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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Shopping List for a 1,200-Calorie Diet

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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Can You Detox Cigarettes From the Body?

Detoxing your body from the effects of smoking cigarettes can be assisted by what you eat and drink every day. To get the most out of this type of detox, begin by quitting cigarettes outright. The recovery process is a gradual one, with your body returning to full health over a period of years.

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Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of a Healthy Diet

Having a healthy diet will bring benefits -- both in the short term and in the long term. Not only will your body look and feel better, but you'll experience an improved quality of life, have less risk of disease and can expect to live longer than your counterparts who do not eat a healthy diet.

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