There's a right—and wrong—way to follow one.

Per serving, oatmeal and granola both provide a similar amount of carbohydrates, which your body uses for energy. Both of them provide a few grams of protein, but granola is higher in fat.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A new study found that a 4:3 intermittent fasting plan—with three days of fasting per week—helped people lose more weight than daily calorie counting.The fasting group ...

Being in a calorie deficit can be an effective way to diet but it's not a long-term solution. Benefits include weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, and reduced risk of chronic disease. But ...

A calorie deficit is when you burn more calories than you consume. Research suggests that a 500-calorie deficit may help with weight loss. But this number depends on many factors and is different for ...

If you've been following a low-calorie diet and splurged one day, you may be surprised to find that you didn't gain any weight. Some dieters do this on purpose. This is often called calorie cycling or ...

Physical fitness does not need to be an exact science. But you could be working out smarter—not necessarily harder—to maximize benefits. So what is the minimal amount of calories you need to burn ...