Top diets reviewed
Top diets reviewed Top diets reviewed We rate the diet books and plans. Plus: 8 strategies that work VIDEO: Dieter's KitchenAll videos Americans don’t give up easily. Those hoping to lose weight...
View ArticleKey behaviors of those who successfully lost weight.
Key behaviors of those who successfully lost weight. Weight loss is a highly individual process, and what matters most is finding the combination of habits that work for you. But our findings suggest...
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Stay-thin strategies Lifetime weight history Successful losers and the always thin do a lot of the same things—and they do them more frequently than failed dieters do. For the dietary strategies...
View ArticleDiet plan: 6 secrets of the slim
Diet plan: 6 secrets of the slim Through statistical analyses, we were able to identify six key behaviors that correlated the most strongly with having a healthy body mass index (BMI), a measure of...
View ArticleRealistic expectations: A key to dieting success
Realistic expectations: A key to dieting success Sixty-six percent of our respondents, all subscribers to Consumer Reports, were overweight as assessed by their body mass index; that's the same...
View ArticleDieting on a budget
Dieting on a budget Videos Photos VIDEO: Videos Photos Are you overweight? A body mass index under 25 is considered normal weight; from 25 to 29, overweight; and 30 or above, obese. Here's how to...
View ArticleRich sources of nutrients that cost pennies per serving
Rich sources of nutrients that cost pennies per serving Although healthful foods often cost more than high-calorie junk such as cookies and soda, we unearthed some encouraging exceptions. As...
View ArticleDownturn diet: healthful eating on a budget
Downturn diet: healthful eating on a budget It's sad but true: Healthful foods such as fruits and vegetables can be more expensive, serving for serving, than potato chips and candy bars. But that...
View ArticleChocolate calcium chews: Ratings, Claims
Chocolate calcium chews: Ratings, Claims Have some calcium with your chocolate MMM ... nutrients Like the other supplements, Adora had the claimed amount of calcium. Apparently, more companies are...
View ArticleConsumer Reports’ Survey: Nine of 10 Americans Who Haggled Saved Money
Consumer Reports’ Survey: Nine of 10 Americans Who Haggled Saved Money But, more than one-third of Americans refused to bargain for better deals on products and services; Plus, six savvy haggling tips...
View ArticleConsumer Reports Applauds FDA for Issuing Proposed Apple Juice Guidance
Consumer Reports Applauds FDA for Issuing Proposed Apple Juice Guidance 10 ppb action level for arsenic important first step YONKERS, NY — "We are pleased to see the Food and Drug Administration...
View ArticleConsumers Union Survey: 74 Percent of Consumers Support Approval of a CFPB...
Consumers Union Survey: 74 Percent of Consumers Support Approval of a CFPB Director WASHINGTON, DC – With the Senate poised for a vote on confirming Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer...
View ArticleShopSmart: Six Apps for Scoring Extra Savings at the Supermarket
ShopSmart: Six Apps for Scoring Extra Savings at the Supermarket Mobile tools to get shoppers organized and find deals at the grocery store YONKERS, NY — Bad shopping habits can be tough to break –...
View Article3 qualities your touch-screen monitor must have
3 qualities your touch-screen monitor must have A good number of all-in-one desktops and laptops have added touch screens since Windows 8 and its touch interface were introduced. Computer monitors...
View ArticleNokia Lumia 1020 review
Nokia Lumia 1020 review Nokia is making a lot of noise about the 41-megapixel camera on its Lumia 1020 smart phone, so the camera experts here at Consumer Reports tried out a press sample to see...
View ArticleHow to handle a college student’s money needs
How to handle a college student’s money needs Your child is heading to college this fall. After you’ve figured out the big spending issues—tuition, room, meal plan, and fees—you need to consider how...
View ArticleConsumer Reports' new connected electronics lab
Consumer Reports' new connected electronics lab Electronics products are getting smarter and smarter—and they're learning how to talk to one another, too. You can stream video from the Internet onto...
View Article2014 Chevrolet Impala is Consumer Reports' highest-scoring sedan
2014 Chevrolet Impala is Consumer Reports' highest-scoring sedan With the release of our latest road tests, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala becomes the highest-scoring sedan in Consumer Reports’ ratings....
View ArticleChevrolet Impala takes on the world
Chevrolet Impala takes on the world America’s comeback kid, the Chevrolet Impala, shined so bright in our extensive test program that it stands as the highest-scoring sedan in our road tests. No...
View Article3 reasons to check out the Dell XPS 27 Touch
3 reasons to check out the Dell XPS 27 Touch The latest all-in-one desktop from Dell, the XPS 27 Touch ($1,600), has a lot to offer. Here are three reasons to consider adding it to your family room....
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