Healthy Diet Plans: Weight Loss & Nutritional Balance

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.

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Does Eating Protein Burn Fat?

Published Apr,24 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Neither protein nor any other nutrient can burn fat — only your body has this capability. But here's how protein can help in the process.

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7 Diet Tricks That Can Surprisingly Make You Fat

Published Apr,21 2018  |  By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.

With all the diet misinformation out there, it’s often hard to distinguish between weight-loss facts and fiction. To help bring you closer to reaching your health goals, here are seven weight-loss myths you can stop believing.

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16 Snacks That Are OK to Eat at Night

Published Apr,21 2018  |  By Mike Roussell

Everyone has to deal with night cravings, but the way you handle them makes all the difference. Here are 16 snacks that won't leave you feeling guilty in the morning.

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16 Tips to Pack a Healthier and Safer Picnic

Published Apr,18 2018  |  By Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN

There’s nothing like eating outdoors with your feet in the grass, leaving walls, ceilings and shoes behind. But picnics also pose challenges, like how to prep healthy fare that will please a crowd, and how to keep food cold without the convenience of a kitchen. The solution?

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1,200-Calorie DASH Diet

Published Apr,16 2018  |  By Jill Corleone, RDN, LD

A 1,200-calorie DASH diet can help you lose those unwanted pounds. Include a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups.

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5 Ways to Make Your Own Energy Bars

Published Mar,20 2018  |  By Kristen Mancinelli MS, RD

Most of us lead busy lives and we end up eating packaged "convenience" foods more than we’d like. Energy bars may seem like a smart source of fuel when you're in a rush, but many of the store-bought options contain amounts of sugar that can make an otherwise balanced diet unbalanced.

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The 9 Best Post-Workout Foods

Published Mar,13 2018  |  By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.

The difference between an elite-level athlete and an average one can often be tied to recovery. The best athletes know and understand that the physiological adaptions they want to get stronger, faster and fitter also come through recovery — not just from workouts.

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The Top 10 Cleansing Foods

Published Mar,06 2018  |  By Sherrie Castellano

Fruits, vegetables, seeds and all the nutrient-dense plant-based foods that spring from the earth give our body a gentle nudge to do its best work. Our organs are working around the clock to fight free radicals, and our cells are constantly rejuvenating themselves to keep our bodies in tip-top shape.

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10 Nutrition Mistakes That Undermine Workout Results

Published Mar,02 2018  |  By Linda Melone

You pump, lift, push, pull and sweat, but you’re just not seeing the results from your workout that you’d like. The problem may not be your workout -- it could be your diet. “Most experts say that diet is approximately 70 percent of the weight-loss equation and exercise is the other 30 percent,” says Amy Goodson, M.S.

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