Although most of us think that we should follow a low-fat diet in order to lose or maintain a healthy weight, the truth is that we need fats in order to function properly. The key is knowing which fats you should be eating and which you should avoid for the best weight loss results. So, if you have any questions about your daily fat intake, we are here to help you figure it out.  Good Fat vs Bad Fat This important macronutrient can either boost your health or create some serious damage. Not all "fats" are created equally and we...

Most adult women, and some men, are not getting enough protein in their diet. With all the dieting fads and mass amount of (sometime false) information out there, it can be a serious challenge to understand what you need when trying to lose weight. Not only is protein important, generally, but it actually contributes to helping you lose weight, so not getting enough of it is just tainting your hard work. On top of that, it helps lower cholesterol, blood pressure and can help prevent obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis. So, how exactly does protein help you to lose weight? High-protein...