- The Role of Fiber in Your Diet
When you're talking about diet, you usually hear that you need less of something. Less fat, less sugar, less cholesterol. But there is one thing that you need more of: fiber. - Overweight? There's More Than One Way To Take It Off
What does it take to lose weight? Put simply, it's to burn more calories than you take in. But, it really isn't as easy as it sounds. Let's take a look at some of the steps that you can take to start losing those pounds. - Helping Your Obese Child Lose Weight
There are a lot of stories in the news these days about children who are overweight. In fact, I have seen pictures of young children who weight as much as a full grown adult. - Follow the Basics of a Healthy Diet to Reduce Health Risks
Most Americans are aware of the fact that they should make changes in their diet will lower the risk of chronic disease. Scientists estimate that 40 percent of all cancer in men, and 60 percent in women, is related to their diet. - Calories and Carbohydrates in the Weight Loss Diet
Wouldn't it be great if someone invented a way for us to eat whatever we want and still maintain our perfect weight? Just fantasize about eating all of the potato chips, ice cream and pizza we could fit into our stomaches and not gain an ounce. - The Many Causes of Obesity
There is a big difference between being a bit overweight and being obese. Obesity is "an over-accumulation of fat that interferes with the function of our bodies." Obesity is defined as having excessive fat in body tissues. - Do You Really Have to Ban Dessert?
One of the first things that is always added to the "I can't have" list when starting a diet is dessert. Such things as cheesecake, chocolate, ice cream, cupcakes and cookies have been forbidden. - Fight Fat By Drinking Water
For years, doctors have been advising us to drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water every day.
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