I'm not advocating a ban on carbs as a quick weight loss scheme. I don't believe in quick weight loss schemes or diets. But I am convinced as a nation we eat too many carbs, especially refined carbs.

You probably know that avocados are an excellent source of healthful fats, but this whole food may also have other unique health benefits.

When trying to shed pounds, it seems logical to remove as much fat from your diet as possible, but experts show that consuming moderate amounts of goo...

Dietary fat is a hot topic full of conflicting information and controversy. Here is a brief breakdown of the most important facts you need to know.

What could be healthier than a salad? The raw vegetables and fruits that comprise the foundation of any healthful bowl are chock-full of vitamins, nut...

Although I love all things coconut, from coconut water to coconut scents, I don't give special treatment to the newest craze: coconut oil. It most likely isn't the cure-all that many experts now claim.

It's time to change the way you think about fat. For 30 years well-meaning diet gurus have preached that eating fat makes you fat. I'm here to tell you that fat, in and of itself, is not what is making you fat. Instead, it's eating too much of the wrong kinds of fat.

Eating well may be the ultimate act of self-love. Five tips to choosing healthier foods.

It may seem obvious that banning trans fats would make foods healthier, but initially, I did not think it would be so.