Diets & Weight Loss

Reach your weight loss goal with our tips for slimming down and recipes featuring healthy ingredients. Plus, the real info on this month's trend diet.

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I Spent a Week at a Swanky Weight Loss Resort—Here’s What Went Down
Cooking Light - Jenny McCoy
I may or may not have napped every day. I recently spent five days and four nights at Hilton Head Health (aka H3), a South Carolina-based weight loss …
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Does the Nutritarian Diet Really Live Up to Its Hype?
Cooking Light - Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD
The Nutritarian Diet promises weight loss, increased life expectancy, and more, but is it healthy? Our dietitian finds out the truth. The Nutritarian …
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What Are Trans Fats—and Are They Hiding in My Food?
Cooking Light - Elizabeth Laseter
Here’s what you need to know about trans fats. Trans fats are undoubtedly the worst type of fat you can eat. Not all fats are bad, however, and health …
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How to Poach an Egg and Leave a Marriage
Cooking Light - Brandy Jensen
Don't chase the egg around the pot. It will only remind you of how often you run away from things. If I can poach an egg, maybe I won’t have to leave …
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The Troubling Link Between Belly Fat and Bone Health
Cooking Light - Hallie Levine
Here’s a quick guide to some of the factors that affect your frame. When it comes to protecting your body’s 206 bones, it’s never too early to start, …
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7 Foods That Can Fight Inflammation Right Now
Cooking Light - Alexandra Sifferlin
Keep these on your plate, to help your body stay healthy. The following story is excerpted from TIME’s special edition, 100 Most Healing Foods, which …
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13 Keto Snacks People Are Loving on Pinterest
Cooking Light - Blake Bakkila
These high-fat, low-carb, totally delicious bites will help you avoid that 3 p.m. energy crash. People can’t stop talking about the ketogenic diet, …
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Working Out? Here's Why You Should Swap That Sports Drink for a Banana
Cooking Light - Arielle Weg
It turns out their anti-inflammatory properties are a win for athletes. Say you've spent few hours running around under the hot sun during a soccer …
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Turns Out Gluten-Free Dieters Are Still Consuming a Lot of Gluten
Cooking Light - Zee Krstic
There's a really strong chance that even those with celiac disease are exposed to harmful amounts of gluten. New research released by the American …
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Want a Tasty Way to Eat Healthy? Learn to Cook Like a Californian
Cooking Light - Tim Cebula
Inspired by some of California's finest chefs, we offer up a bounty of dishes that—with minimum fuss—maximize the sweet, vibrant flavor and tender …
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7 Surprising Foods Nutritionists Wish You Would Never Eat Again
Cooking Light - Perri Ormont Blumberg
Number five was a surprise. There are the foods that nutrionists eat every day. Then there are the foods a nutrionist always keeps in the fridge. And …
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The Number One Thing You Need to Do to Lose Weight Forever, According to Experts
Cooking Light - Julie Upton, RD
No more yo-yo dieting! Want to lose a little—or a lot—of weight? Forget the get-slim-quick gimmicks and magic bullets and follow the advice of these …
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Kate Middleton’s Diet Is Actually Kind of Surprising
Cooking Light - Zee Krstic
The royal's go-to diet is one of our nutritionist's top diets of 2018. When you think of eating as a British royal, you might imagine dinner at …
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Why This New Protein Powder Is a Game Changer, According to a Nutritionist
Cooking Light - Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
Plus five ways to use it (beyond a smoothie). A new type of protein powder is about to hit the market, and it’s going to be a total game changer: A …
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This Diet Was Ranked Number 1 for Fast Weight Loss—and You May Not Have Heard of It
Cooking Light - Jaime Milan
The HMR Diet has been around for 30 years, so why is it resurging now? Earlier this week U.S. News & World Report released their rankings for 2018’s …
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These Are the Healthiest Meal Choices at 35 Popular Chain Restaurants
Cooking Light - Elizabeth Laseter
Don't let dining out ruin your diet. Learn the best and worst options from these popular restaurants to help you stay on track. Staying healthy while …
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The Ketogenic Diet Is the Latest Buzzy Weight-Loss Plan—Here’s What a Day of Eating Actually Looks Like
Cooking Light - Beth Lipton
A nutrition expert shares three keto recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's no question the ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is generating …
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The DASH Diet Is Great For Weight Loss, So Why Is No One Following It?
Cooking Light - Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD
Our dietitian busts 4 common misconceptions about the DASH diet—plus why you might want to consider it. The DASH diet often flies under the radar, …
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Is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet the Best for You?
Cooking Light - Sunny Sea Gold
And what exactly is inflammation, anyway? Tom Brady, Venus Williams, Penélope Cruz, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have something in common, aside …
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10 Reasons Your Belly Fat Isn't Going Away
Cooking Light - Camille Noe Pagan
Losing weight—especially around your midsection—is difficult. But here are a slew of research-proven ways to dump it for good. A little bit of belly …
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12 Foods You Need to Stop Buying—and 17 You Should Eat More
Cooking Light - Jenn Sinrich
The best and worst choices in every food group, according to registered dietitians. If you're eating a mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and …
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7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Eat Beets
Cooking Light - Selene Yeager
These ruby gems are a goldmine of health-boosting nutrients that you may not get anywhere else. After years of being relegated to the recesses of the …