Diets

Portfolio Diet

Need to lower your cholesterol? The portfolio diet might be worth a try

Intermittent fasting three days a week outperforms traditional dieting in weight-loss study

intermittent fasting

What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains

Macros Nutrition Diet

Looking to lose weight or eat healthier in 2025? Try one of these diet plans

Weight Loss Diets

American men made strides toward better health in 2024, but there's bigger steps to take

Older Man Running

A Mediterranean diet and omega-3 fatty acids reduce acne, a new study shows

Acne Mediterranean Diet

The Planetary Health Diet reduces risk of early death and helps the environment; here's what it entails

planetary health diet

Intermittent fasting may be risky for your heart, new research suggests

Intermittent Fasting Heart Disease

Eating the Atlantic diet may reduce belly fat, lower cholesterol

Atlantic diet salmon

To avoid weight gain, eat a low-carb, plant-based diet, researchers say

Low-carb Diet Weight

To show the benefits of eating vegan, scientists gave twins different diets

Vegan twin study

Limiting sodium intake may work as well as some hypertension drugs; here's how to cut back on salt

Reducing sodium in diets

Struggling to stick to a vegetarian diet? Blame your genes

Vegetarian Diet Genes

Why do dieters so often regain weight? Drexel, Penn researchers join national study to find better answers

Diet Weight Gain

Intermittent fasting can be as effective for weight loss as counting calories, study finds

Intermittent Fasting Study

Plant-based meats often lack essential nutrients, and can be high in sugar, study finds

Plant Based Meats

Can't stop eating junk food? The brain can be trained to prefer healthier options

Healthy Meal Vegan

Want to live longer? Eating a plant-heavy diet is a proven method

Healthy Eating Life Expectancy

Intermittent fasting is popular, but eating a few small meals may be a more effective weight loss plan

Intermittent Fasting AHA study

Looking to lose weight but don't want to feel hungry? Try the volumetrics diet

Volumetrics diet

The MIND diet reduces the risk of Alzheimer's and memory loss

MIND diet

The Paleo diet may help people lose weight, but its long-term effects are unclear

Paleo diet

Seeking to eat less meat without going full vegetarian? Become a Flexitarian

Flexitarian diet

Trying to eat more heart-healthy foods? Switch to the Mediterranean diet

Mediterranean diet

Eating a 'green' Mediterranean diet is even healthier than the traditional version, research suggests

'green" Mediterranean diet

Intermittent fasting linked to eating disorder behaviors, research shows

Intermittent Fasting

Eating an earlier dinner can do wonders for your health, research shows

Time-restricted eating

Set point theory may help explain why weight loss often plateaus

Set Point Theory

High-protein diets can help people make healthier food choices, research shows

High-protein diets

Mindful eating can help people adopt healthier habits; here's how it works

Mindful eating

A vegetarian diet can be safe for children, but it must be properly planned

Children vegetarian diet

The Nordic diet provides health benefits even when people don't lose weight

Nordic diet

Sugar detox? Cutting carbs? A doctor explains why you should keep fruit on the menu

Fruit Nutrients

Mediterranean diet named most nutritious, easiest to follow in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News Best Diets for 2022

A plant-based diet offers flexibility while providing a slew of health benefits

Plant Based Diets

Thinking of trying intermittent fasting? Make sure it's the right diet for you

Intermittent fasting benefits

Maximize nutrients by adding these cost-effective foods to your diet

Healthy Foods Chickpeas

The Mediterranean is the best diet for 2021, health experts say

Healthy Diets 2021

Eating dried fruit can improve the quality of your overall diet, new study finds

Dried fruit can boost overall health

Intermittent fasting, a popular weight loss method, may have a big downside

Intermittent fasting muscle loss

Coronavirus diets: What's behind the urge to eat like kids?

Coronavirus Diet

Debunking common diet myths: Going gluten-free often isn't a healthy choice

Diet Myths: Gluten-free

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