EATING smaller meals more often does not help overweight people shed their kilos any faster, according to research that debunks a popular dieting myth. Dieticians have tested the commonly-held theory …
The fitness author recommends changing your lifestyle so that you exercise more and don't eat to comfort yourself. If he's good enough to be Oprah's personal trainer and food muse …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-People who snack on popcorn may consume more whole grains and less meat than their peers who don't, new research shows
The Duchess of York wants to return to the UK as a campaigner for healthy eating, after spending six months with a family on benefits for a documentary
HIGHER taxes should be applied to junk food and sugary soft drinks while fruit and vegetables should be subsidised, according to an Australian Medical Association (AMA) blueprint for fighting Australia's …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-While it can be hard for low-income families to afford fresh fruits and vegetables, disadvantaged Hispanic women tend to have healthier diets than their white and African-American …
If you tell somebody how many calories are in that bacon double cheeseburger he? s about to order, might he order the grilled chicken sandwich instead? New York City? s …
NEW YORK (Reuters)-New York City officials can require fast-food restaurants to post signs telling customers how many calories are in their meals, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday
WASHINGTON (Reuters)-Middle-aged men who ate seven or more eggs a week had a higher risk of earlier death, U.S.researchers reported on Wednesday
East Harlem is not only one of the poorest communities in North America, it has some of the highest rates of obesity and diabetes in the United States
Portion control products take the guesswork out of serving sizes. But whether they really prevent overeating depends on the individual. A portion is a portion is a portion--unless, that is …
Last September, Kate and Laura Mulleavy, the sibling designers of Rodarte, received a phone call from a Vogue editor who suggested that they see a trainer and go on a …
Ten books. Ten plans. But do any of them work? Our panel of experts weighs in. Guiding us through the diet-book swamplands are
I have suffered with acid reflux for several years. One night, when dealing with a bad session, I ate a banana. Within 30 minutes, I was able to go back …
Some other recent notables from the river of weight-loss tomes: * "The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets," by Kym Douglas and Cindy Pearlman, Plume, 2007: Fill up on celebrity-name …
Breadless, meatless, sweetless. Today's hottest offerings have an eating (or not) plan for everyone. We weigh in on whether they might work. HERE'S the latest diet advice, hot off the …
Michael Pollan wants a cappuccino made with cow's milk. But Live Organic Food Bar on Dupont St. near Spadina is vegan, so real milk, even organic, is out. "What's their …
Many people still do not manage to eat the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but they now have more than before, a survey suggests. The Food …
CELEBRITY EDGE: Reno has a column called "Raise the Bar" in the popular fitness magazine. CLAIM: "Eating clean" will "release the real you hiding under that extra weight." Or so …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-Men who want to avoid developing the benign but bothersome prostate enlargement that typically accompanies aging should cut their intake of fat and red meat, eat more …
There are calls for price surveillance at grocery stores, because of a survey which shows big differences in the cost of buying healthy food in New South Wales. The NSW …
LESS protein in a person's diet may mean a longer life but could mean fewer offspring, a Sydney university report reveals. Consuming less nutrients without causing malnutrition has long been …
"I don't cook. So I made my eat-in kitchen a fabulous walk-in closet," announces a young, attractive woman in the newest Citibank ad. It's part of a$ 93 million (U …
Some foods we think of as forbidden offer some surprising benefits--when enjoyed in moderation
ACCOMMODATIONS Denyse Balcavage is a vegan; her husband, John Gatti, is an omnivore
The use of no-or low-calorie artificial sweeteners in foods and beverages has more than doubled over the last 20 years, but so has the obesity rate
Researchers think the sweetener blunted lab rats'ability to burn off calories from their regular food portions. Casting doubt on the benefit of low-calorie sweeteners, research released Sunday reported that rats …
A study which showed that rats fed on artificial sweetener still put on weight has baffled researchers. Scientists from Purdue University in the US now believe that a sweet taste …
