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.

Watermelon Detox Diet

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Kristen Unger

Detox diets are common and, while evidence for their effectiveness is lacking, proponents believe the diets remove toxins from the body.

Kristen Unger is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student specializing in geriatric physical therapy. Before entering physical therapy school, she attended Virginia Tech, majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise. She also completed a handful of graduate-level courses addressing various topics in biomedical engineering while at Virginia Tech. Her writing addresses health and fitness concerns for a wide range of medical conditions.