Love the flavor of fruity beverages, but hate the high calorie count? Consider some of these smart swaps! Swap a grape soda at 160 calories for one of Glaceau Fruitwater ... Read More

Getting enough sleep may help you manage your waistline. Research from the University of Michigan shows you may eat about 6% less food if you replace one hour of ... Read More

A recent study showed restaurant meals contain at least 60% more calories than dishes prepared by the home cook. Portion control is a likely culprit. In a survey ... Read More

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Don't you love combining two treats into one, like, oh, eating ice cream and nuts at the same time? Typically, doing a "two-fer" like that spells diet disaster. Guess what? ... Read More

Studies show that Americans drink about 20 percent of their daily calories. If you've sworn off soda for fruit drinks, be sure to check the nutrition label. Some healthy-sounding drinks ... Read More

Did you know? Soy milk may help balance appetite-controlling hormones that lower body fat, according to research at the University of Illinois. However, soy products may not be ... Read More

One of the keys to achieving long-term weight loss success is to find ways to continue enjoying your favorite types of foods while you save calories. Whether you're snacking or ... Read More

So, you're ready to lose weight. You're probably asking: Should I Go on a Diet or Do it Myself? It takes some self-knowledge -- and usually a little trial ... Read More

Time for a hot beverage? Go for green tea the next time you put the kettle on. According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, drinking ... Read More

Summertime always meant a trip for picking strawberries when I was growing up. My mom always planned to make strawberry shortcake or strawberry pie, but for me, nothing was ... Read More

A study from Vanderbilt University shows you can burn up to 40 calories by genuinely laughing for 15 minutes. So pop in your favorite funny movie or sitcom on DVD ... Read More

Capsaicin, which is contained in chili peppers, may actually help to slightly raise your metabolism. Try adding red chile flakes to some of your favorite dishes; start slowly though ... Read More

If you're a pasta-lover like me, you're loathe to give it up "cold turkey," even to peel off a few pounds. I've always enjoyed pasta al dente (still firm to the ... Read More