The smart goal is to lose fat, not just weight. The question is, what fat? Is there really bad body fat that is different from good body fat? Absolutely, and here is what you should know about each one. Read more… »

This is the best advice that your federal government could come up with. Pathetic. Eat based on the Food Pyramid and you will look like a pyramid. The same goes for MyPyramid and ChooseMyPlate. Read more… »

Okay, I exaggerate about the scientific part. Nevertheless, I did do some experiments with butter, cream cheese, and Stevia and came up with a nearly zero carb vanilla frosting that is to die for. Or at least to spread on almond bread. It sure is fun coming up with new wheat belly recipes! Here are two versions of my newly discovered formula. Read more… »

Recent research shows that exercises to lose belly fat do not have to be as hard as you might think. The best exercise to lose weight takes half as much time as previously believed. Here is what the latest study says. Read more… »

Weight loss starts with brain health. Everything your body does depends on it. You might be surprised how good life can be, even in the face of major diseases, by following a few simple suggestions on how to eat right for your brain. Read more… »

Worried about how to lose weight in spite of repeated cycles of weight loss and regain? New research offers hope that a history of yo-yo dieting does not matter. Here are the results of a recent study. Read more… »

Knowing how to lose weight entails this neat little surprise – eat eggs for breakfast. Here is what recent studies show. The bonus is that eggs have no effect on cholesterol levels. Read more… »

The slow carb diet is a wonderfully simple and easy way to lose up to 20 pounds within 30 days. Knowing how to lose weight on this diet entails avoiding the most common mistakes. Read more… »

Success on the slow carb diet depends on an effective breakfast. Although making a good breakfast every day can be a hassle, here is a simple and quick recipe that is sure to warm the hearts of busy moms, non-cooking bachelors, and others who have to hurry in the morning. Read more… »

The slow carb diet shows how to lose weight effectively when certain foods are avoided. This is not a classic Atkins style low carb diet. It is a strategy for reducing the negative impact of carbs on weight loss, without restricting calories. Read more… »