Calories aren’t the only thing you should consider when making nutritious choices, dietitians say. Calorie-dense foods are often demonized in a world that is steeped in diet culture. Certainly, there ...

The common refrain is that in order to lose weight you must cut calories. Although this is true, as a dietitian I don’t always want people to focus on the calories in each food. Instead, I urge them ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. There’s some truth to the saying ”calories in, calories out” when talking about weight management. However, not all calories are ...

Don’t feel discouraged on your mission to gain weight. It’s common to feel nervous going into this because you’re probably ...

You know getting the right mix of macronutrients (that is, carbs, fat, and protein) can make or break your health and fitness goals, whether you're trying to lose weight or looking to bulk up your ...

If you eat fast food regularly you’re probably aware of how quick and easy it is to consume a whole bunch of calories in a short amount of time. A single meal at your typical fast food burger joint ...

Most people wouldn’t be able to fathom eating 10,000 calories in a single sitting, let alone stay in shape while doing so. But Katina DeJarnett has made a career out of eating five pounds of food at a ...

If you're on a calorie deficit and not losing weight, health coach Jill Brown has some advice. Jill Brown We’ve all been there. You’re eating less, moving more, yet the scale refuses to budge. In a ...

Fast-food is known for its convenience and addicting taste; it is certainly not known for its nutritional content. However, NBA star Ray Allen is seeking to change that. Alongside his wife, the ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently coauthored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...

It’s early in the morning, and Lulu Hunt Peters, MD, sits at her desk, puzzling over the manuscript she’s writing about a miraculous weight-loss method she learned about back in her medical school ...