We all know how to lose weight - create a calorie deficit and exercise more. This means eating less, moving more, and choosing smaller portions and foods that are lower in calories. Simple right? Maybe it's simpler than you think. A group of researchers recently designed a study [...]
I read with interest the New York Times article: "In Dieting, Magic Isn't a Substitute for Science" as it posed the question "Is a calorie just a calorie?" This question has surfaced several times in recent discussions and papers this year. Last year, I reviewed a simple weight [...]
Nutrition is still a fairly young science, continually evolving. The question: "What is the healthiest diet?" can't truly be answered, but people do want to know: "What am I supposed to eat?" The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans offer basic guidelines for the population. I have adopted these [...]
When celebrities lose weight, or gain weight, it's news. Recently the buzz has been about how thin Miley Cyrus has become, linking her weight change to a gluten-free diet. I'm sure you've noticed, that over the past one to two years, grocery stores are setting aside special display [...]
Why Should You Just Say No to Diets? Simple Steps Work Funny. I was getting ready to write up this post, when I came across this: The Dr. Oz Ultimate Diet. Sigh. While Oz has some sensible advice from time to time, this "Diet" is not on the [...]
Weight Goals at Middle Age - Stay on Track As we get older, we try not to “sweat the small stuff”. January is a month when we are bombarded with weight loss advice and television ads showcasing fit bodies. Rather than pursue the perfect body, shift that focus [...]
A Weight Loss Message: You Don't Have to be Perfect A recent New York Times editorial by Tara Parker-Pope about her struggle with weight over her lifetime thus far, and her inability to maintain a weight loss, generated a lot of buzz in my nutrition and science circles [...]