Reviewed by Helen Kollias, PhD Basics | Advice | Foods | Exercises | Psychology | Supplements | Pregnancy Before we tell you how to lose belly fat, we’d like to say this: There’s nothing wrong with belly fat. In fact, in many cultures, it’s desirable to have some extra squish. Certainly, at various points in…
“I can’t stop thinking about food.” Ever felt that way? It’s normal to think about food a fair bit, and occasionally overeat. But what about when thoughts of food crowd out almost everything else? When you feel an anxiety that’s only relieved by eating? Or when it seems like you don’t have any control over…
Intermittent fasting works really well… for certain people… in certain situations. Some might even say it’s “life-changing.” But others? Not so much. And this seems especially true for women. Take my parents. For as long as I can remember, my dad’s eaten once a day. Once. In the morning, he gets up and drinks black…
What helps you chill out, feel more satisfied at meals, and sustainably lose fat? The practice of eating to about 80 percent full. Eating to 80 percent full means you stop eating when you’re just satisfied. Not still hungry, but not stuffed or even completely full. It’s about feeling content, with a little room left…
Every month, tens of thousands of people ask Google: “How much water should I drink?” And Google points them to stories that go something like this: “Most people are dehydrated—and they don’t know it.” They list headaches, constipation, bad breath, and other dehydration dangers. And they encourage you to guzzle water, lest you dry up…
Just over 20 years ago, Google was a garage startup, and no one had heard of “fat loss hacks.” But a lot can change in two decades. (We’ll spare you the screenshot of our search results.) One thing that hasn’t changed: Obesity is still on the rise.1 Prevalence of obesity and severe obesity in the…
Basics | Benefits | Risks | Coaching Advice | What to Eat | Diet Quiz In my experience, there are at least two types of vegans: Person #1: Their eyes twinkle, skin glows, and energy soars. They’re a walking, talking endorsement of 100 percent plant-based eating. Person #2: Tired and pale, they look as if…
The Basics | History | Carb Allowances | Benefits | Cons | How to Coach | Food List Many of us know at least one person—if not several—who swear by keto. We also know plenty who’ve said “it was awful.” Which makes it sound a lot like… ALL DIETS. So here’s the only question that matters:…
Forget willpower: Brain signals drive what, how, and when we eat. If you’re eating too much, here’s how to take back control. ++++ It’s no secret that obesity rates have been rising in the U.S. (and other industrialized nations) for the past 30 years. It’s also no secret that Americans eat more than they used to; by…
Over the last few months, I’ve been on a quest to master the art and science of cooking steak. Strike that. I’ve been on a quest to cook the perfect steak. In the process, I’ve culled together pages and pages of notes — from websites, cookbooks, interviews with chefs and my own personal experiences —…
