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Hydroxycut

The key ingredient in most Hydroxycut products is Robusta coffee extract ( C. The Hydroxycut website refers to two small studies.

Truth About Weight-Loss Pills

Personal trainer Todd Person, owner of Metabolic Project, a personal training facility in Los Angeles, says that when used in combination with diet...

Risks of Belly Fat -- and How to Beat Them

This visceral fat in your middle makes toxins that affect the way your body works, says Samuel Dagogo- Jack, MD, president of the American Diabetes...

Beware Untested Diet Pills

But online marketers sell it as a weight-loss drug and performance enhancer. In that regard, usnic acid is not unlike ephedra, another weight-loss ...

Apple Cider Vinegar

There’s a lot of acid in it, so drinking vinegar straight isn’t recommended. Vinegar has been used as a remedy for centuries. In recent years, peop...

Alli: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re overweight, and dieting and exercise haven't worked for you, talk to your doctor about a weight management program that involves medicati...

Macrobiotic Diet

You're discouraged from eating dairy, eggs, poultry, processed foods, refined sugars, and meats, along with tropical fruits, fruit juice, and certa...

Living Low-Carb

Cookbook editor and writer Fran McCullough struggled for many years to lose weight, and she's shared her solution: a low-carb diet. Vegetarians and...

Lemonade Diet/Master Cleanse

For lasting change, you're better off eating a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins like fish, skinle...

Hummus: The Healthy Dip

Hummus, that creamy dip that hails from the Middle East, has a reputation as a clean, healthy food. Of course, lots of things affect your health --...

Food Swaps to Help You Eat Better

Popcorn is a high-fiber whole grain that fills you up with fewer calories than chips. It also has antioxidants, things that can help lower your odd...

Losing Weight Without Fad Diets

When you go on a fad diet and exclude necessary nutrients, you're putting yourself at risk for becoming ill. The best diet is not a diet at all, bu...