dieting

So you might think that carbs and weight loss are completely incompatible categories and that the two should never even be seen together in the same sentence.  What with all the no carb or low carb diets out there claiming to be the keys to fat loss success it is no wonder carbs have been taboo for many.  However, the truth of the matter is that not all carbs are created equal and som

While the grapefruit diet has often been disparaged and discredited by health practitioners and nutritionists, there is nevertheless evidence that eating grapefruits or drinking grapefruit juice regularly can help increase weight loss results.

Did you know that in long term studies comparing various diets, researchers have found that most of the time the diet in question is a lot less important that whether or not the participants stuck with it?  Longer term studies reveal a fairly even playing field when it comes to the range of different diets around, meaning that the best diet is actually the diet that you can stick to.

When it comes to losing weight most of us will take all the help we can get.  So finding out just which foods may help give you the extra edge is a worthy undertaking.  Keep reading to find out just which foods can seriously ramp up a sluggish metabolism and get you to your weight loss and fitness goals faster.

When it comes to losing weight, who doesn’t want faster more dramatic results?  Well, for most people who undertake a high protein, low carb diet, this is precisely what you get.  But just why is this the case?

Ok so perhaps you’ve really overdone it over the holiday season and are looking for a way to start the New Year with a new diet plan.  But just what are you going to chose?

When it comes to successful weight loss, planning ahead can be the key to success.  However, it is not only your weight loss goals and diet of choice that require some planning, but also your individual meals.

Well unless you've been living under a rock you've probably already heard about the Dukan diet.  The eminent French physician Dr. Pierre Dukan introduced this diet over ten years ago in France, but it is only more recently that it has gained popularity in North America.

When it comes to losing weight, most of us are aware of the fact that we need to curb our caloric intake in order to shed pounds.  And for the majority of people, this is certainly the case.  However, there are times when eating too little can in fact lead to slower weight loss.

While eating at home allows for the most control over your caloric intake and is therefore the best way to ensure steady weight loss, there are nevertheless times when eating out is inevitable.  Perhaps you are on a road trip or travelling and can’t access a kitchen to make your favourite diet meal.  Perhaps you are staying with family and they are all headed to the local drive-thru.&

A new diet emerging out of France has now taken center stage among health aficionados.  According to Dukan diet proponents, the Dukan diet will help combat a variety of current ills, including Diabetes, obesity and heart and cardiovascular diseases.

When trying to lose weight the last thing you want is to bite into a tasteless and boring meal.  Just because you are trying to slim down doesn’t have to mean that you have to sacrifice taste and flavour too.  Below are some great ideas for menu options that will help you stick to your diet and weight loss goals without forsaking all food enjoyment.

Usually, we start our diets with the best of intensions and can make it a certain amount of time resisting our worst temptations.  However, within a few hours, days, weeks or even months, most people eventually break down and head for their favourite worst food.  Given that this is the case, it might of course make sense to allow yourself a treat now and again in order to stave off a

Just because it is January and you’re getting started on your New Years diet resolutions, doesn’t mean you need to forgo good tasting foods.  After holiday indulgences sure we all need to tighten our belts but January doesn’t have to mean blah breakfasts and skimpy suppers.  Lunches too needn’t be a drag. 

The Perricone diet has become a very popular diet plan which is known for its anti-aging effects, particularly in terms of skin health. Altogether it’s a four week plan, but many people only do the first three days of the plan in order to get a quick boost to the look of their skin.

Most people include dairy products in their day to day diets and this can be a great way to get your calcium and sometimes protein intake too.  However, when it comes to dieting, you need to know which dairy products are best to avoid and which can actually help you lose weight.  Below is the low down on the best and worst dairy products for