We all have that friend who follows the latest dieting crazes. Whether that craze is strictly eating grapefruits and popcorn for seven days straight, doing a juice cleanse, or simply restricting their calories to an obscene proportion in order to love five pounds for an upcoming event. While they may experience immediate results, crash dieting is not always the way to go when focusing on weight loss and thinking about the long-term effects.

The Mediterranean diet has repeatedly been named one of the healthiest and most effective diets out there. In fact, it is thought to prevent cardiovascular disease, lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer, and lead to a longer life. For those of us who wish to lead healthier lives, the Mediterranean diet is certainly a lifestyle change to consider.

There are many types of “nutritional philosophies” you can follow. But Mark Hyman, doctor and author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?, has tried most of these different types of diets and was left unsatisfied. So, Hyman decided he’d create his very own diet: the Pegan diet.

You want to give your baby every advantage in life and it all begins with the proper nutrients. You’ve probably heard a lot about probiotics for babies, but maybe you’re wondering if these microorganisms are essential or even safe for your little one. This article is intended to clear away the confusion and provide you with specific recommendations to help you on your parenting journey.

If you’re thinking about changing your diet to make it healthier, it’s extremely tempting to go carb-free. However, there are certain types of carbs that are necessary to our diet and can even help us lose weight and improve our overall health. This unique carbohydrate will definitely help to change your mind about carbs and prove that not all carbs are unhealthy.

As we are full force in swimsuit season, it’s hard not to notice how a lot of marketing and advertising focuses on new health foods and other tools to help make losing weight easy. Throughout history, doctors, trainers, and all sorts of other health care workers — professional and otherwise — have tried to come up with the one definitive diet that can help everyone shed pounds and sculpt their bodies into a lean and trim shape.