healthy diet alternatives

Undeclared ingredients in weight-loss products that could pose serious health risks prompted the FDA to warn American consumers to avoid more than two dozen weight-loss products currently available in stores and online that don't require…

Once again, non-nutritive or "artificial" sweeteners are making the news. New evidence shows that negative biochemical changes occur in the body in response to these low-calorie sugar substitutes. 1 We already know that sugar has…

The growing concern and increasing number of studies on how to prevent or treat hair loss has pushed various companies to find solutions to these problems in the form of various chemicals, creams and procedures that bring little to no…

Many people who are forced to adapt to a gluten free diet often wonder the same thing that I am confused about gluten free foods, it seems like an impossible task extremely difficult to accomplish. If you have recently been advised by a…

Whole grains refers to grains composed of all of the original components that were present when it was grown in the field. Refined grains, on the other hand, have had some components removed to give them better texture and longer shelf…

I get asked sometimes by people if there's a way someone can replicate the Medifast diet themselves. I find that a lot of people who ask this question feel like it can save them some money. In my experience, not only is this not the case,…

At a time when Menu Foods' nationwide recall of dog food is causing at least 100 store brands and major dog food brands to be pulled from shelves, the topic of dog nutrition and canine health is flooding the news. Menu and other…

The main recommendations for a healthier diet are to promote good health through the consumption of wholesome, nutritious and whole foods. Good nutrition is easy to follow and doesn't require the purchase of books or special foods. A good…

I write a lot about my experiences with Medifast. Someone recently visited my blog and asked if it was possible to replicate Medifast yourself or find some kind of "do it yourself" alternative. I answer this question in the following…

If your child were responsible for your daily meals, you would only have desserts like cake, ice cream, and candy. But of course you won't let that happen! Instead, when asking for a sweet treat, opt for healthier alternatives - they…