Yoghurts containing "friendly bacteria" are being used as part of a trial to cut the risk of patients developing superbugs at a Sussex hospital trust. Free pots of probiotic yoghurt …
I've heard that too much cinnamon can be harmful, but what is the acceptable limit? I eat two tablespoons on my cereal each morning. Some cinnamon (Chinese or cassia cinnamon) …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-Sugar-sweetened soft drinks and fructose are strongly tied to an increased risk of gout in men, according to a report in the February 1st Online First issue …
Giving babies nutritious food could significantly increase their earning power as adults, new research suggests. The findings, published in the British medical journal The Lancet, were based on a three-decade …
Sugary drinks have been blamed for a surge in cases of the painful joint disease gout. Men who consume two or more sugary soft drinks a day have an 85% …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-Some researchers are questioning whether national guidelines advising Americans to eat a low-fat diet have had the unintended consequence of feeding the current obesity epidemic
Parents are confused over the salt content of foods and the dangers of eating too much salt, research shows. Few of the 2, 000 polled by Consensus Action on Salt …
As a health writer, I? ve read hundreds of nutrition studies and countless books on diet and eating. And none of these has contained such useful advice as the cover …
They're convenient, but how do they taste? A panel of samplers rates them on flavor and texture. Wrapped like little stocking stuffers in colorful foil, protein bars beckon from the …
As a health writer, I? ve read hundreds of nutrition studies and countless books on diet and eating. And none of these has contained such useful advice as the cover …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-Having a nutrition coach actively coach families on how to make healthy changes in their diet appears to help parents and their children improve their nutritional intake …
Study: People who adopt four healthy lifestyle habits? not smoking, getting exercise, drinking alcohol moderately and eating five servings of fruit and vegetables a day? live an average of 14 …
One in three adults in the UK is now on a permanent diet, research suggests. A poll of 2, 000 people for supermarket giant Tesco found the over-55s were most …
LONDON (Reuters)-People who drink moderately, exercise, quit smoking and eat five servings of fruit and vegetables each day live on average 14 years longer than people who adopt none of …
Taking exercise, drinking moderately, eating sufficient fruit and vegetables and not smoking can add as much as 14 years to your life, a study has found. Research involving 20, 000 …
CHICAGO (Reuters)-Dieting has fallen out of favor while eating healthier is in, a consumer marketing research firm that tracks what Americans consume said on Friday
GRAPEFRUIT, cabbage soup and maple syrup have had their moments. Now a new weight-loss ingredient is all the rage: Rage
THE price of fruit and vegetables is climbing faster than inflation, while junk food is getting cheaper, a new study suggest. Using retail prices at major supermarket chains in Seattle …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-The price of fruits and vegetables is climbing faster than inflation, while junk food is actually becoming cheaper, the findings of a new study suggest
TheStar. com| living| The ball drops on a New Year and a new diet in Times Square
A Special K Challenge and a campaign for Weight Watchers will appear at a crucial moment on billboards in Times Square
Publishers assume, correctly, that the shock of the scale after nearly six weeks of overindulging on food and drink will prompt the purchase of one or more books on dieting …
Adopting a detox diet-often popular in January-is a waste of time and money, a leading scientist has said. Dr Andrew Wadge, of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), said regimes purporting …
Geared to busy women, each of these meals can either be homemade or whipped together from take-out or pre-packaged foods
The erstwhile fitness guru known for her infomercials is back from a self-imposed exile to spread her word on the Internet. THE fitness and weight-loss industry has been without one …
If they managed to survive plague and pestilence, medieval humans may have enjoyed healthier lifestyles than their descendants today, it has been claimed. Their low-fat, vegetable-rich diet-washed down by weak …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-While folic acid consumption by women of childbearing age in the U.S.increased substantially after the fortification of enriched-grain foods was mandated in 1998, it has since dropped …
