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Is Ice Cream Really That Unhealthy?

Although its sugar and fat content might seem intimidating, the creamy dessert is better for you than you may assume.…

April 11, 2022

White saucer filled with vegetable soup that has various fruits and veggies encircling the plate

Some Tips for Switching to a Plant-Based Diet

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

The world of animal-product-free diets is extensive yet surprisingly easy (and beneficial) for those needing or desiring a dietary change.…

March 30, 2022

In article about DNA, hands working with test tubes

NJDiet Review: Are DNA Based Diet Plans Effective?

Daniel Reed

You may find that something customized for your particular genetic makeup will be a lot more useful.…

December 1, 2021

An illustration of scales, emphasizing the issue of fad diets

Post-Quarantine Fad Diets Might Be Popular, but They’re Not Sustainable

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

Although these methods promise rapid weight loss, they are oftentimes impossible to maintain in the long run.…

February 22, 2021

Why I No Longer Call Myself ‘Vegan’ Even Though I Still Eat Plant-Based

Audrey Martin, Boston University

After five years, I took a step back from the sometimes overly judgmental and strict community.…

June 30, 2020

plate of food in article about keto diet

How Many Carbs Are OK On A Keto Diet?

Daniel Reed

So, how many can you eat? The answer is not so cut and dry.…

June 8, 2020

health tracking illustration for Madison Feser's article by Amanda Morgan

Listen To Your Body, Not Your Fitbit — How ‘Health Tracking’ Is Hurting You

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Step trackers, calorie counters, weight calculations, BMI scores and other so-called health tracking trends are pushing people away from a healthy mind-body relationship and into a physically and psychologically damaging cult of obsession.…

December 22, 2019

Weight Watchers’ New ‘Kurbo’ App Might Increase Childhood Eating Disorders

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The global company has a new dieting app for kids, but it could create more problems than it solves.…

August 26, 2019

Easy Keto Diet Hacks for College Kids on a Budget

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Who says you need to go broke?…

June 22, 2019

Is This Ketogenic Diet Documentary Just Another Hoax?

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

In a society where certain body types are coveted — oftentimes dangerously — when will the media learn to stop manipulating its consumers?…

June 5, 2018

The 5 Key Pieces of Advice for the Beginner Vegan

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

Whether you're doing it for your body, the environment or for animal activism, here are a few simple tips to follow when beginning your vegan lifestyle.…

May 24, 2018