Photo: Getty Images / Brett Stevens For the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet won best overall diet in the US News & World Report’s annual ranking, and there’s a reason why: research has linked the popular way of eating to a longer lifespan as well as a …
Read More »The Pros and Cons of a Raw Vegan Diet, According to a Nutritionist
One of the best meals I've had in my life was a raw vegan lasagna made from fresh vegetables layered with plant-based cheese prepared from ground nuts and herbs. This dish was nutrient-rich, satisfying, and loaded with flavor. But as a nutritionist, I think it's important to assess both the …
Read More »The Pros and Cons of a Raw Vegan Diet, According to a Nutritionist
One of the best meals I've had in my life was a raw vegan lasagna made from fresh vegetables layered with plant-based cheese prepared from ground nuts and herbs. This dish was nutrient-rich, satisfying, and loaded with flavor. But as a nutritionist, I think it's important to assess both the …
Read More »Why You Might Not Want to Try Dr. Oz's 21-Day Diet to Help You Lose Weight, According to a Nutritionist
A diet with the word "breakthrough" in the title sets up big expectations. As a result, I was a bit skeptical about Dr. Oz's 21-Day Weight Loss Breakthrough Diet. The free plan, available on the TV physician's website, lays out what to eat and what to avoid over a three-week …
Read More »4 Reasons Why Fad Diets Fail, According to Experts
What do you think of when you think of a fad diet? Many people probably think of old-school fads like eating nothing but grapefruit all day, drinking gallons of cabbage soup, or stocking up on meal-replacement shakes. But really, fad diets aren't all so gimmicky—and there's a chance you've probably …
Read More »Why You Might Not Want to Try Dr. Oz's 21-Day Diet to Help You Lose Weight, According to a Nutritionist
A diet with the word "breakthrough" in the title sets up big expectations. As a result, I was a bit skeptical about Dr. Oz's 21-Day Weight Loss Breakthrough Diet. The free plan, available on the TV physician's website, lays out what to eat and what to avoid over a three-week …
Read More »4 Reasons Why Fad Diets Fail, According to Experts
What do you think of when you think of a fad diet? Many people probably think of old-school fads like eating nothing but grapefruit all day, drinking gallons of cabbage soup, or stocking up on meal-replacement shakes. But really, fad diets aren't all so gimmicky—and there's a chance you've probably …
Read More »The F-Factor Diet Has Been a Favorite Among Celebs and Influencers for Weight Loss—But Is it Safe?
Earlier this summer, influencer Emily Gellis Lande set out to bring attention to the potential dangers of a certain diet, popular among influencers and celebrities alike: the F-Factor Diet. Gellis Lande, via her Instagram Stories, began sharing the complains from anonymous women, who had bad experiences on the F-Factor Diet, …
Read More »The F-Factor Diet Has Been a Favorite Among Celebs and Influencers for Weight Loss—But Is it Safe?
Earlier this summer, influencer Emily Gellis Lande set out to bring attention to the potential dangers of a certain diet, popular among influencers and celebrities alike: the F-Factor Diet. Gellis Lande, via her Instagram Stories, began sharing the complains from anonymous women, who had bad experiences on the F-Factor Diet, …
Read More »Reverse Dieting Is Supposed to Help You Go Off a Diet Without Gaining Weight Back, but Does It Work?
When I first heard of reverse dieting, I was confused by the terminology. My initial assumption was that it somehow implied weight loss by eating more rather than less. Instead, reverse dieting is all about how to add back calories after a diet ends. Here’s a summary of how this …
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