder months can prove more difficult however, according to health experts. Luckily, there's a new way to fight the battle against the bulge. According to a new study from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, people who used diet mobile apps lost more weight than those who didn't use any form of online support--helping them lose 3 pounds more over a…
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Blueberries are a tasty way to soothe your sugar cravings, but now there's a new reason to snack on them. According to a new study from Florida State University researchers, just adding one cup of blueberries to your diet could reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness--two conditions associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings are published in the latest issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of…
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If you're trying to eat a healthy diet, watch out: You may be eating something toxic. New research from the University of Utah says that high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener found in most processed food products, is more toxic than table sugar, impairing the longevity and reproductive abilities of female mice. Now researchers warn that high-fructose corn syrup could be dangerous for humans as well. "This is the most robust study showing there is a difference between high-fructose corn syrup…
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Want to live a longer life? The key may be giving up a low-carb diet, say researchers. A new study reported in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine reports that people whose diets were rich in whole grains, including oatmeal, whole wheat bread, and popcorn lived longer lives than those who didn't. It even decreased their risk of death from cardiovascular disease--a problem continuing to rise among older Americans. "I think it's quite conclusive that if you eat whole grains, you…
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Planning on losing weight as your New Year's resolution? Make sure you're doing it the right way, says Dr. Aaron Michelfelder, a Loyola University professor and health expert. "For the New Year, most of us should add some weight loss to our resolutions," says Michelfelder, who serves as a professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University's Stritch School of Medicine. "[Don't] try to go it alone. When you tell other people you are trying to lose weight,…
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If there's one thing all dieters hate, it's this: Insatiable food cravings. Now there could be a surprising new way to stop these cravings for good, according to new research published in the journal Appetite. According to researchers, practicing resistance exercise stopped people from having cravings--especially for high-fat foods such as French fries and pizza. However, those who practiced aerobics or didn't exercise at all didn't reap these same benefits. "Exercise, independent of modality, led to decreases in the relative…
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