While everyone benefits from a nutritious, balanced diet, certain medical conditions require a more targeted approach, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — a hormonal disorder causing irregular periods, ovarian cysts, abnormal hair growth, and weight gain. There’s no doubt that PCOS can be a complex health condition and that some of the causes for PCOS, such as genetics, are not within your control, but experts say that making certain dietary changes may help you better support your...

Is there anything better than a hot cup of coffee to start your day? But if you’re following a diet that includes a fast, such as intermittent fasting, is your beloved cup of coffee still allowed during the fasting window? Can I Drink Coffee During Fasting? Need that cup of joe to start your day? You can breathe easy. Anar Allidina, a registered dietitian in Toronto who specializes in prediabetes and insulin resistance, says coffee is fair game to drink during a fast. “Drinking moderate...

You can include bread in a variety of healthy meals — whether you make it into a tasty Mediterranean veggie sandwich or pair it with eggs as a high-protein breakfast. But what are the best breads for weight loss? Lose It! members who have lost 50 pounds or more choose certain bread types most often. Find out which of their selections deserve a thumbs-up for nutrition, how to find the healthiest versions of each, and which ones can help you lose weight, according to dietitians. 1. White...