Here’s what you need to eliminate from your diet to lower your biological age: study

Here’s what you need to eliminate from your diet to lower your biological age: study

There’s no sugarcoating this news. We know too much sugar is bad for us — now, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) say that even when we eat healthfully, each gram of added sugar ages our cells. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends limiting added sugar to 50 grams a … Read more

I’m a weight loss coach — you’ll stick to your diet with this simple trick

I’m a weight loss coach — you’ll stick to your diet with this simple trick

This easy weight loss trick is no sweat. Jenna Rizzo, a Georgia-based fitness coach who specializes in women’s weight loss, is offering a simple psychological tip to combat yo-yo dieting. “Take out a pen and paper, and I want you to start writing all the things you can add to your current diet: more protein, … Read more

My teen daughter wants to go on a diet — I don’t know what to say

My teen daughter wants to go on a diet — I don’t know what to say

A mom took to an online parenting forum to ask the internet whether or not she should let her teenage daughter go on a diet. The anonymous mom, 44, said that her 15-year-old, Marie, who plays multiple sports, had “been complaining about her weight” and asked her mom if she could go on an extremely … Read more

Josh Hart struggles to pronounce Knicks’ first-round pick Pacome Dadiet’s name: ‘I’m on Da Diet’

Josh Hart struggles to pronounce Knicks’ first-round pick Pacome Dadiet’s name: ‘I’m on Da Diet’

Josh Hart hasn’t quite yet gotten acclimated with the Knicks’ latest first-round pick. On the “Roommates Show” podcast that he co-hosts with Jalen Brunson and Matt Hillman, Hart was talking about the NBA Draft and he struggled to pronounce Pacome Dadiet’s name. “With the 25th pick, we got Paco-me Da-deet? Da-diet? Da-diet,” Hart said. Josh … Read more

Mediterranean diet helps cancer survivors live longer, groundbreaking new study uncovers

Mediterranean diet helps cancer survivors live longer, groundbreaking new study uncovers

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but the Mediterranean diet may also do the exact same thing. A groundbreaking 13-year study has uncovered that the diet — heavy on fish, olive oil, and vegetables, — can help cancer survivors live longer. Survivors who started to follow the diet at the conclusion of their … Read more

Should you let your teen diet? Mom’s decision about daughter sparks debate: ‘Red flag’

Should you let your teen diet? Mom’s decision about daughter sparks debate: ‘Red flag’

Diet culture seems to be just one more thing parents have to worry about when it comes to raising their kids. One mom took to Reddit to ask fellow parents whether or not she should allow her 15-year-old daughter to go on a restrictive diet — and was met with mixed answers. The anonymous parent, 44, … Read more

Caffeine fix: Do the ‘Coffee Diet’ and the ‘7-second coffee loophole’ really aid weight loss?

Caffeine fix: Do the ‘Coffee Diet’ and the ‘7-second coffee loophole’ really aid weight loss?

We love a quick fix and a new swath of coffee-inspired diets is making the rounds — or grounds, as it were — promising a lean life one cup at a time. Coffee has long been lauded as a powerful jolt for eliminating jiggle. A recent study from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health revealed that … Read more

‘Easy’ addition to your diet can help you live longer: new study

‘Easy’ addition to your diet can help you live longer: new study

Whole-y mackerel! Women who eat small fish whole — from the head to the bones — may face a lower risk of dying from cancer and other causes, a new study out of Japan finds. “Previous studies have revealed the protective effect of fish intake on health outcomes, including mortality risks. However, few studies have … Read more

Anti-aging guru Bryan Johnson claims he celebrates his birthday every 19 months at ‘personal best’ pace, spends $16 per day on diet

Anti-aging guru Bryan Johnson claims he celebrates his birthday every 19 months at ‘personal best’ pace, spends  per day on diet

Tech mogul and anti-aging architect Bryan Johnson claims that his strict regiment has led him to celebrate his birthday every 19 months after supposedly slowing down his internal clock. Johnson, 46, unveiled that he’s now hit his “personal best” in slowing down the aging process and is doing so at a rate of “0.64,” he … Read more

Weight loss surgery more effective than obesity drugs, diet changes: study

Weight loss surgery more effective than obesity drugs, diet changes: study

Sorry, Ozempic users. Bariatric surgery leads to more weight loss that’s longer-lasting compared to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and behavioral changes such as diet and exercise, new research finds. “Metabolic and bariatric surgery remains the most effective and durable treatment for severe obesity. Unfortunately, it also remains among the most underutilized,” said study co-author … Read more

Colorectal cancer is rising among young adults — could this diet be to blame?

