Healthy

More than two decades of Western dietary wisdom have given us a rule of thumb: If you want to lose weight, just cut your carbs and increase protein. However, a revolutionary new study by a team of metabolism and endocrinology researchers has led to the discovery of another aspect of the diet that, as the researchers say, "had the most potent effect" on speeding up metabolism ... and, as they suggest, this A change in the food you eat can even help you live…

Soda has a bad reputation nutritionally, and deservedly so. Typically made up of little more than sugar (or high-fructose corn syrup), carbonated water, and artificial flavors and colors, the sweetened beverage has been linked to everything from obesity to tooth decay. However, if you drink too much soda, there's one surprising side effect that you may not see coming—and it's one that can seriously affect your health for years to come: you can develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). According to a study published…

Knowing which supplements to take every day is no easy feat. From amazing claims on labels implying that what is found in the bottle is essential for every ailment under the sun to Instagram influencers pushing their must-have concoction, knowing which pills are worth taking can be easier said than done. As a registered dietitian, I look to supplements as a way to fill in nutritional gaps that may happen because of an imbalanced diet. While I don't generally recommend a multivitamin for every person, I do suggest…

There are a lot of reasons to exercise moderation when it comes to drinking coffee. Sure, a cup or two may be able to give you the boost you need to get through the workday, and it can even lend some health benefits, but drinking too much can leave you feeling anxious and jittery. Not to mention, coffee can even give you acid reflux and heartburn. Turns out, it's not just your esophagus that will thank you when you cut back on your coffee consumption—your eyes might too. A new study, which was published in the June issue of…

Maintaining your mental health is no easy task. Everything from sleep to exercise to diet can play a role and sometimes it's hard to know exactly what to do in order to get to a point of feeling your best. Your diet could be mentally weighing you down, so making some simple changes could be a great place to start. We're not talking about switching up your whole diet, of course, because that can be tough. Instead, we were curious to find out if there's one food making our mental health worse. In order to do so, we consulted…

If the thought of cracking open an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day sounds irresistibly appealing, you may want to hit pause on the beer commercial running through your brain and tune into this PSA: Kicking the beer can (or bottle or draft) can have amazing health benefits. And you don't have to be in the habit of doing keg-stands to reap the rewards. Below, some of the potential side effects of easing up on the ale. Don't think you need to cut back? You might want to check out these 5 subtle signs you're drinking too much…

Though you may look forward to your weekly wine night or thirsty Thursday, alcohol consumption should be practiced in moderation as with any vice. Having too much booze isn't just problematic for our waistline, but it can also impact other areas of our bodies, including major organs, like our heart. If you ever notice questionable reactions after an evening of drinking, you may need to cut back. Here, a nutrition expert divulges the secret side effects drinking alcohol can have on your body—specifically your heart. Then, for…

Milk is often touted for bone health because of its calcium and vitamin D levels—which both play a role in bone growth—but a new study in the International Journal of Obesity suggests it could also be beneficial for your heart, as well. Researchers assessed genetic biomarkers for just 417,000 people and found that those who consumed milk regularly had a higher amount of body fat compared to non-drinkers, but they also tended to have lower cholesterol and reduced risk of heart disease. The study's lead researcher, Elina…

Foods that have a high glycemic index (GI) such as white bread, potatoes and white rice are much more likely to increase the risk of weight gain after weight loss, according to a study in Diabetes care. Glycemic index measures the rate at which blood sugar levels peak after a meal. The more dramatic the swing, the more it is associated with type 2 diabetes risk and weight gain overall. In the latest study, researchers looked at data from a global study of…

Cherries, grapes, white peaches. Bananas, apricots, cantaloupe. Watermelon, apples, pears. We could go on and on, but we'll get to the heart of it: Fruit is refreshing, delicious, and affordable. It's also really darn good for you and can help amp up your weight loss efforts—big time. To that end, we tapped dietitians to share all the amazing ways fruit can fill you up and slim you down. Read on, and for more on how to eat healthy, don't miss 15 Underrated Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work.…