That? s what University of Washington researchers found when they compared the prices of 370 foods sold at supermarkets in the Seattle area. Calorie for calorie, junk foods not only …
EATING the Mediterranean way could help you live longer, according to the first study to look at how the dietary pattern relates to mortality in a US population. Men whose …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-Eating the Mediterranean way could help you live longer, according to the first study to look at how the dietary pattern relates to mortality in a US …
An 18-month-old boy has suffered serious injuries after being kicked in the head by a horse. The incident happened on a rural property at Oakford just before 6. 30pm last …
A couple plates of food, a few glasses of wine and an hour of Detroit versus whoever is hardly a recipe for brilliance. Sitting on the couch in a semi-coma …
Asian women in Central Scotland are being warned to review their diets over concerns about fat and salt consumption. A campaign involving women from Stirling's Islamic Centre is being run …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-Creating personalized diets, based on an individual's genetic makeup, helps overweight individuals lose weight and keep it off, the results of a new study suggest
A retailer tried to distance itself from the Topps Meat scare over the summer that resulted in nearly 22 million pounds of beef being recalled
I was hoping to slow the ban-trans-fat cascade by wondering if it would lead to bans of sugar and high-fructose corn syrup? but some readers liked the idea of outlawing …
Eating a meal rich in compounds called flavonoids reduces some early signs of heart disease, research shows. An Institute of Food Research team focused on one of the compounds, quercetin …
I was hoping to slow the ban-trans-fat cascade by wondering if it would lead to bans of sugar and high-fructose corn syrup? but some readers liked the idea of outlawing …
Most people who know me well know that I love ice cream. It has been my favorite comfort food since early childhood, when the Good Humor truck came around daily …
An international network of consumer groups has named several companies, including Coca-Cola, Kellogg's and Mattel, as the worst brands when it comes to abusing consumer rights around the world. The …
TORONTO, Oct 11 (Reuters) Some diet experts say that eating a bowl of soup before a meal can help keep the calories down, but the latest prize winner believes appetite …
Gary Taubes caused a stir five years ago, advocating a high-fat, low-carb diet. He's got a new book out, and he hasn't changed his mind. Science journalist Gary Taubes thinks …
TORONTO, Oct 11 (Reuters) Some diet experts say that eating a bowl of soup before a meal can help keep the calories down, but the latest prize winner believes appetite …
Canada's iconic food guide, a familiar fixture in schools and doctor's offices across the country, is now available online in 10 languages other than English or French. Launched this week …
Move over Facebook. Some health-care Web sites for the overweight are movinto the social-networking scene, the WSJ reports. Health and nutrition sites like Calorie-Count (owned by the New York Times) …
And no wonder. Average calorie consumption dropped more than a third, to 1, 863 calories a day in 2002 from 2, 899 in 1989. Cubans also exercised more, giving up …
A nutritional program that singles out healthier foods using a star-rating system is proving a hit with customers, who have given a thumbs-up to the simple strategy. The program was …
A diet rich in potatoes, white bread and white rice may be contributing to a "silent epidemic" of a dangerous liver condition. "High-glycaemic" foods-rapidly digested by the body-could be causing …
Many Britons are unaware how to follow a healthy, balanced diet, the official food watchdog has said. A survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) suggests widespread ignorance about how …
'No Broccoli!': Kids'Food Fear May Be Built In Researchers in Britain have provided an explanation for why some children hate to try new foods--it's in the genes. In a large …
Top 4 components: Whole-wheat multigrain crust, tomatoes, green pepper, mushrooms and chicken toppings, "easy on the cheese." Nutritional breakdown??? 1 slice of a large, 10-slice pizza: 170 calories, 24 g …
Baby Boomer John Travolta, 53, from left, dancing in Saturday Night Fever and at a N.Y.Mets game last month
The beverage industry, which voluntarily agreed last year to limit sales of sugary drinks in schools, has expanded its list of drinks that may be sold in high-school vending machines …