It seems that every year a new fad diet is introduced which promises extremely successful results with only a minimal amount of effort and by cutting out only a specific group of foods. A new research report is making a claim that simply avoiding two foods, and concentrating on others, could help you lose weight. Earlier this week researchers from Harvard posted a summary of their research in the... 

According to findings in a new report, “Obesity in Canada,” populations in some portions of Saskatchewan and in Kings Country, P.E.I. have the highest rates of obesity in the country. The report looks at how societal and economic factors affect the rapidly increasing levels of obesity in Canada. Keewatin, Mamawetan and Athabasca areas of Saskatchewan had the highest obesity rates at nearly... 

There’s no doubt that actress Heidi Montag has been looking more trim and showing off a better body lately and that is, according to Montag, because she has been working out for fourteen hours a day. “The Hills” actress claims that she weighed her heaviest at 130 lbs. until just two months ago, caused primarily from eating fried chicken and other unhealthy foods. She’s shed... 

Weight loss is a bigger trend now mroe than ever. More people today are losing weight to stick to a regimen that will keep them looking younger and skinny. Is weight loss really that healthy? Consumer reports reveal the true nature behind weight loss. Consumer reports reveal that some people diet and strive to lose weight when in fact they are under weight. At what lengths are people willing to... 

A recently released British study showed that bribery was indeed effective when it came to weight loss. Participants in the study lost around 8.8 pounds and got $360. The study involved around 400 people who were offered money in exchange for losing weight. The results showed that half of the participants lost at least 5 percent of their weight. People who took part in the study received weight loss... 

No one likes to pack on extra weight but it can be very difficult to stay in shape when you lose track of the number of calories you ingest. This is why the new online calorie counting apps for an Apple iPhone are such a great help. These apps ensure you are always able to keep track of how many calories you are eating which, in turn, allows you to slow down or stopping your eating and avoid gaining... 

The “New York Times” has put out another controversial article. The cover story is suggesting that sugar is toxic and the author(s) put it into the same category as cigarettes and alcohol. Health researchers have known for along time that sugar and obesity are linked, but the authors of this study suggest that sugar can do far more than just thicken waistlines. Many organizations, such... 

We have all heard the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” many times throughout our lives. Apples have long been a fruit synonymous with good health because of its antioxidant benefits. But now, a new study done by scientists at Florida State University, hails yet another important health booster that can be attributed to apple consumption. The study, which was demonstrated... 

The 17 Day Diet, as created by Dr. Mike Moreno and seen on Dr. Phil, is just another quick fad diet that has everyone jumping on board. The idea is that you eat no starch vegetables and unlimited lean meat, two low sugar fruits and two fat free plain yogurts, green tea, oil, and 64 ounces of water every day. This diet is very low in fiber and calories, but not necessarily the best diet for everyone.... 

Eva Longoria just invented a new diet “divorce diet.” Since, Longoria spilt from NBA player Tony Parker she’s been working in the kitchen. Longoria has a new cookbook on the market called “Eva’s Kitchen.” The “Desperate Housewives” star made an appearance on “Good Morning America” and revealed some details about her new diet, which is referred...