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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How to Blend Vitamins in Smoothies

Though many smoothies contain ice cream, sherbet, chocolate and other fatty and sugary ingredients, the refreshing treat doesn't need to be a calorie bomb that supplies little in the way of nutrition. Instead, use a smoothie as a way to boost your intake of protein, fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.

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Instructions for the Daniel Fast

Based on Bible passages regarding what foods and drinks are allowed and which are off-limits, the Daniel Fast is touted as a diet that is closely aligned to how biblical prophets used to eat, specifically how Daniel ate. The fast is designed to restrict certain foods as a way to become more spiritual and closer to God.

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Phase 1 of the Candida Diet

Candida albicans is a type of fungus with yeastlike properties. Certain foods may encourage it to grow, leading to an overgrowth and infections.

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What to Eat Before a Long Bike Ride

Good nutrition is a key component of being active. The foods you eat before you exercise can improve or inhibit how well you perform. If you're planning a long bike ride, certain foods will provide the fuel you need for endurance and stamina so you have all the energy you need to successfully complete your ride.

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Healthy Foods to Eat for Dinner

Your evening meal must carry you until breakfast, so it is important to include foods that provide nutrients such as protein and fiber. Beverly Pressey notes in her book, "Simple and Savvy Strategies for Creating Healthy Eaters,"

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