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Byline: Sass, Cynthia What's the diff? Hydrogenated oil vs. partially hydrogenated oil By now you've trained your brain to link "hydrogenated" to evil trans fats. But a bag of chips [...]

Byline: Sass, Cynthia Zucchini Rotini By Cynthia Sass, RD PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 10 minutes 1 4 c whole wheat rotini (or other pasta) 1 c fat-free cottage [...]

Byline: Sass, Cynthia A delicious dose of vitamins By Cynthia Sass It's a national nutritional double bind: We don't get enough of these antioxidant powerhouses in our diet, but research [...]

Byline: Sass, Cynthia Italian Shrimp and Pasta Salad By Cynthia Sass, RD PREP TIME 7 minutes COOKING TIME 10 minutes 1*2 c whole wheat pasta spirals 3 oz canned tiny [...]

Byline: Sass, Cynthia Turkey Couscous Roll-Ups By Cynthia Sass PREP TIME 4 minutes 1/2 c cooked whole wheat couscous, chilled 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 sun-dried tomatoes (jarred in [...]

Byline: Sass, Cynthia; Porcelli, Lesley Go ahead take a bite : Your favorite hot sandwiches just got healthier By Lesley Porcelli and Cynthia Sass, RD When the mercury slips below [...]

Byline: Sass, Cynthia It makes sense that competitive athletes pay close attention to what they eat-their diets directly affect how well they perform. But they're not the only ones who [...]

Byline: Sass, Cynthia Prep time: 8 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes 2 whole wheat flour tortillas (10" diameter) 2 Tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese (we used Neufchatel) 6 oz pregrilled chicken [...]

IMAGINE A WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM with no counting required--no totting up of calories, grams, or points--just a virtually limitless lineup of delicious bites arranged to your liking. That's the Bikini Body [...]

Dig into these before a workout and stay strong to the finish, says Cynthia Sass, R.D.N., the author of Slim Dow n Now. LENTILS Their iron helps you produce hemoglobin, [...]

The article offers suggestion for 20s, 30s and older age women to stay slim. Topics discussed include suggestions for 30s such as not to eat for two people while pregnancy and selection of latte which contain low calories; advice for 40s to stick to workout routine during fluctuations of progesterone and estrogen associated with perimenopause and alcohol diet advice for 20s such as consumption of ultra-low-carbohydrate beer.

Many of my clients tell me that the minute they announce they're going to lose weight, at least one friend (if not more) begins to thwart their efforts by saying [...]

IF YOU'RE WORKING OUT, watching what you eat, and still not shedding pounds, upping your intake of certain key nutrients may help improve your results, according to recent studies. What's [...]

WHEN FRIENDS AND CLIENTS ASK ME why, despite their best attempts to eat right, their weight hasn't budged, I often tell them to take a closer look at their day. [...]

DESPITE THEIR BEST INTENTIONS, my clients' number-one barrier to eating well is time. And this seems to be the norm: A recent survey found that the typical working woman spends [...]

'I recently posted a study linking an increase in BMI (body mass index) with an increased risk of breast cancer. As I mentioned, in addition to an overall eating plan [...]

WHEN A FIGHT WITH YOUR MOM sends you running to the snack cupboard, you know what's fueling your desire. But what you may not realize is that your dietary habits [...]

A client recently told me she was trying to limit her calories to 1,000 a day. In her mind, the math was simple: If eating 1,500 calories was helping her [...]

* I waited tables all through college and graduate school and, as a nutrition science major, never minded one bit when customers asked for substitutions. In fact, I thought it [...]

If you're not careful, some of the foods you depend on to maintain your weight may actually have the opposite effect. Here, four calorie traps to sidestep--and what to reach [...]

YOUR POST-PIG-OUT PLAN Went overboard with your eating last night? Don't panic! Whenever I get that guilt-induced call from a client who had two giant slices of cake and a [...]

'MY BEST STAY-ON-TRACK TIPS' After cranking up your willpower and sweating buckets at the gym, it can be a major letdown when the scale doesn't budge. In fact, a recent [...]

The article presents questions and answers on topics including running before workouts, reduced-fat foods and essential amino acids.