Colorectal cancer is rising among young adults — could this diet be to blame?

Colorectal cancer in young adults is on the rise — now, scientists are examining how diets high in fat and low in fiber can spur changes in the digestive system that raise the risk for early-onset colorectal cancer. Ohio State University researchers say the “Western diet” can disrupt the delicate balance of bacteria in your … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here’s how to eat out without wrecking your diet

I’m a dietitian — here’s how to eat out without wrecking your diet

Nothing derails a diet like a night on the town. Glasses clink, appetizers are ordered and before you know it you’ve imbibed and eaten like a 17th-century noble with gout and a broken heart. Why is dining out so detrimental to dieting? Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian, diabetes specialist and founder of the Keys to Nutrition, … Read more

‘Greedy’ mom loses 126 pounds in 13 months with controversial diet

‘Greedy’ mom loses 126 pounds in 13 months with controversial diet

Following a “nightmare” Christmas in 2020, UK mom Verity Bambury vowed to sleigh future holidays by prioritizing her health. “With my sweet tooth, I couldn’t help but overindulge over the yuletide season. Surrounded by temptation, I went all out,” Bambury, 49, explained to SWNS. The former university lecturer dropped 126 pounds in 13 months with … Read more

I’m a doctor — here are 5 diet tips for a longer life

I’m a doctor — here are 5 diet tips for a longer life

Is stress about your diet eating away at you?  You can extend your lifespan by consuming a healthy diet, according to a doctor.  Dr. Florence Comite, an endocrinologist and founder of the New York-based Comite Center for Precision Medicine & Health told Business Insider her five diet tips for living a longer life.  Dr. Florence Comite … Read more

Mediterranean diet essential could help stave off dementia

Mediterranean diet essential could help stave off dementia

Having just seven grams of olive oil — a bit over half a tablespoon — per day can help stave off dementia, according to a new study.  Regularly consuming the salad dressing staple is associated with a 28% lower risk of dementia-related death than those who didn’t eat the oil, reported CNN. The study, which … Read more

93-year-old athlete reveals fitness, diet secrets: ‘I thought I’d go on until about 70’

93-year-old athlete reveals fitness, diet secrets: ‘I thought I’d go on until about 70’

John Starbrook can’t be stopped. The Brit known as “The Legend” has run 52 marathons and works out at the gym six days a week — at 93 years old. “The spin classes get me moving,” Starbrook told The Guardian on Sunday. “And then, about 4 p.m. or 5 p.m., I go back to work … Read more

This ‘healthy’ diet choice could ruin your sleep: doctor

This ‘healthy’ diet choice could ruin your sleep: doctor

If you’re feeling salty about your lack of sleep you may need more sodium in your diet.  Dr. James DiNicolantino, a cardiovascular research scientist, shared video on Instagram about why too little salt in your diet can make you toss and turn at night.  “People that were put on a low salt diet, because of … Read more

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy could spell trouble for the diet industry

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy could spell trouble for the diet industry

NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since college, Brad Jobling struggled with his weight, fluctuating between a low of 155 pounds when he was in his 30s to as high as 220. He spent a decade tracking calories on WeightWatchers, but the pounds he dropped always crept back onto his 5-foot-5-inch frame. A little over a … Read more

Could this diet actually help you live longer?

Could this diet actually help you live longer?

The secret to living a long and healthy life? Don’t eat that much. For years, longevity researchers have conducted studies that seem to show restricting calories might help people live longer. “We’ve known for nearly 100 years that calorie restriction can extend healthy life span in a variety of laboratory animals,” one researcher told CNN … Read more

Diet Coke or Coke Zero? Dietitian reveals which one is healthier

Diet Coke or Coke Zero? Dietitian reveals which one is healthier

Let’s get fizz-ical. A Toronto-based registered dietitian has evaluated the healthfulness of the no-calorie diet sodas Coke Zero and Diet Coke — and the results are soda-pressing for Coke fans. “Both contain aspartame, caffeine, natural flavors, and caramel colors, etc.,” Abbey Sharp began her peppy pop post Sunday on TikTok. “The key difference is that … Read more