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The hidden reason diets fail (and it's not willpower)

The hidden reason diets fail (and it's not willpower)

Oprah Winfrey's relationship with weight loss has played out in public for decades. She lost more than 60 pounds in 1988, only to gain it back. What followed was a familiar cycle: lose the weight, regain it, try again. Anyone who has attempted a diet knows the pattern.

Take the 7-11 fasting approach

Take the 7-11 fasting approach

Over the past few months, especially after deepening my yoga practice, I have naturally been gravitating to a two-meals-a-day approach (with little or no snacks and only a cup of milk tea/masala chai in between). I’m still perfecting this routine, and I think it makes

Your body isn't the problem, it's the system

Your body isn't the problem, it's the system

A century ago, only one person in thirty was obese. Today, it's one in three — and in the United States, nearly three-quarters of adults are overweight. Before you blame yourself, consider this: your body is doing exactly what nature designed it to do. The problem isn'

Consuming water-rich foods for daily hydration

Consuming water-rich foods for daily hydration

One simple and straightforward way to boost your daily fluid intake is to include water-rich foods in your diet. Fresh fruits like watermelon, oranges, and strawberries, and vegetables like cucumber, lettuce, and tomatoes, carry a lot of water along with fiber and helpful nutrients. Because that water is bound

where paleo meets vegan: the case for a plant-rich diet

where paleo meets vegan: the case for a plant-rich diet

“Every time you take a bite of food, consider that you are programming your biology for health or disease. When you eat healthy food, you are, in fact, eating medicine.” ― Mark Hyman, The Pegan Diet At first glance, paleo and vegan diets seem to sit at opposite ends of the

beyond calories: how to judge food by its true nutritional value

beyond calories: how to judge food by its true nutritional value

“Each ounce you consume is either a net positive or a net negative by the time it runs through your body. You don't get healthier by simply trying to eat better in general. You improve your health on a bite-by-bite basis.” ― Tom Rath, Eat Move Sleep

why you must embrace the right fats for weight loss

why you must embrace the right fats for weight loss

For decades, we’ve been told that fat is the enemy. The story goes back to the 1950s, when researcher Ancel Keys claimed that saturated fat was the main cause of heart disease. His work influenced government guidelines, food companies, and public opinion. But later investigations revealed that Keys had

do we really need vitamin supplements?

do we really need vitamin supplements?

Professional athletes often take vitamins to fill nutritional gaps and push their bodies to peak performance. But what about the rest of us—the weekend joggers, casual tennis players, or those who squeeze in the occasional gym session? Do we actually need to pop those colorful capsules? Many people are

what you eat has a major impact on your longevity

what you eat has a major impact on your longevity

“Scientific studies suggest that only about 25 percent of how long we live is dictated by genes, according to famous studies of Danish twins. The other 75 percent is determined by our lifestyles and the everyday choices we make.” ― Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones Across our diverse planet, every culture

silent signals: how your body warns you about nutrient deficiencies

silent signals: how your body warns you about nutrient deficiencies

Our bodies have a remarkable way of signaling when something is off balance. Subtle symptoms like brittle nails, twitching muscles, or easy bruising may seem minor, but they can be early indicators of nutrient deficiencies that, if left unaddressed, could lead to more serious health issues. Dr. Sethi, a leading