Move Over, Blueberries – There’s a New Super Fruit in Town

Avocados may seem to have taken over recently as the newest superfood fad. They will not, however, be fading from the nutrition list any time soon, so now's the time to familiarize yourself with them and reap the many benefits they have to offer.

Motivate Yourself with a Personal Weight Loss Mantra

Developing a personal weight loss mantra is an easy way to keep yourself motivated during the long process of losing weight. Learn why mantras work and how to develop one. Or adopt one of these 20 weight loss mantras as your own.

Don’t Let Disappointment Ruin Your Weight Loss Efforts

When it comes to weight loss, it is easy to feel disappointed in your progress. However, taking advantage of proven techniques that work for all can help you move from being disappointed in your weight loss to satisfied and proud of your accomplishments.

How Fermented Foods Could Help You Lose Weight

After some research, I came to realize fermented foods were not only good for me from a health perspective, but also had the potential to be an ally for people who want to lose weight.

Government Role in Obesity: Helpful or Hurtful?

Is the US government doing more harm than good when it comes to guiding the American people's nutrition practices, or is the government focusing on the wrong interventions and muddling the message?

Battling The Midnight Munchies

While it's long been suspected that late-night snacking could negatively affect our health, researchers have found in a new study that fasting at night is crucial for maintaining regular metabolism cycles.

Train Your Brain to Avoid ‘Portion Distortion’

The portion sizes we get at restaurants have changed dramatically since the 1970s, but our human metabolism has not.

8 Easy Ways To Fit Exercising Into Your Day

I've got seven kids ranging in age from 7 to 24. I am busy. But I don't let busy get in the way of eating healthy or exercising.

Diane Carbonell