There is so much information about diet in circulation, sometimes it makes sense to try and clear through all of the information and get some basic facts. One group, the American Academy of Family ...

Carbs have the greatest effect on blood sugar levels, but other nutrients also play a role. Saturated fat and sodium may affect blood sugar by worsening insulin resistance or elevating blood pressure.

Crash diets, which promise rapid weight loss, are unhealthy and unsustainable. While crash diets lead to initial weight loss, this is primarily due to loss of water weight and muscle mass, not fat.

Magazines feature new fad diets every week. Low fat, no carbs, South Beach Diet, cabbage soup diet, high fat, Atkins … are you confused? Fed up with all the hype and the fact you are still trying to ...