We consulted with fitness expert Ashley Borden, who has worked with some of the biggest names in sports and fitness. Follow her suggestions and you won't fall victim to any of these flawed ways of thinking.
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Read on to see our list of ten of the top diets, based on recent rankings from U.S. News and World Report, as well as anecdotal reports compiled from dieters around the United States.
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Influenza, or the flu, spreads from one person to another because millions of new viruses are shed during the illness that can then infect others.
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More than 40 percent of people who receive the flu shot experience side effects such as injection site pain, a low-grade fever, a cough or a runny nose. These symptoms are almost always mild and rarely last longer than a day or two.
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Each year the flu virus affects Americans with symptoms ranging from fever, chills, muscle aches, cough and headache. Because the earlier you treat the flu, the sooner you can begin to improve, it is important to recognize the early signs of the flu.
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The influenza virus, conversationally called the flu, is an illness that's highly contagious and causes a number of different symptoms. There are many different types, or strains, of the influenza virus.
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Influenza B is a viral infection that attacks parts of the respiratory system such as the nose, throat and lungs, according to MayoClinic.com. There are three types of influenza viruses: A, B and C.
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Influenza, or the the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by an airborne virus. Here are influenza A symptoms to look out for.
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Although proponents of the blood type diet say type O individuals will be healthier, leaner and more energetic by following the type O guidelines, health professionals criticize the plan for not being grounded in scientific evidence.
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The key to weight loss and better health is not a low-fat plan that includes a wide variety of produce, whole grains, calcium-rich foods and lean protein, argues naturopath Peter J. D'Adamo.
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The blood-type diet is based on the idea that your blood type plays an important role in how your body absorbs nutrients and handles stress, as well as how susceptible you are to illness.
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Based on this theory, each type -- A, B, AB or O blood types -- operates best on a different diet. Research to support the blood type theory is lacking, however.
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Many staple foods of the Indian diet are high glycemic, and like other Americans, Indian Americans are at risk of type 2 diabetes.
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A healthy and balanced Indian diet is one that includes a variety of foods from all the food groups.
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Like other ethnic cuisines, Indian food can be heavy on the calories if you don’t order wisely. Learn more about the basics of this cuisine to pick an Indian restaurant dish that won’t destroy your diet.
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Indian is considered one of the healthier cuisines. If you're trying to improve your blood pressure by eating healthier Indian vegetarian foods, there are plenty of options.
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Shredded chicken is is handy to use for salads and sandwiches, burritos and enchiladas, pizza toppings, hearty pot pies, baked pasta dishes and quick-to-cook soups.
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Chicken has earned itself a reputation of a health food. While certain cuts and preparation methods certainly back that good reputation up, not all chicken is created equal.
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Baking a plain chicken breast is an easy way to cook up a simple centerpiece for any meal. You can eat a plain baked chicken breast on its own, or shred the meat to use in soups or chicken salad.
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Once your chicken breasts are baked and shredded, have fun experimenting with different dressings such as nonfat yogurt or bottled salad dressing rather than mayonnaise.
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