Nutrition

You might assume eating a grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice could do no harm. However, consumption of grapefruit may not be recommended.

You can beat your salt cravings with a little practice and some clever substitutions. If potato chips are always on your mind, try these foods instead.

Americans have a love affair with sweet, carbonated beverages, but these sodas we love — which are all basically just sugar water — are bad for us.

What does it mean to be in a calorie deficit, and how can you safely get there and lose weight in a healthy way? Here's what you should know.

If your weight loss has recently plateaued despite following a diet that seemed to work well for a time, you're not alone.

Iron is a mineral found in many foods, and there's a good chance you're not getting enough of it. These are the foods you should eat if you're low on iron.

The DASH diet boasts a whole host of health benefits. And in more ways than one, your body won't be the same after embarking on the eating plan.

Unfortunately if you run to the store, there's a good chance you're not going to find fresh chickpeas in the produce section. Are canned just as healthy?

Sipping hot water — plain, with a twist of lemon, or even as an herbal tea — can have some surprising benefits, from improved digestion to smoother skin.

If you've ever used vegan butter and margarine, you may have noticed that the two butter substitutes are fairly similar in color, consistency, and taste.

It's unlikely you've heard that the long green vegetable known as asparagus could improve your sex life. Here's how.

The cabbage soup diet is a restrictive eating plan that calls for cabbage soup to be eaten two to three times per day for a week.

Thinking about giving Nutrisystem a go? Just because it worked for Marie Osmond doesn't necessarily mean it'll work for you. Here's the truth behind the diet.

If you're on the keto diet in order to lose some weight, counting calories as well as carbohydrates, fat, and protein grams may still be important.

We all associate chocolate with Valentine's Day, but does chocolate really put you in the mood? Here's what science says about chocolate's effects.

Losing weight can be hard. But here's one weight-loss tactic that's not hard at all: chewing gum.

Khloe Kardashian has gone through many transformations over the years, but none quite so dramatic as her "revenge body." Here's a look her weight-loss diet.

Though convenient, protein bars can't provide you with the nutrients you get from whole foods. This is why you shouldn't replace your meal with a protein bar.

Bad starches fall into the category of what nutritionists call "empty calories." Think white bread and pasta, cookies, and pastries.

The foods you eat can have a significant effect on your weight. If you're attempting to slim down, you're going to want to avoid these foods in particular.

The choice between coffee and Red Bull comes down to ingredients, and their health consequences.

Research shows that the reasons behind 'boredom eating' are more complex than just badly-formed habits.

Have you ever wondered why you feel the overwhelming desire to eat while on a plane?

While nightshade vegetables can be full of vitamins and nutrients, there is this one risky side effect of eating nightshades that you want to avoid.

Chinese food is one of America's favorite types of cuisine, but many dishes are incredibly unhealthy. Here are some of the ones you'll want to avoid.

A new study has determined that consuming a high-protein meal before a workout can suppress hunger and fuel fat-oxidation.

If you drop something on the floor, is it really safe to eat it within the "five-second rule"?