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South Beach Diet

In Phase 2, you slowly reintroduce healthy carbs into your diet -- fruit, whole- grain bread, whole-grain rice, whole wheat pasta, and sweet potato...

Protein Shakes: Do You Need Them?

Protein shakes vary in protein content. 'If you're a body builder, you're going to shift to the drinks that have a bit more protein,' Antonio says....

Pork: is it Good for You?

Though you may have heard it called “the other white meat,” pork is considered red meat. A six-ounce pork chop has more than 100% of the recommende...

What is a Pescatarian?

Fish, like meat, is a good source of protein. The omega-3 acids in fatty fish like salmon and mackerel help lessen plaque that builds up in arterie...

Medical Causes of Obesity

Obesity is usually the result of overeating, but in a small percentage of people excess weight gain is a symptom of another disease.

What is Restrictive Surgery for Weight Loss?

Gastric banding surgery is no longer commonly performed because of its high failure rate. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding does not i...

Saturated Fats: what to Know Now

“When people reduce their saturated fat content, if they replace saturated fat with refined carbohydrates like white bread, bagels, and white rice,...

Liver: is it Good for You?

Most physicians recommend that people without vitamin deficiencies eat just one serving of liver each week to avoid these effects. Since liver is a...

Iron-Rich Foods

Spinach may not give you superhuman strength to fight off villains like Popeye's nemesis Bluto, but this leafy green and other foods containing iro...

Health Benefits of Potatoes

The fiber found in potatoes is a special type called “resistant starch,” which has the health benefits of both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber an...

Are There Health Benefits to Eating Organ Meat?

With the notable exceptions of tripe (intestines) and brains, most organ meats are good sources of numerous vitamins and minerals, including many o...

Health Benefits of Chicken

A food rich in protein, chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease. The tryptophan levels in chicken aren’t high ...