diets

A group of people working on computers, seeking guidance from a Shaolin monk on how to stay calm

I'm a monk who meditates for a living �� here's how to stay sane during Mercury in retrograde

August 8, 2024 | 5:17pm

Protect your peace, folks.

Tameika Gentles, who describes herself as a holistic weight loss coach, says she only eats one "fun" meal a week, avoids mindless snacking and limits her sugar and alcohol intake.

I'm a weight loss coach — here's how I lost 100 pounds and kept it off

August 6, 2024 | 8:13am

Tameika Gentles is keeping it 100 by revealing the sacrifices she made to drop 100 pounds — and keep it off for 17 years.

How a keto diet can harm your health: 'May not suit everyone'

August 5, 2024 | 12:00pm

The low-carb, high-fat eating plan is popular among athletes, bodybuilders and some celebrities.

Dr. Nick Pappas, a hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing his three favorite snacks to reduce joint inflammation — blueberries in the morning, walnuts at lunch and dark chocolate at night.

I'm a surgeon — these are my 3 favorite snacks for joint inflammation

August 1, 2024 | 12:48pm

Call it a joints effort.

At his highest weight and lowest point, Nicolas Garratt was 400 pounds and just 15 years old. Having shed half his weight in four years, Garratt is sharing the secrets to his success.

I lost 200 pounds in 4 years — these are the 4 secrets to my success

July 29, 2024 | 1:35pm

At his highest weight and lowest point, Nicolas Garratt was 400 pounds and just 15 years old.

We know too much sugar is bad for us — now, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco say that even when we eat healthfully, each gram of added sugar ages our cells.

Here's what you need to eliminate from your diet to lower your biological age: study

July 29, 2024 | 11:00am

Biological age reflects the age of our cells and tissues. It's influenced by genetics and lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise.

Weight loss coach Jenna Rizzo is offering a simple psychological tip to combat yo-yo dieting: make a list of all the things you can add to your diet instead of subtract.

I'm a weight loss coach — you'll stick to your diet with this simple trick

July 26, 2024 | 1:33pm

This easy weight loss tip is no sweat.

As our bodies age, our bones break down, raising our risk of osteoporosis. Experts point to a set of nutrients — such as calcium and vitamin D — that can keep the skeleton strong.

I'm a nutrition expert — 3 things you should eat to keep bones strong

July 23, 2024 | 1:40pm

Osteoporosis makes our skeletal scaffolding brittle and increases the likelihood of fractures.

Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine shares her tips for curbing junk food cravings.

I'm a dietitian — here are 3 easy ways to curb your junk food cravings

July 22, 2024 | 1:00pm

UK registered dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine wrote the new book "How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed: Your 4-week Plan for Life-Changing Healthier Eating Habits."

Hand surgeon Nick Pappas says he tries to do resistance training five times a week, eat an anti-inflammatory diet, sleep seven to eight hours a night and use an air purifier in his bedroom.

I'm a doctor — here are four things I do every day to stay healthy

July 19, 2024 | 9:57am

Dr. Nick Pappas is offering a helping hand.

Woman pouring healthy smoothie in glass from grinder jar on kitchen counter. Female preparing fresh fruit smoothie in her kitchen with pineapple on the counter.

I'm a dietitian — here's what you should be eating before your workout

July 17, 2024 | 12:52pm

"Nutrients provide the tools to rebuild, repair and reload muscles, and they also are vital to keep many systems … functioning for peak performance," said Rikki Keen, senior sports dietitian...

Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing 13 things to do to reduce your risk of colon cancer. Colorectal cancer has been on the rise among young people.

I'm a cancer dietitian — here are 13 easy ways to lower your risk for colon cancer

July 11, 2024 | 10:46am

Lucky 13?

Swapping butter for a mix of olive oil and a high-quality plant oil is better for cholesterol and long-term heart health, according to blood analyses conducted by researchers in Sweden and Germany.

5 swaps for butter that can improve cholesterol, lower heart disease risks

July 11, 2024 | 5:00am

Start spreadin' the news.

A woman sitting at a table with a plate of food

My teen daughter wants to go on a diet -- I don't know what to say

July 9, 2024 | 8:21pm

A mom took to an online parenting forum to ask the internet whether or not she should let her teenage daughter go on a diet.

Prediabetes patients should try to delay the onset of diabetes by at least four years to significantly lower their risk of early death and complications such as heart attack or stroke, a new study finds.

At risk for diabetes? Here's how long you should delay progression to preserve long-term health

July 9, 2024 | 2:04pm

With prediabetes, a person's blood sugar is above average — but not high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

An innocent comment from his 3-year-old inspired 1 dad to start walking. He lost 160 lbs in a year https://www.instagram.com/jasonhenriques Jason Henriques clearly remembers what his 3-year-old son, Wyatt, said one day. âWe were sitting on the dining room floor playing and he said, âDaddy, when I get big like you, I want a big tummy like you,ââ Henriques tells TODAY.com. At the time, Henriques was a 37-year-old with obesity, and his weight and diet were affecting his health. His asthma was so bad he was hospitalized to treat it about once a year. He had allergies, herniated discs, torn ligaments in his knees and gastrointestinal problems like colitis, gastritis and gallbladder issues. And Wyattâs comment made him realize he needed to be a better role model for his children.

I lost 160 pounds in a year — thanks to a key piece of fitness equipment

July 8, 2024 | 10:28am

An innocent comment from his preschooler sent Jason Henriques on his weight loss journey.

Michael Hicks, a senior editor at Android Central, is sharing the tech tools that kept him on track as he lost 30 pounds — a smart scale, a smartwatch and a Google doc.

I lost 30 pounds in a year — these 3 things were key to my success

July 5, 2024 | 2:33pm

Michael Hicks found a way to Excel in his weight loss journey.

Brooke Burke shares fitness and wellness tips for women over 50: ‘No one prepared us’

July 5, 2024 | 1:39pm

"This stage of my life as a woman, Mother Nature is just dishing out challenge after challenge for us," the television personality said in a conversation about fitness and wellness.

The type of diet cancer patients maintain may impact long term survival rates, a new study shows.

Mediterranean diet helps cancer survivors live longer, groundbreaking new study uncovers

July 4, 2024 | 4:10pm

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but the Mediterranean diet may also do the exact same thing. A groundbreaking 13-year study has uncovered that the diet — heavy...

People who eat nutritiously in their 40s and beyond are 43% to 84% more likely to be in good physical and mental health at 70 compared to those who do not, new research finds.

8 top diets to follow at 40 for good physical, mental health at 70

July 2, 2024 | 11:00am

People who eat nutritiously in their 40s and beyond are 43% to 84% more likely to be in good physical and mental health at 70 compared to those who do...