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How To: Eat Healthy Without Feeling Helpless

Illustration of a confused woman trying to differentiate between various diets and healthy eating

Fact checked by Jim Lacy With so much emphasis on healthy eating, it might feel overwhelming to know where to start. Conflicting advice online, including social media, adds to the confusion. Should you go low-fat and low-carb, or try the Mediterranean diet? Often, the struggle comes down to decision fatigue and not knowing what truly […]

What’s in a Diet?

Illustration of foods that represent the Mediterranean Diet

Fact checked by Derick Wilder Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to feel better — physically and mentally. But with so many diets claiming to be the best, choosing the right one can be confusing. The truth? The best diet is the one you can stick to and that helps you […]

The Benefits (and Drawbacks) of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting Plate and silverware as alarmclock

About two years ago, Michael Saraceno decided he wanted to lose weight. He was nearing 275 pounds and was planning to have knee surgery. To trim down before surgery, Saraceno decided to focus less on what he ate and to change when he ate instead. Saraceno, 26, of Westchester, has since lost about 80 pounds, […]