Your plate size probably won’t change the way you eat.  A new study has debunked the diet myth that a eating off of a smaller plate will help you to consume fewer calories.  New research published in the Journal of … Continue reading →

This weekend, you may find yourself shopping for snacks for the Super Bowl or for the week ahead.  If you’re trying to find a few healthy options, you’ll want to avoid making one of these giant snack mistakes. … Read … Continue reading →

If you are a people-pleaser, a person who goes out of their way to make other people happy, you are at higher risk for overeating in social situations.  A new study conducted at Case Western University found that college students … Continue reading →

If you are looking for obesity help, your best bet may be to find a doctor with a healthy BMI.  A recent study published in the Journal of Obesity found that physicians with a normal BMI are not only more … Continue reading →

New research supports a brown fat theory that may provide scientists with a weight loss breakthrough.  In mice, brown fat is tissue that burns large amounts of fat and creates significant weight loss. Until recently, scientists didn’t know if adult … Continue reading →

America is fat.  Despite years of awareness campaigns, public service announcements and incessant ads for weight loss programs, obesity rates in the United States have remained at about 36 percent, according to a recent study published in the Journal of … Continue reading →

Do you crave fatty foods?  Your genes may be to blame.  A new study shows that people who have more of a gene, identified as CD36, are more sensitive to the taste of fat than people who have less of … Continue reading →

Paula Deen’s s diabetes diagnosis won’t change her cooking style. The Food Network star, known for her high fat, indulgent recipes, told the Today show’s Al Roker that she will continue to cook and eat her signature dishes in moderation.  … Continue reading →

One of the greatest predictors of adherence to an exercise program or diet is social support.  People who have weight loss support are more likely to stay motivated and stay accountable when the going gets tough.  But what do you … Continue reading →

A new report about drinking revealed surprising facts about the alcohol consumption habits of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six people binge drinks about four times per month.  On average these drinkers consume … Continue reading →