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No. Muscle and fat are two different types of tissues. Muscle can never become fat or vice versa. The components the body uses in order to make fat or muscle are not the same, so while it can appear that one might be transforming into the other, it is not physically...

Emotional overeating refers to any of a number of eating habits where genuine hunger is not the motivational factor. It is more common among women than men, but men are not immune - especially young men in their teens and twenties. Those who suffer from this disorder associate food with...

With a recent focus on reducing the glycemic index of the foods we eat, nutritionists and dietitians are often bombarded by questions about fruit: Is fruit good for me? What about the sugar? Am I eating too much fruit? What's the best type of fruit to eat?...