Diet

10 New Weight Loss and Diet Myths and Facts

Is it a no-no to eat after 8 PM? Discover the real answer to this question and more

by Rachel Parsons

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If you are on a diet you should avoid red meat at all costs. Myth or Fact: Myth

You don't have to swear off red meat. Red meat, in moderation, is a great source of protein and iron.

Capitalize on the facts: Choose lean cuts of meat -- sirloin tip, flank steak, extra lean ground beef -- and then trim away all visible fat. And portion control is key. "Try to cut down your red meat intake to once every week and a half," Borden advises. "Your portion should be approximately the size of your palm and the thickness of your palm � not your boyfriend's palm or Shaquille O'Neal's palm!"

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Of course there were some tips I've heard before, but hearing them again helped refresh my initiative to use them! The new tips I read about were quite easy to implement and will be quite useful!

by RaeRotondo Friday, March 22, 2013 at 06:13AM Report as inappropriate

Great article.

by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 03:54AM Report as inappropriate

Good information. Back to the basics.

by Rstevens812 Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate

helpful dieting tips. thank you!

by tulipsarebetter Monday, January 21, 2013 at 07:08AM Report as inappropriate

I always thought eating red meat during a diet was a no-no. Thanks for clarifying that myth.

by Sari Friday, January 4, 2013 at 08:16AM Report as inappropriate

that was interesting

by LittleBunny Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate

wow

by aishak55 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate

Glad to be reminded of these tips. Thanks!

by heather_hejna Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:26AM Report as inappropriate

Basic info, but great stuff!

by robyne00 Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 10:08AM Report as inappropriate

This article is full of the basics of a healthy diet and lifestyle that is conducive to losing weight - thanks for clearing up the myths and drilling in the facts! I am definitely guilty of nighttime binging

by glamgirlseven Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 11:58PM Report as inappropriate