AP Photo | Richard Drew Doughnuts and pastries for sale are displayed at Doughnut Plant on New York's Lower East Side last Friday. Shop owner Mark Isreal has been making trans-fat-free, all-natural doughnuts for a dozen years. Is Isreal's doughnut a legitimately healthy snack, or is it just another diet myth? .

Food Fact: Culinary Secrets - Tasty Low Fat Food

January 22, 2007 - When it comes to cutting calories, it may be easy to grab a bottled diet drink in the morning and a frozen meal at lunch, but that might not be all that satisfying. No, dieting isn't fun, but with a few secrets from some smart chefs, you can learn the tricks of the trade. Here are some ways to make your meager meals a feast.

The diets: Before you try it

You might well slim down on your own, but for some, a weight-loss program could be the ticket to success. There are dozens of choices. At the top end, the Duke Diet & Fitness Center in Durham, started in 1969, has a good reputation. But the tab runs nearly $7,000 for the most popular four-week program. For those on a tighter budget, here is the skinny on six locally available options and how much each will cost you.

History: Opened by bariatrician Dr. John Tomcho in Charlotte about two years ago.Description: Starts with a physical, including EKG and blood work. Customized plan for exercise and nutrition, and counseling to change behavior for a healthier lifestyle. As a physician, he can prescribe appetite suppressants, order medical tests and medically monitor clients using very low calorie liquid diets.

Faith-Based Diets

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- People often turn to the Bible for strength, encouragement, and courage, and now, Scripture is also being used to help people lose weight.

Dr. Don Colbert has written dozens of books and sold millions of copies including 'What Would Jesus Eat, ''The Bible Cure for Weightloss,' and 'The Seven Pillars of Health.' He says, "The Bible teaches us in Isaiah 26 Chapter 3, 'He will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is staying on Him because he trust in Him,' referring to God."

Dr. Colbert was one of the pioneers of putting religion into diets. "It's a phenomenal program that's very healthy that's simply based on God's word that is what the Bible talks about. This is the healthiest program in the world for health."

His books focus on eating whole foods, drinking plenty of water, exercise and reducing stress.

Diet Calls For Moderation, Balance & Beer

(CBS 11 News) Many people probably downed a few beers watching the Super Bowl. What would you say if you found out you could drink beer and lose weight?That's the premise behind a new weight loss plan for beer drinkers. Beer may be tasty, but it's also loaded with calories. For many dieters, it's off limits.Bradley Cailor, author of "The Beer Drinker's Diet," said you can have your drinks and diet too. He said he's living proof. "I lost 114 pounds," he said. Cailor was up to 266 pounds. Now he's down to 152. He says after trying and failing on dozens of diets, he finally found success with moderation, balance and beer.He said dieters should think about portion control. For example, he says you should drink a smaller sized beer than you would usually drink, or switch from regular to "lite" beer.