Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 56

Prevent Blood Sugar Problems with This Creamy Food

Low-fat yogurt is a smart move for your waistline. But a new study suggests that the occasional indulgence in whole-milk yogurt could carry some benefits, too.

Save Your Colon with This Juice

Darker than rubies and loaded with sweet-tart taste, pomegranate juice has lots of sensory appeal. But here’s a better reason to love it: It may keep your colon healthy.

Get Slim: Take a Lunch Break!

Eating lunch at your desk? Good for productivity, maybe. But very bad for your waistline.

Best Walking Speed for a Longer Life

No doubt about it, walking is the most user-friendly form of exercise there is. But your everyday walking speed matters, too. Especially if you're trying to live a longer life.

Eat These Carbs to Lose Belly Fat

Is your problem spot that area right around your belt buckle? Well then, here are two kinds of healthy carbs you should be eating: beans and whole grains.

Eat This Tuber to Prevent Blood Sugar Damage

High blood sugar can damage certain body parts, just like dirty oil can muck up a car's engine. But there might be a novel way to prevent some of that blood sugar badness.

How to Love Vegetables More in Just a Few Weeks

Research suggests there may be a way to train your tongue to love the good-for-you foods you're not so fond of. It works on kids. Could it work for you?

Drink This in the A.M. for Better Cholesterol

Orange juice isn't just a sweet breakfast treat. Pouring yourself a tall glass every morning might be a good way to help control cholesterol, too.

Reduce Your Blood Pressure with This In-Your-Chair Squeeze

Reduce your blood pressure without getting out of your chair? It may be possible -- if you do a little squeezing while you sit.

Hit the Snooze Button to Lose Weight

Hit that snooze button and sleep in a little later tomorrow. It's one of the best kept secrets to dieting success.