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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Health Problems From an Unbalanced Diet

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Dana Severson

A balanced diet draws from all basic food groups to provide the body with the right types and amounts of nutrients for both nutrition and energy. To do this, most medical professionals recommend eating at least four servings of fruits, four servings of vegetables and six servings of grains each day.