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The Low-Cal Approach to Weight Loss Counting calories may seem old-fashioned today, given the proliferation of low-carb and high-protein diets.  However, a number of dieticians maintain that the low-calorie approach…

Healthy Dietary Advice from Across the Sea The popularity of the Mediterranean Diet began with a rather simple equation:  the people of Greece and Southern Italy tended to eat a…

Master Mind Over Matter Katie, a 33-year-old mother of two, has been on her share of diets over the years.  From Weight Watchers to the Zone to Sugar Busters, she…

Staying Motivated:  An Important Factor in Weight Loss If you are attempting to fight fat, it is simply not enough to begin an exercise program.  You must also be able…

Misconceptions Abound About Weight Loss A number of misconceptions persist about weight loss.  These are quite serious because they could affect not only an individual’s weight but also his or…

The Federal Government’s Take on Weight Loss You may be surprised by what the federal government has to say about weight loss.  The National Institutes of Health has some interesting…

Weight Loss is All in the Planning Beef Stroganoff with noodles…basil chicken with tomato sauce…tuna casserole…turkey with dumplings.    These might not sound like diet foods, but they are, according to…

Eat More and Lose Weight with the Ornish Diet In 1993, Dr. Dean Ornish came out with a book entitled Eat More, Weigh Less.  The primary focus of the book…

Pectin: A Key to Long-Term Weight Loss? You may never have heard of pectin, but you may have been eating it for a long time without knowing it.  Pectin is found…

The Raw Food Diet:  Will It Work for You? A relatively new food trend has appeared on the diet landscape.  It’s known as the raw food approach, and from California…