Kim Becker, Aquinas College

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

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.

Daniel Reed

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

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

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

Audrey Martin, Boston University

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

Daniel Reed

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

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.

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.

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Who says you need to go broke?

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?

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.

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

The diet yields some incredible results, but at what cost?

Maya Halabi, UTSA

Dieting is overdone and overrated. Body acceptance and living life to become healthier and stronger are what’s hot right now.

Maya Halabi, UTSA

Macro-counting vs. intuitive eating: Which one will win in the battle for your diet?

Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

For instance, salad ceases to be a salad when bacon, ranch and cheese are added.

Daniel Reed

And no, you can’t ghost the Freshman 15 like you did to your summer fling.