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Children develop a natural preference for the foods they enjoy the most, so the challenge is to make healthy choices appealing. No matter how good…

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To help African Americans improve their health and eating habits, Oldways, a nonprofit food and nutrition education organization along with an advisory team of experts, recently unveiled The African Heritage Diet Pyramid.

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A new study indicates that genes may explain about fifty percent of weight gain that begins in middle age. Researchers studied sets of twins who served in the military during the Vietnam War. Some of the twins were identical and shared the same genes, and the others were non-identical twins.After twenty years of follow-up, the […]

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With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about eating healthy and getting in shape. One way to get on the right track is by organizing your kitchen, which will help you to save time, money and eat wisely. When you stock up on healthy foods and they are easy to find, […]

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Everyone has their theory on how to lose weight and be healthy.  We all have tried some sort of diet or made an attempt to test out a new way to living… right?  The debate of meat vs no meat will continue to grace the eyes and ears of many who are interested on what’s […]

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Tis the season for shedding those unwanted pounds we may have packed on during the winter months.  Instead of starving yourself and doing something to harm your body, why not do it the right way?  The Diet Channel expert , Dr. Kathleen Goodwin give us 10 tips on how to lose the weight and be […]

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Your favorite shampoo and conditioner can help you regain healthy hair but they don’t act alone. To give your hair a boost look at what you’re putting in your body. Similar to your skin and nails, your hair reaps the benefits of a better diet. 7 Foods Men Should Eat Weekly I witnessed this firsthand […]

Ever wonder what is the key to creamy soup without the cream? Fat-free milk and yogurt! Once you’ve mastered this recipe, mix it up with chicken breast or swap out the shrimp with another type of seafood. Prep Time: 20 min Start to Finish: 45 min Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 […]

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it’s smart to make healthy food choices. A balanced breakfast fuels you up and preps your mind and body for the day. Here are four common breakfast foods that you should try to avoid: 1) Carrot Cake Muffins: Don’t let the word “carrot” fool you! […]

Welcome to this week’s “Diaries of a Skinny Fat Girl.” Each week HelloBeautiful will go underneath the skinny jeans and loose fitting shirts of our readers to uncover their battles of the bulge. This week we’re hearing from “The Business Analyst who’s in a fight with the Food Devil.” Weekly Goals: Workout 3-4 times per […]

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Its January, a new year with a long list of resolutions.  Many of us (yes, me too!) have dropping a few pounds on our list of things to do.  If you’re a foodie like me, staying focused and on track may be one of the hardest challenges while on Project: Losing Weight.  Here are 5 […]

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It’s a new day, new year.  Have  you made out your list of goals for 2011? Is “losing weight” on your list?Â