Dramatic improvements in children with autism when they have a fever suggest that the disorder may be reversible if one can replicate the phenomenon in other ways. Autism currently affects about 1 in 68 kids in the United States, yet we don’t even have drugs to treat the core symptoms, never mind the underlying disorder itself. We can treat some symptoms, …

Spring is just around the corner and if you’ve always suspected that weight loss is easier in warmer weather, you might be on to something. In a study of nearly 600 adults, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, daily calorie consumption was higher by almost 90 calories per day during the fall compared to the spring. These findings …

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Have you ever hit the drive-through or ordered take-out simply because you didn’t feel like preparing or cooking a meal? If you have, you’re not alone—it’s a common diet detour. That’s why meal prep can be one of the best ways to keep your weight loss plans on track. We’ve rounded up five of our best meal prep tips to …

When the days grow longer and warmer, we all feel better. Not only do we get to enjoy more fresh air and sunshine but we also find an abundance of deliciously healthy spring foods in grocery stores and farmers markets. These seasonal fruits and vegetables can be the foundation of Flex meals that the whole family will love. To help …

I’m excited to share a recipe from The How Not to Diet Cookbook. If you’ve already made this dish, please leave us a comment on the recipe page or the Instagram post. I’d love to know what you thought about it! Ribollita with White Beans and Kale Ribollita is a rustic Italian soup that, like most soups, tastes even better …

Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like a table full of festive Irish-themed treats. And luckily, you can still indulge in all of the staple sweets and snacks inherent to this Irish holiday without worrying about falling off the weight loss wagon. Check out these 15 delicious Irish-themed recipes and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in slim-down style: 1. Pot of Gold …

What happened when turmeric curcumin was put to the test to see if it could reverse DNA damage caused by arsenic exposure? Arsenic is a carcinogenic heavy metal, and the major mechanism of arsenic-related damage appears to be oxidative stress. It’s the arsenic-induced accumulation of free radicals that can kill off cells and damage our DNA, and the double whammy …

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just a good reminder to wear green—it’s a great cue to eat green, too. After all, isn’t cabbage a part of the iconic meal of the day, partnered with corned beef or ham? Green foods, like this Irish specialty, have plenty going for them in the nutrition department. Best of all: They tend to be low …

Eggs have gotten a bad rap. It’s true they’re high in cholesterol, but everyone responds to cholesterol differently. Eggs don’t raise cholesterol for about 70 percent of us, say scientists at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. In fact, studies have found that eating eggs can raise your good cholesterol—HDL—which helps remove the bad version …