Diet

When it comes to diet, simple is best. Now research backs up this claim, according to new research reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Led by University of Massachusetts Medical School researcher Yunsheng Ma, people who mainly focused on eating at least 30 grams of fiber per day lost nearly as much weight as people who followed more complicated diets--such as the Mediterranean or Paleo diet. As for the reasons why, Ma says focusing more on adding in food…
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This diet, according to researchers, could lower your risk of a certain disease--by up to 55 percent. Now researchers say it's a diet all women should try. According to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health, women who ate a healthy diet--especially if they were considered a minority--lowered their risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 55 percent. A healthy diet, in this case, included eating fewer trans and saturated fats, cutting out processed foods, and…
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Losing weight is never easy, especially if you've battled obesity your entire life. But a new discovery from the University of Wyoming could make the battle easier--and it's as simple as visiting your grocery store's spice section. According to the findings, which were first reported at the Biophysical Society's 59th Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, researchers say mice that ate capsaicin, a compound found in chili peppers, prevented them from becoming obese, something researchers say could possibly help…
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Drinking more red wine to lose weight? It's a claim that sounds almost too good to be true. Believe it or not, it's reality now, according to a new study from Oregon State University. According to the study, a chemical found in red wine, called ellagic acid, helped slow down the growth of fat cells and prevented new ones from forming in mice, making them less likely to gain fat. Better yet, it also boosted the metabolism of fatty acids…
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If you're an older adult, listen up: This simple change could make you thin. According to a new study reported in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism, older adults who ate twice as much protein had higher muscle protein synthesis--something that helped them maintain more muscle. And more muscle means a higher metabolism. "Although there was no clear effect of the pattern of protein intake in our study, we observed a definitive effect of a higher amount of…
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Losing weight is undoubtedly a difficult task. Now research from Northwestern University reveals an easy way to increase your weight loss--by getting "social." According to their findings, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, people who were highly active on online weight management sites lost 8 percent more body weight than those who preferred to be "Internet loners." Now researchers say staying active online could be one of the best ways to keep weight loss high--though it won't…
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It's easy to vow to lose weight. Staying on track is a near impossible feat, however, according to dieters--and science. Recent research shows nearly 95 percent of people fail diets, with many more failing to keep any weight off. Now a kinesiologist from Kansas Sate University says there are three simple ways to stay on track. "One of the best determinants of achieving your goal is your motivation," says Emily Mailey, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at…
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So when it comes to dieting, does sex matter? According to a new report by U.S. News, it does--and the differences are huge. Elisabetta Politi, Duke University's nutrition director of the Diet & Fitness Center, reveals the reasons why in U.S. News' January report. "Their experience demonstrates just how much diets can affect people differently, regardless of gender," says Politi. "“I don’t sit down with a client so much thinking of the gender but from the conversation I have with…
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While many Americans, including seniors, battle excess weight, seniors face entirely different issues--such as diminishing muscle mass, changing nutritional needs, and a need for meals that improve brain health as well. A panel of health and nutrition experts from U.S. News debated this earlier this week, looking at which diets are the best for seniors. "People are living longer, so we’re seeing more of it in older adults," says Amy Campbell, a registered dietitian and diabetes educator. "As we get…
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It's a diet health experts claim is the best for losing weight. Now research proves it keeps your waistline trim--even when you're not counting calories or exercising. According to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, people who ate a vegetarian or vegan diet lost 7 pounds on average, even if they weren't physically active or watching their calories. That's something most diets can't promise. "The good news for such people is that…
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