Fad diets yield temporary results

Bell bottoms, big hair and T-shirts that change color when you touch them. Just as fashion goes in and out of style, so do diets.

Dieting in older adults futile, may have adverse affects

Regardless of their diet, older adults are still at risk for obesity-related health concerns, as heart disease and hypertension, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, from Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, Pa.

Healthy eating for people on the go

Eating healthy doesn't have to be difficult. Local businesses make it easier to choose better eating habits, and interest in their life changing programs continues to grow.

Weight loss apps can benefit dieters

So, once again, you resolve to lose weight for the New Year. There's an app for that; or, rather, more apps.

Gluten free holiday foods enjoyable for everyone

As guests descend on your holiday party, are you prepared for the growing list of food allergies, dietary demands and menu requirements?

Raw food diets take the heat out of the kitchen

Peel away the processed foods and dietary supplements. Advocates say a key to mental clarity and a healthier life lies in going raw. And more stores and classes are catering to the raw foods clientele.

OFFBEAT: Move over Marie Osmond, priest praising Nutrisystem after 125- pound loss

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Portion control and planning can keep away those holiday pounds

With the abundance of rich, fatty foods available during the fall and winter months, it's important to have a strategy for continuing one's healthy eating plan, health experts say.

Forget the Fads: The best weight loss diet is the simplest one

With all the ads, the quick fixes, the high-protein/no-carb routines, the meds, the operations, the no-fat, low-fat, over-the counter claims, the high-profile testimonials, the health clubs, the prescription pads and the low-calorie starvation diets, what's a dieter to think . . . let alone do?