In a study conducted at the University of Wisconsin, scientific director Corrine Voils found participants receiving post weight loss diet coaching with Registered Dietitians were more successful at maintaining their weight loss.  222 participants were randomly selected to receive regular…

A traditional Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil may be tied to a lower risk of heart disease, at least in part because it helps maintain healthy blood flow and clear debris from the arteries, a Spanish study…

Researchers from the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University report that use of supplements containing magnesium is linked to improvements in blood pressure.  The team surveyed 34 clinical trials conducted with a total of over 2000…

Research suggest that beets (allowed from the STEP3 Weight Maintenance phase of the 3STEPDIET Program and onwards) are not only rich sources of vitamins and minerals such as folate, Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, betaine, and nitrates, but also have additional…

A new study published this month (July 2016) in the Annals of Family Medicine found a direct relationship between hydration and weigh control, supporting the advice long given to dieters to drink plenty of water while following their weight loss…

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (July 2016), reports that the long-term health risks associated with obesity may be greater now for obese individuals than they were for those with obesity in the 1980s. …

A new type of food app to help consumers navigate nutrition, that goes beyond the capabilities of standard nutrition apps has been developed and could help you stay on track with your diet.  Food apps in general can allow you…

A new study published this month in the Journal Nutrition Reviews, reveals that recent menu-labeling policies have in fact had some positive impact on food choices made by consumers.  Even prior to the actual real-world implementation of menu-labeling policies, critics…

New findings from the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (June 2016) reveal that overweight and obese women not only misjudge their own portion sizes but also overestimate portions when dishing up at mealtime for their children.  The study conducted…

With the release of recent new dietary guidelines, the U.S. government has emphasized the importance of reduced sugar intake for Americans. In light of the increasing obesity epidemic in the nation, the government has urged consumers and food manufacturers alike…