Weight Management

When you hear the word “diet,” you might think of eating smaller portions, eating less often, or using willpower to avoid certain foods. But did you know that there are some foods that can actually help you lose excess weight — or maintain a healthy weight? In this article, you’ll discover the top 11 foods that can help you drop extra pounds and keep them off — deliciously.

Four years after the release of his New York Times bestseller, How Not to Die, NutritionFacts.org founder, Michael Greger, MD, brings us How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss. In this comprehensive work, Greger arms readers with a deep understanding of the science of weight loss, dispelling myriad myths and misconceptions along the way. The following excerpt examines artificial sweetener side effects and their impact.

You may have seen jars of kimchi at the grocery store and wondered whether to try it. Here’s everything you need to know about kimchi and its health benefits.

“Alcohol” describes thousands of varieties of some of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Here’s what you need to know about alcohol and how consuming it impacts your health.

Bananas are one of the most commonly eaten fruits in the world. But are bananas good for you? How do you know if they are ethically and sustainably produced? Here’s what you need to know about the benefits and downsides of eating bananas. Plus, some creative ways to incorporate them into your diet — and a bunch of awesome recipes, too.

Name a spice that’s equally at home in Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern food. If you said “cumin,” bingo! There’s a good chance that you’ll find ground or whole cumin seeds in your pantry right now, but do you know everything this spice has to offer?

What are grains, and are they good for you? Are there certain grains you should avoid? How can you incorporate grain alternatives into your diet, and why would you want to? This article answers these questions and more.

Resistance training can be a great way to build muscle at every age and stage of life. It can help to boost your metabolism, so you burn calories around the clock. It can support stronger bones and more resilient joints. And it can be fun, too! Here’s why resistance training can be so healthy, and how you can put it into action in your life.

We hear a lot about fermented foods and how healthy they are. But what health benefits do they actually offer? Do they pose any dangers? Which ones are best? And if you want to eat fermented foods, can you safely make your own?

Eating a plant-based diet is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body and the environment. And as plant-based diets increase in popularity and acceptance, more and more people are turning to them. Curious about starting (or optimizing) a plant-based diet? Discover what to eat and avoid on a plant-based diet, its benefits for your health and the environment, and ways to implement it into your life for optimal success.

Since 2009, enrollees in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) have been allowed to purchase fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Has the program worked? According to a new study, it has! And the results shed light on how we can uplift the health of children and reverse the onslaught of childhood obesity.

Ice cream isn’t exactly a health food, but are non-dairy ice creams any better for you? This article looks at the pros and cons of cows’ milk and vegan ice creams, answering the question of what the healthiest choice is when it comes to soft frozen desserts.