Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 74

Hemochromatosis Diet

My daughter absorbs too much iron from food. What can she eat?

Heartburn Relief During Pregnancy

I'm pregnant, and bad heartburn wakes me up at night. What can I do?

Get Nuts' Health Benefits Without Gaining Weight

A daily fistful of nuts is packed with fiber, protein, cell-protecting flavonoids, and heart-healthy fats.

Smokin' Hot Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper

Love the sizzle and heat of a hot pepper? Good for you. Because there's new evidence that capsaicin -- the ingredient that makes jalapenos, habaneros, and red pepper flakes blisteringly hot -- ups fat burning and lowers blood pressure.

5 Foods That Give You Raw Food Diet Benefits

All those fresh, raw veggies, nuts, berries, and grains (and little or no red meat) will lower your lousy LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (unless you have the craving and budget for steak tartare). But there are tradeoffs.

Get Your Feet Wet with Water Aerobics

No stinky sneakers, no sweat-drenched T-shirts. If that isn't enough to get you to a pool long after summer has passed -- doing laps, water aerobics, or pool walking -- we've got five more reasons to make a splash.

Why Take Vitamin D? Brain Power!

From building bone to squelching inflammation, D3 does something good for just about everything that keeps you strong, healthy, and -- according to new research -- smart.

How to Lose Weight the Right Way

Here are five smart ways to take weight off and keep it off.

Does Birth Control Make You Fat? Is Steel-Cut Oatmeal Really Better?

Since my daughter started using the NuvaRing for birth control a year ago, she's gained 40 pounds.

Is There a Fat Leak in Your Belly?

A belly pooch hiding under a big T-shirt is always a health worry.