Many processed foods strip carbs of their natural fibers. Eating foods with an ideal total carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio can help with weight management and improve overall health.

Is restricting yourself to just one meal a day the secret to staying trim or is it just restrictive eating?

A review from the World Health Organization found that the treats filled with aspartame or saccharin don’t help with weight control.

WITH so much conflicting advice about which diet is the best for your health, it can be hard to know where to turn. But diet guru Dr Michael Mosley – creator of rapid weight loss programme Th…

In saying that, there are a number of potential downsides that need to be considered. Firstly, weight loss medication is expensive, with the costs reaching up to $600 a month for some prescriptions, making it an unaffordable option for many. Like all medications, there too may be side effects including constipation, nausea and pain around the injecting site. Long term there may also be an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer and pancreatitis, and for this reason such medications should always be combined with regular medical supervision.

Experts recommend steering clear.

We always hear the last five kilos are the hardest to lose when dieting. The number is made up, but the principle is correct – it’s called the weight-loss plateau.

Scientists find that gut microbes affect weight gain.

Losing weight can be a challenge, but following science-backed tips can make it easier to lose weight naturally. Learn our five top tips for losing weight.

In a mouse study published Thursday in the journal Science, researchers found that inflammation lingered in mice that had been fed a high-fat diet after the rodents shed the ounces.

Hi all, it’s Emma in New York. It's that time of year when we all whip out the scale. But before you stock up on rice cakes and give up pasta, there are a few things you might want to consider. Before we get to that...

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While weight loss maintenance can be hard, it's not impossible. In fact, it gets easier over time. Here are 14 simple ways to maintain your weight loss.

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Some nutrition experts believe each person's body has a predetermined weight range that it tries to maintain

All vegetables can be a part of a healthy diet. But some, based on their fiber and nutrient content, are better for weight loss than others.

Researchers found that subjects who underwent weight loss surgery also showed a sharp decrease in their likelihood of dying from cancer.

The key to a weight loss-friendly omelet is having a balance of protein and fiber. So, here are the best omelet combinations for weight loss.