Healthy diets range from structured plans like the Zone or Daniel Fast to high-protein regimens for bodybuilders. Learn how to lose weight sustainably using lean proteins, or gain weight quickly through balanced nutrition and meal timing.
Shopping for a 1,200-calorie diet doesn't need to be difficult or overwhelming. The bulk of your choices should be natural foods from all the food groups, including fruits, vegetables, proteins, whole grains and low-fat dairy.
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The teenage years are a time when many take their health into their own hands and decide to start lifting weights in the attempt to gain a muscular physique. As important as training is, diet matters just as much, and even the best training plan in the world won't do much without the correct diet.
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Ayurveda, a traditional Hindu healing system, identifies three doshas that give insight into people's health and which foods best suit them. The doshas are vata, pitta and kapha. Everyone's body has all three doshas, but you also have a dominant dosha type.
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Restricting calories and getting aerobic exercise may result in a loss of 10 pounds over two weeks, but it’s not a realistic goal for everyone -- it's downright impossible for some. Calories must be severely reduced, which may not be feasible, and isn't a "natural" way to lose weight.
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People looking for quick weight-loss solutions sometimes turn to herbal products, such as those containing aloe vera. Although these products may produce short-term weight loss, they aren't likely to result in permanent weight loss and may have a number of side effects, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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The reason you have trouble losing weight -- especially fat -- is because you're not eating like our warrior ancestors did, says Ori Hokmekler, creator of the Warrior diet. According to Hofmekler, that includes consuming the bulk of your daily calories in a four-hour "overeating"
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Coconut oil is used throughout the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, as well as North America. While it has a high saturated fat content, coconut oil is also associated with a range of possible health and nutrition benefits.
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Everyone slips up and over-indulges every now and again, but you don't have to feel guilty: Overcome the damage by getting right back on track. To lose weight after a heavy meal, pay strict attention to the basics: Watch calorie intake and exercise every day.
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Eliminating food after 6:00 p.m. is one way to restrict the total number of calories you consume each day -- which is a good weight loss strategy, but it won’t magically help you lose weight. Eating small, nutrient-rich snacks after 6:00 p.m. may even have some benefits, such as boosting muscle protein synthesis.
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The Tamasic diet consists of a list of foods that practitioners of the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurveda consider to be Tamasic--meaning that they may cause certain potentially harmful mental and physical conditions to occur.
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When combined with regular exercise, eating a balanced diet is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The key to a nutritious diet is to make sure that your body has the right combination of proteins, carbohydrates, dairy products, fruits and vegetables -- and yes, even some healthy fats.
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With their hunger-satisfying fiber and low caloric content, apples and carrots can help you lose weight. They might even provide a significant amount of your daily nutrients, but that depends on how much of them you consume.
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Salmon definitely deserves a place on your weight-loss menu. It won’t help you lose weight unless it’s just one part of a reduced-calorie diet supported by regular exercise, but salmon does have some qualities that can help you lose extra pounds.
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While women have a harder time building muscle than men, women bodybuilders still carry impressive amounts of mass and have low levels of body fat. Should you decide to throw yourself into female bodybuilding, make sure your diet is up to scratch to help you get your best physique ever.
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Achieving taut, flat and ripped abs takes commitment, willpower and careful dietary planning. Exercising your ab muscles with twists, crunches and holds builds strong muscle, but it doesn't directly help you get the definition your desire.
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When it comes to dieting, there is no-one-size-fits-all plan. Some people do better eating three meals a day, while others find it easier to control hunger when they eat more often. In either case, it all comes down to calories.
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The Daniel fast is a biblical diet meant to promote health and encourage weight loss through healthy eating. It's modeled after the vegetarian eating regimen of biblical prophet Daniel during his fast. People typically follow it for 21 days to get a jump start on weight loss.
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With repeated sprinting and jumping and short periods of rest, basketball is a strenuous sport. While physical training and practice are an important part of game preparation, so is your diet. If you want to run faster and jump higher, you need to feed your muscles right.
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Sweet desserts, including cake, cookies and pastries, are the No.1 source of calories in an adolescent's diet, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. But growing teens between the ages of 14 and 16 need to eat a more balanced diet so they get the nutrients they need for good health.
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Dr. Ian Smith's Fat Smash diet leads followers through a four-phase weight-loss program. According to Smith, the plan helps dieters develop habits that contribute to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. The first phase -- called the "Detox"
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