WARD OFF WEIGHT GAIN Eating in more these days? If you're not careful, you may be padding your waistline along with your wallet. Follow these easy guidelines to stay on [...]

Q What's better for me: a doughnut for breakfast or nothing at all? A Opt for the doughnut--provided it's not a daily indulgence. Going too long without eating causes your [...]

PRESERVE HIS HEALTH--AND HIS EGO When I met my husband, Jack, he was 50-plus pounds overweight and had a long list of horrific eating habits. Fast-forward 12 years: He's shed [...]

FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE I was recently contacted by a woman who, one month into her new meat-free diet, couldn't zip up her jeans. This isn't as uncommon as you'd […]

IN PRAISE OF NATURE'S CANDY Come summer I pop blueberries and raspberries like they're M&Ms. But studies show that 70 percent of women don't get the recommended two servings of […]

A DANGEROUS MIND(SET) I love working out: It makes me feel energetic, healthy, and virtuous. But like many of my clients, I'm susceptible to that "I exercised today, so I […]

A FAMILY TRADITION I grew up in the Chef Boyardee generation. My mom, who was uber-busy raising four young kids, relied on heat-and-eat or just-add-water foods, like spaghetti with Ragu […]

Periodontist We all have plaque, made up of hundreds of bacteria. Within plaque, there are certain bacteria groups that, when not removed, cause the breakdown of tissue. As with an […]

Tea is one of the world's best known, and in many places, the favorite beverage especially because of its medicinal properties that help fight many chronic diseases. Choosing the right tea is of course very important as they are a number of teas like, green tea, white tea and passionflower tea and experts give a low-down on the advantages of different brews.

The article examines the food habits of different Hollywood actors and celebrities. It reports that Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's personal chef revealed that the star athlete avoids eating Nightshades plant group. It mentions that Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of golden milk also known as turmeric lattes.

The article discusses several myths an truths related to gluten-free diet. It mentions a myth stating that every individual needs to go gluten-free; and the truth being role of body and symptoms to guide for gluten-free diet. It also highlights several sources of gluten such as soups; energy bars, salad dressings, and potato chips.

The article presents information on several sports nutrition facts and studies, relevant to tennis players.

The article offers tips for losing ten pounds in one month by weight-loss coach and author of the book "Cinch!," Cynthia Sass. Topics include a brief overview of how the 30-day diet plan works and several low calorie recipes, such as Fruity Waffle Sundae, Cheese and Quinoa-Stuffed Red Pepper, and Shrimp and Veggie Creole Kebabs.

The article lists strategies for women on how to lose weight. It is suggested that the oleic acid found in fats, such as olive oil, can reduce the feeling of hunger. The article infers that eating slower and eating alone will help avoid overeating. Dietary supplements such as capsaicin, vitamin C, and probiotics are recommended.

The article presents several letters to the editor in response to articles from previous issues, such as "Bringing Out the Light," by Ardath Rodale from the March 2008 issue, and also presents several quotes from people such as the director of the Center for Hearing and Deafness, Dr. Richard Salvi.

This piece profiles healthy foods. The author identifies herself as a dietitian and the coauthor of "Flat Belly Diet!" and makes recommendations based on calorie counts and the presence of monounsaturated fatty acids in foods. She recommends Kashi Seven Whole Grain Pilaf, Amy's Organic Bowls Steel Cut Oats Hot Cereal, and DeBoles Organic Ancient Grain Penne. INSET: 5-MINUTE POWER MEALS.

The article presents a letter to the editor in response to "Love Your Age," in the January 2008 issue, feedback regarding an online poll about aging beautifully, and answers to health questions submitted by readers.

The article offers information on the recommended foods for middle-aged women. It highlights the variety of foods that can meet the daily nutritional needs of middle-aged women including whole grains, blueberry soy yogurt, and mixed green salad. Moreover, the properties of fat-burning foods including high in fiber, satiating, and thermogenic are also mentioned.

In article the author compares hot beverage brews, coffee and tea based on health benefits. Topics include that green tea has lower caffeine content and presence of specific types of flavonoid antioxidants such as protective Epigallocatechin gallate and calming L-theanine; and mood enhancing amino acid for stimulating effects.