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Susan B. Roberts

Susan B. Roberts, PhD is Professor of Nutrition and Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University and author of The "I" Diet weight-loss program. Weight loss on this program averages 16 pounds in 8 weeks and 30 pounds in 5 months.

articles/2011/06/18/caloric-restriction-the-science-of-eating-less-and-living-longer/eat-less-live-longer-roberts_xacvkh

Eat Less, Live Longer?

Research suggests consuming fewer calories could slow the aging process, but could it really work?

Susan B. Roberts

articles/2011/03/17/slow-eating-and-weight-loss-does-the-science-support-it/roberts-slow-eating_167247_vw7xgu

Slow Eating and Weight Loss: Does the Science Support It?

A new study says slower eating isn’t the weight-loss panacea it seemed, but it’s not that simple. Susan Roberts on how learning to enjoy your food more can help you shed pounds.

Susan B. Roberts

articles/2010/08/31/does-diet-soda-make-you-fat/roberts-soda_122834_bgmitd

Does Diet Soda Make You Fat?

Don't take the studies linking it to weight gain too seriously. The Daily Beast's Susan B. Roberts on the war over diet drinks—and how to make them taste better.

Susan B. Roberts

articles/2010/03/29/work-out-for-an-hour-a-day/roberts-exercise_zmfo70

The Never-Ending Workout

A new medical study says women must work out for 60 minutes, every single day, to avoid gaining weight as they age. But Dr. Susan Roberts says the conclusion is absurd.

Susan B. Roberts

articles/2010/01/03/10-ways-to-lose-10-pounds-fast/roberts-holiday-diets-10-ways-to-lose_72987_dipggz

10 Ways to Lose 10 Pounds Fast

If you gained 10 pounds over the holidays, you'll need to remove around 32,000 calories of fat to get it off. Dr. Susan Roberts guides you back to your pre-eggnog, pre-gravy, pre-pie self.

Susan B. Roberts

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articles/2009/11/24/the-holiday-over-eating-myth/roberts-thanksgiving-holiday-eating_65254_dyiert

The Holiday Overeating Myths

If you know where to sit at the table and what to eat the day before the big feast, you won’t gain weight this weekend. Susan Roberts on four holiday diet tricks.

Susan B. Roberts

The Diet Killer

Your relationship may be hot, but it’s making you heavy. New research confirms moving in together often leads to weight gain.

Susan B. Roberts

articles/2009/06/26/disinhibited-eating-disorder/roberts-disinhibited-eating_34369_fndnrf

The New Fat Hazard

New research finds overeating is linked to positive personality traits-like being unusually engaged with the world. Susan B. Roberts on the surprising collision of personality and willpower.

Susan B. Roberts

articles/2009/06/02/why-restaurants-make-you-fat/roberts-dining-out-restaurants_29600_hau71b

Why Restaurants Make You Fat

Restaurant Syndrome: 1. Eat out. 2. Eat too much. 3. Feel bad. 4. Repeat. The Daily Beast’s Susan B. Roberts on why you do it—and five ways to minimize the damage.

Susan B. Roberts

articles/2009/05/18/the-crash-dieting-secret/roberts-crash-diets_27192_mhyqvf

The Crash Dieting Secret

  With summer one month away, you may think it’s too late to get in bikini-ready shape. But new research shows that when it comes to dieting, slow-and-steady doesn’t always win the race.  

Susan B. Roberts

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