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A survey of more than 200 registered dietitians, conducted by Pollock Communications, a health and wellness communications firm based in New York City, revealed five top diet and lifestyle trends that will “make news and be on consumers’ minds” in 2013.

Trend 1: Natural and simple meals with few ingredients are in. Low-fat and low-carb are out.

The focus is whole foods, fewer preservatives and processed foods. Although some low fat and low carb products are fine, read the label, as they may contain excessive sugar, salt and fat.

Trend 2: To lose weight or adapt a healthier lifestyle, more consumers will look to the wheat belly/gluten free approach, as well as commercial diet programs.

A Gluten free diet can really benefit those with specific medical conditions, such as celiac disease. Some choose to adapt the diet without a specific medical condition. The gluten-free approach doesn’t really benefit the general population. If anything a gluten free diet may be too limited and restrictive and the person without allergies will get frustrated. The gluten free diet is designed for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Regarding commercial diet programs, I encourage people to do what it takes for them to be successful with weight loss and health goals. Commercial programs provide education, accountability and support from others going through the same thing. Individuals motivate one another and since you pay for the program you are more likely to show up and follow it.

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This is… weird.

Coca-Cola has just started a new ad campaign addressing the whole "soda makes you fat" thing that science has basically proven.

Guess what? They don't deny it.

In fact, they let you know that they're aware that their drinks have calories, but they want you to know that

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A new study found that if you increase your intake of this certain food group while cutting your calories, you can lose weight!!

Wanna know what it is??

It's dairy!!

The study looked at randomized controlled clinical studies and found that people who ate the most dairy had a 1.6-pound greater fat loss and a 1.3-pound muscle mass increase.

Why all the positive benefits?

The researchers think that

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When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, no celeb has done it better than Kelly Osbourne!

Most celebs, who aren't just losing weight for a role, tend to slowly put the weight back on and are forced to lose it all over again and again.

Kelly dropped almost 70-pounds and kept it off by changing her lifestyle!

She wants other people, real world normal folks, to be able to lose weight like she did, so she teamed with nutritionists, trainers and doctors and made the Kelly Osbourne Hollywood Diet!

Kelly said:

"Healthy living has transformed my life and I'm so excited to be able to help anyone else who is motivated and ready to transform their own life in the same way."

So who out there is ready to transform their life??

Then follow Kelly's plan, starting with these tips:

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Everyone makes a New Year's resolution to be healthier, but precious few actually follow through on it!

But what if there were simple ways you could improve your health?

Dietician Julieanna Hever says there are, and she has ten amazing tips for staying healthy in 2013!

Here's one!

Stop counting and start listening.

Forget calories, fat grams, and carbohydrates. The more we count, the more confused we get, and it has no benefit to the waistline. Instead, tune into your true signals of hunger and satiety to know when to eat and when you have had enough. If you eat a widely varied, high fiber, whole foods diet, you will get the perfect amount of macronutrients (carbs, fats, proteins) you need naturally. When you feel hungry: STOP, close your eyes, and ask yourself, “Am I truly hungry? Does an apple sound delicious?” If the answer is “yes,” eat. If not, try curbing your eating by staying out of the kitchen and treating yourself to a non-food reward like:

· Taking a hot bath with a splash of essential oil or salts

· Surfing your favorite websites

· Reading a juicy book

· Searching social media for supportive friends, groups, and inspiration

· Playing good music

· Texting, calling, or emailing someone who makes you feel good

Check back with us for more of the 10 Great Health Tips for 2013! Special thanks to Julieanna Hever!

Follow her on Twitter HERE and pick up her rad-as-hell book HERE!!!

[Image via AP Images.]

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Need help tackling New Year's Eve?? Join the club!

Nah, we aren't talkin' about what you're going to do or what you're going to wear — we're talking about how to stay healthy and not overdo it… and still have fun!!

Luckily we have Lisa DeFazio here with 10 Tips For New Years Eve!!

1. Watch the booze, enjoy in moderation and sip slowly. Have 1 glass of water or sparkling water for every alcoholic drink. Choose diet coke, tonic water, or other zero calorie mixer.

2. Load up on fruits, veggies, crackers, easy on the cheeses, and high calorie appetizers.

3. Wear tight fitting clothes or a tight belt as a reminder not to over eat. You will be uncomfortable if you eat too much!

4. If you want to splurge choose foods you really LOVE and don't just eat out of boredom!

5. Do not hang out next to the buffet table, go to the other side of the room!

6. Dancing burns calories so if you are at a party or club and people are dancing, grab your date or friends and get moving!

7. Do not drink so much alcohol that you end up passing out and not remembering the evening! It is not worth it. 2 or 3 drinks is enough to enjoy yourself without ending up in the bathroom!

8. Bring healthy snacks, a veggie platter, baked chips, nuts, or a healthy side dish to the party for the buffet table. You help the host or hostess and you have healthy food to eat.

9. During the day mainly eat protein, chicken, fish, yogurt, salads, fruits and vegetables, you know you will indulge a little so save some calories for the party.

10. ENJOY the evening, think about your upcoming year and all you want to accomplish. Start off the year feeling good about your health, and in control of your eating habits.

I look forward to sharing my advice and tips with all of you in 2013!

So fab and SO EASY!

No excuses, guys! That's all there is! LOLz! Happy New Year!

Lisa’s a leading nutrition expert and a Master’s degree level Registered Dietitian, so be sure to check out her website for more tips and videos — and if U wanna know more about holiday survival OR anything else, U can always email us at Questions@FitPerez.com!!

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The inception of the New Year is imminent which means New Year’s resolutions will soon come to mind, if not already. Despite my belief that new goals or resolutions shouldn’t surface just because January is coming around (they should occur any day and any time), proper goal preparation and introspection on what you desire to achieve is critical for success. Research has shown that at least 80% of people’s resolutions have failed by the end of January. If you have a big physique composition goal in mind like losing weight, you can see how rare these ambitions are actually accomplished in the long term.

So, unless you want to be one of those people who fall of the wagon by February, listen closely, and you’ll learn how you can steer your goals on the track to victory.

1) Write your goals down. Seriously, take out a pen and piece of paper, write down your goal and put it somewhere where you can be reminded by it daily, like on the refrigerator. Unless you physically write it down, it’s not a goal to be taken seriously, but rather more of a fantasy.

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