Dieting is big business. Americans spent more than $43 billion on weight loss products in 2004, according to American Dietetic Association. But too many people wind up wasting their hard-earned money on fad diets, unproven products and weight-loss gimmicks that just don’t work. Still, the fads keep coming — and coming back.
“The lure of quick [...]

Salads appeal to dieters for several reasons; they’re nutritious, they are simple to make, and they taste great. However, many dieters make common mistakes in preparing their salads, which makes them less nutritious. Many people make the mistake of adding fatty salad dressings, croutons, grated cheese, bacon bits, and other processed ingredients to their salads.  [...]

Soy protein has been proven to provide health benefits to humans. The protein can help in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, bone disease (osteoporosis), kidney disease, and several types of cancer, including breast cancer. Soy can also be used to aid the weight loss of many individuals. Incorporating soy into a diet can [...]

Americans are obsessed with weight loss.  Maybe it is because over half of the population can be considered overweight.  Maybe it is all the skinny and gorgeous celebrities we see on the TV.  Either way, it seems like every other commercial, radio spot, or magazine advertisements that are for some sort of diet program.  There [...]

It comes as no surprise that an increased intake of vegetables is good for you, but will it make you lose weight?  The idea is an enticing one, but with the way that a lot of people feel about vegetables, the idea of eating more and more of them is not the most appealing one.  [...]

It’s been estimated that 30-50 million Americans are lactose intolerant. Though a vast array of people struggle with this issue, there are certain populations that are more widely affected than others. For example, about 90 percent of Asian-Americans are lactose intolerant and about 75 percent of African-Americans are also lactose intolerant.
You’ve heard the phrase “lactose [...]

During pregnancy women are encouraged to put on an optimum amount of weight. After giving birth many new mothers struggle to shed the weight that they put on during their pregnancy and turn towards dieting. If you are breastfeeding your baby there are effective ways to diet without depriving your baby of essential nutrients or [...]

A food craving is more than just a preference for specific type of food. It is an intense desire for a type of food, which we will go to enormous lengths to satisfy. People assume that giving into these cravings will sabotage your weight loss attempts. However, caving into your cravings won’t necessarily ruin your [...]

Dieting can be an effective weight loss too if done correctly. However, often dieters become frustrated with their lack of results and give up on their attempts to lose weight. Here are twenty quick tips on how to diet and lose weight effectively.
First, do not participate in crash diets. When you skip meals or starve [...]

Dietitians have an important role in many peoples’ lives. A dietitian can help guide the daily diet as well as recommended a weight loss program for many individuals. Most people are unaware of how a dietitian can help them, and what they should expect when consulting a dietitian. Dietitians plan food and nutrition programs, and [...]