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Why You Need to Clean Your Gut, Now

Posted on May 8, 2013
The importance of a clean gut from Dr. Susan Blum

By Kristy Ojala
In her new book The Immune System Recovery Plan, Dr. Susan Blum, one of the most sought-after experts in the field of functional medicine, shares the four-step program she used to treat her own serious autoimmune condition and help countless patients reverse their symptoms, heal their immune systems, and prevent future illness. I wanted to find out more about how we can live better—and be nicer to our poor, poor guts.

Get Beach Ready with 10 Super Foods Essential to Weight Loss

Posted on May 1, 2013
10 superfoods for weight loss on The FastDiet by Michael Mosley

Counting calories is only part of the solution to shedding pounds. These ideal super foods will also help you feel full and encourage your body to burn more fat. From The FastDiet by Dr. Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer.

Eating Healthy at Restaurants: A Paleo Dieter’s Guide

Posted on April 26, 2013
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“Paleoistas” eat a balance of lean meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and raw nuts (like our ancestors). Here’s how to order a Paleo-friendly meal when dining out, whether you’re at a fine restaurant or a diner. From Paleoista: Gain Energy, Get Lean, and Feel Fabulous with the Diet You Were Born to Eat by Nell Stephenson.

9 Simple Ways to Be Healthy without Dieting

Posted on April 12, 2013
Gabrielle Reece author of My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper lounges by the pool

By Gabrielle Reece
Author of My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper

Like most other women in the first world, I’m aware of my weight. I also love food. And I’m not one of those people for whom kale chips are a genuine substitute for barbecue potato chips. Still, I like feeling better in my body more than I like pigging out. This has lead me to employ (most of the time) a set of attitudes that allow me to eat well without feeling like I’m depriving myself.

Stock Your Pantry with These Healthy Brands

Posted on March 26, 2013
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Be mindful about what goes in your body–not just to lose weight, but for better health. These pantry items, from brown rice to gluten-free bread to chicken stock, are a great start. From The Immune System Recovery Plan, by Susan Blum, M.D.

5 Ways to Speed up Your Metabolism

Posted on March 15, 2013
speeding up metabolism, 17 Day Plan to Stop Aging, Dr. Mike Moreno

Want to fire up your fat-burning machine? Burn calories and feel more energized with these expert strategies from Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Plan to Stop Aging.

Dr. Oz’s Black Bean Soup Recipe

Posted on March 11, 2013
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The whole family will enjoy this hearty, diet-friendly soup recipe from You(r) Teen: Losing Weight by Michael F. Roizen, MD and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.

12 Ways to Make The FastDiet Work for You

Posted on March 8, 2013
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Have you heard of the 5:2 diet so popular in England? If you’re interested in learning more about an intermittent fast weight loss plan, start here first. From prepping your food to finding a diet buddy, these fast-friendly tips from the diet’s creator will help you find the weight loss you desire. From The FastDiet by Dr. Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer.

How to Eat Starchy Foods While on a Diet (or Anytime)

Posted on February 28, 2013
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There’s no need to fear carbs, but eat them as part of a meal, not as snack foods. And reduce their “hyperglycemic toxicity” (high blood glucose levels, common in diabetics) by following these guidelines from Perfect Health Diet, by Paul Jaminet, Ph.D. and Shou-Ching Jaminet, Ph.D.following these guidelines from Perfect Health Diet by Paul Jaminet, Ph.D. and Shou-Ching Jaminet, Ph.D.

How to Succeed on The FastDiet Plan

Posted on February 21, 2013

A revolutionary new diet that’s a big hit in the U.K. is now coming to America. The plan? Eating normally five days a week (whatever you want!) and fasting for two nonconsecutive days (500-600 calories per day) is said to help you lose weight quickly and easily. Here’s how to get started on The FastDiet by Dr. Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer.

Dr. Oz’s Favorite Healthy Foods

Posted on February 13, 2013
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Make it easier on yourself to lose weight: Keep these pre-made foods ready for those times when you’d usually reach for a bag of chips. From You(r) Teen: Losing Weight by Michael F. Roizen, MD and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.

50-Plus Healthy, Low-Calorie Snacks

Posted on February 7, 2013
New Atkins for a New You Cookbook recipe for Roasted Garlic Hummus

A healthy eating plan is much easier to stick to when you set yourself up for success. Stock your kitchen with these items and stave off unhealthy binges, says Jennifer Joyce in her cookbook Skinny Meals in Heels: Prep-Ahead, Figure-Friendly Dishes for the Busy Home Chef.

Healthy Low-Carb Super Bowl Recipes Everyone (Yes, Everyone!) Will Love

Posted on January 31, 2013
Healthy Super Bowl recipes and snacks with low-carb tips from the Atkins Diet and New Atkins Cookbook are a good way to stay on your diet plan during a Superbowl party

It’s a time-honored tradition: It’s the Super Bowl, the biggest football game of the year, and it’s not complete without a carb-laden, free-for-all of food. Who can resist twice-baked potatoes, pizza, jumbo bags of chips, and decadent desserts? Fortunately, even if you’re on a low-carb diet like Atkins, there are plenty of options that will make this Sunday a feast to remember and enjoy without guilt. Even your friends and family who aren’t on diets will be asking for these recipes.

Why Go Paleo?

Posted on January 25, 2013
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With the popular Paleo Diet, you eat real food—plants and animals—like our hunter-gatherer ancestors did before the birth of man-made food products. No surprise that the Paleolithic era was one of the healthiest in human history, claim scientists Paul Jaminet, Ph.D. and Shou-Ching Jaminet, Ph.D. in their book, Perfect Health Diet.