Nutrition & Dieting Articles

For years low carbohydrate diets were the go to method for losing weight but they have also been considered dangerous due to a high fat content. But there are now many benefits to undertaking a high protein diet to help lose weight and tone up.

So you’re on a diet or you’re watching your weight, how about a few lunches that are low-cal and fun to eat? As a fitness trainer and nutritionist, this is one of the biggest complaints I hear – eating healthy is boring! Try these low-cal fun meals!

Life can creep right up on us. There is no time for anything, let alone cooking. Gail Kasper shares a few easy lunches using ingredients that most of us have in our refrigerator or in our kitchen cabinets.

Looks at the health benefits and dangers of wine drinking as they relate to health and also defines moderation

Food labeling is there to help us make the right decisions about the foods we eat. But it's so inaccurate that it's leading us astray. We're ending up eating more processed foods, and getting less healthy - and food labeling is partly to blame.

Unhealthy snacks surround us. Gail Kasper provides 4 tips to help you stay on track with your diet, eat the right foods, and enjoy them!

Did you ever thought that everything that you eat could have an effect on your genes? Well, it does. Epigenetic changes are subtle modifications in the gene expression, which are caused by nutrients. Read more about these changes and their effects.

A look at the history of chocolate and how it is contracted into the treats we eat. Looks at the potential health benefits of chocolate in its raw form and the potential dangers of excessive consumption. Also gives chocolate consumption rules for health.

Offers a guide to making healthy salads by describing some of the major salad ingredients including greens, other vegetables and toppings and dressings with recipes.

New research shows that a big breakfast with the right ratio of macro-nutrients may help to balance blood sugar levels and make it easier for diabetics to maintain healthy glucose levels.