Diet Research and Studies Directory

Medical Reference

• GMOs: Food for Thought

  Do foods from genetically engineered organisms belong in your belly? Find out the basic facts so you can make informed decisions about your health.

• Instinct Diet Plan Review: Stages, Foods, and More

  The Instinct Diet claims it teaches you how and what to eat to change your cravings. In this review, find out more.

• The Weigh Down Diet Review: Praying to Lose Weight?

  “The Weigh Down Diet” says it uses prayer to help with weight loss. Find out more about this diet plan.

• Brown Fat Revolution Diet Review

  Read about “The Brown Fat Revolution” to find out if this diet is for you.

Features

• Do Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women?

  The answer is not as simple as yes or no. Find out why.

• Diet vs. Exercise: The Truth About Weight Loss

  Which is more effective at shedding pounds? You may be surprised.

• Vitamins: Separating Fact From Fiction

  We all know that vitamins and minerals are essential to good health -- it says so right there on the cereal box.

• How to Stick With Your New Heart-Healthy Diet

  Learn how to stick with big, heart-healthy diet changes.

Video

• What Counts More, Diet or Exercise?

  An expert talks about what’s more important in weight loss: diet or exercise.

• The Skinny on What Can Make You Fat

  An expert explains high fructose corn syrup and its effects on weight gain.

• Food Additives Effects on Kids

  Health officials urge families to limit the amount of processed foods.

• Life After Extreme Weight Loss

  Massive weight loss can reverse disease and save lives, but it does come with some costs.

Slideshows & Images

• Slideshow: Bad Foods that Help You Lose Weight

  See which tempting foods can actually help you lose weight and keep it off.

• Slideshow: 24 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting

  Surprising weight loss tips can help you slim down without starving or following a complicated diet. Photos show each strategy at a glance.

• Slideshow: 10 Ways to Control Your Eating

  Do you have control of your eating? Find out how a few simple tweaks can make healthy eating a whole lot easier.

• Slideshow: Food Cravings That Wreck Your Diet

  Dreaming of something creamy or crunchy, sweet or salty? Food cravings are a risk to your waistline. Check out our slideshow for better choices.

Quizzes

• Quiz: Best & Worst Foods for Belly Fat

  Do you know which foods are best and worst for belly fat? Test your knowledge with this quiz, and learn how to eat for a slimmer waistline.

• Fat Facts Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

  Test your diet IQ with this quiz about different types of fat and fats.

• Quiz: Test Your Nutrition IQ

  Take this quiz to find out how much you know about dietary guidelines.

• Sugars & Sweeteners Quiz: Test Your Sugar Smarts

  Test your sugar IQ to see how much you know about the different types of sugar and sweeteners.

Expert Commentary

• 7 Ways to Get Your Diet off to a Good Start

  Beginning a diet to lose weight and improve health is a worthy goal, but it can be a bit overwhelming. There are bound to be challenges whenever you start something new, especially when it involves something you do several times each day -- like eating and drinking.

• Slow Down, You Eat Too Fast

  Eat less and enjoy it more with mindful eating

• Diet Myth or Truth: Chewing Gum for Weight Loss

  Can chewing gum really help you cut calories and lose weight? WebMD gives you the facts on chewing gum and weight loss.

• 50 Ways to Lose Your Love Handles

  Weight loss really can be as simple as shaving 100 calories per day.

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