


Over the years, I’ve shared my struggles with my weight. After losing 60 lbs over 8 years ago, I’d kept it off until I hit menopause 2 and a half years ago. Since then I’ve regained 30 lbs and no…

By Susan B. Roberts, PhD When I was young, an old friend with heart disease, cancer and impending kidney failure used to tell me “old age isn’t for sissies.” He may have just been quoting Bette Davis, but it’s profoundly…

iDiet Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Advisor Susan Roberts, PhD shares her views on a new study being reported in the popular press this week. What’s the Story? A study published in JAMA this week (Flegal et al. January 2, 2013)…

At the iDiet, we are big fans of fiber. In fact, eating fiber – high fiber cereals, intact grains, and legumes – can give you the edge you need to lose weight without feeling hungry. There’s a wide variety of…