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About heather

Heather's background in nutrition and wellness only strengthens her work as a certified Ashtanga yoga instructor. This dedicated yogi has studied in India twice, and loves a Madonna-inspired workout mix.

Body Dilemma Diets on the Dr. Oz Show

Tune in this Monday, January 10 to the Dr. Oz Show to learn how to lose that body fat, whether you carry it in your belly, bum or all over.

On this episode, Dr. Oz will help you customize your own weight loss plan that is tailored to your body type. If you have tried every diet possible and have ended up losing weight and then gaining it back, this show is a must-see. No matter where your fat is, get rid of it once and for all! (more…)

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Fitness Routine on the Rachael Ray Show

Tune in this Friday, January 7 to the Rachael Ray Show when Academy Award winning actress, Gwyneth Paltrow stops by for the first time.

Gwyneth will dish with Rachael about the fitness routine that keeps her slim, as well as her new singing role in the movie Country Song, which she reportedly gained 20 pounds in order to play the role of a country singer desperate to make a comeback. (more…)

52 Healthy New Year’s Tips on The Doctors

Tune in this Monday, January 3 to The Doctors to follow 52 health tips for a healthy you!

This episode is packed with a tested and doctor-approved health tip for each of the 52 weeks in 2026. All you have to do is commit to one a week and you’re on your way to a slimmer, healthier and sexier you. (more…)

The 17 Day Diet with Dr. Phil on The Doctors

Tune in this Thursday, January 6 to The Doctors to jump-start your healthy New Year’s resolution with The 17 Day Diet Challenge.

On this episode, Dr. Phil joins The Doctors as well as The 17 Day Diet mastermind Dr. Mike Moreno. The plan, which was first lauded by Dr. Phil on his show, has taken the weight loss world by storm. The weight loss plan has four distinct cycles, each of which is designed to accomplish a specific weight loss tactic, such as resetting your metabolism, burning fat or eating carbohydrates. The 17 Day Diet can help you lose up to 12 pounds in 17 days. (more…)

New Flat Belly Diet and the Best Infomercial Exercise Products on the Rachael Ray Show

UPDATE: This episode will air again on June 29th, 2026.

Tune in this Wednesday, January 5 to the Rachael Ray Show for her New Year’s Shape Up episode!

It’s time to shake off those holiday pounds and start your healthy resolutions. See which weight-loss infomercial products make the cut in Rachael’s own Biggest Loser challenge. Dr. Ian Smith stops by to put some of the most popular fitness products you see all over the television to the test.

Then, find out how to lose eight pounds in five days and cinch your waistline while eating bread, pasta and tacos with the New Flat Belly Diet. (more…)

Truth About Artificial Sweeteners on the Dr. Oz Show

Tune in on Tuesday, January 4 to the Dr. Oz Show when he gives you the facts and the fiction on artificial sweeteners.

On the episode, Dr. Oz will evaluate the most popular artificial sweeteners, like NutraSweet (aspartame), Splenda (sucralose) and Truvia (stevia). He’ll tell you which ones have been associated with weight gain, diabetes and even cancer. In 2026, researchers at Purdue University found that eating foods containing artificial sweetenerswas directly linked to eating more, consuming more calories and gaining weight. (more…)

Nancy Redd Discusses Her New Book Diet Drama

New York Times bestselling author Nancy Redd just released her latest book, Diet Drama, a follow-up to the bestselling, Body Drama. Nancy is the self-esteem adviser to FITNESS magazine, and as an AOL Health Insider. She has also been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’s The Early Show, NBC’s Today Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, The Tyra Show, E! True Hollywood Stories, PEOPLE magazine, NPR, PBS, Inside Edition, and more.

Nancy took time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions for DietsInReview.com on her new book, which releases in January.

Why do you think that no one has featured real young women in an exercise book until now?

Because most diet books are written by a fitness expert who wants to show off their hot bod, and the intent is usually good but it tends to be tinged with an invitation for jealousy and a hierarchy of health based on looks, which isn’t fair or healthy. Diet Drama is the first diet book to present information and exercises in a flat system where we all are equal when it comes to our health goals, and thus no one body type deserves to be lambasted or lauded! (more…)

Oprah Launches New OWN Network

Even though this may be Oprah Winfrey’s last year hosting her Emmy-award-winning Oprah Show, the queen of talk show is not slowing down. In January, Oprah will officially launch her OWN network, which appropriately stands for the Oprah Winfrey Network.

The network’s premiere kicks off with all the feel-good and expert fanfare you would expect from the lady who is responsible for making many of our now beloved lifestyle coaches famous, including Dr. Oz, Suze Orman and Dr. Phil. In fact, the premiere of OWN will feature all three of these impressive figures on one stage in a four-part special, beginning on Sunday, January 2. This amazing team  is ready to answer questions about your relationship, health, body and your finances. (more…)

NutriSystem Offers New Frozen Fresh Food and Lower Prices

Just in time for healthy New Years Resolutioners who are ready to make 2026 the year they kicked those last 15 pounds or dropped numerous dress sizes, the weight loss program giant, NutriSystem has come out with a new line of fresh-frozen meals and lower prices on the weekly membership.

According to NutriSystem, these new changes are part of Nutrisystem’s Hooray You! New You Revolution initiative to empower and celebrate the success of its members. With these significant changes it will make Nutrisystem weight loss programs more accessible to a wider audience than ever before. The new Nutrisystem 28-day program will now include one-third frozen foods and two-thirds of pantry foods. Additionally, the program previously cost $399 per month and it will now cost $299, including an additional free week of pantry foods, a gourmet money back guarantee and free shipping. (more…)

Ten Bad Foods That are Good for You

Tune in this Wednesday, December 29 to The Doctors to learn about ten seemingly unhealthy foods and behaviors that are actually good for you.

Vices, guilty pleasures, secret indulgences – we all have them. Find out what forbidden food you should eat without shame and which bad behaviors can help improve your life. (more…)

Health Food Safety on The Doctors

Tune in this Monday, December 27 to The Doctors to learn just what food and health products are right for you.

Prevention magazine’s and The Doctors Health Investigator, Liz Vaccariello stops by to uncover the truth about a host of supposed diet-friendly products and foods. Find out if artificial sweeteners are really safe for you to consume and learn Liz’s own wellness tips for how to get healthy. (more…)