Healthy Eating & Diet
By Malia Frey, About.com Guide
What Should I Eat?
Do you know how many calories you should eat to lose weight? Do you eat enough protein? Do you consume too many carbs? What about healthy fat? Find out what you should eat to lose weight and be healthy.
- Measure Your Caloric Needs
- Calorie Counting Dos and Don'ts
- Should I Count Carbs?
- Carb Counting Tools and Calculators
Make Healthier Meals
The best way to cut calories and cut fat from your diet is to cook your food yourself. That way you can control the ingredients and serving size. Healthy cooking doesn't have to be complicated. These techniques and recipes will get you started.
- Cooking Tips to Cut Fat and Cut Calories
- Healthy Breakfast Recipes & Cooking Tips
- Make a Healthy Lunch: Recipes and Ideas
- Healthy Dinner Recipes
- Healthy Low Calorie Desserts
- Healthy Snacks: Tips and Recipes
- 3 Easy Ways to Make Vegetables Taste Better
- 5 Ways to Make Water Taste Better
- Healthy Picnic Ideas
Avoid Common Diet Mistakes
Don't make any of these common diet mistakes. Shop wisely and eat well to lose weight and keep the pounds from coming back.
- Calorie Counting Dos and Don'ts
- Stop Making Portion Size Mistakes
- How to Spot Misleading Fat-Free Labels
- Understand Serving Size to Make Weight Loss Easier
Better Fast Food Choices
Everyone ends up at a fast food restaurant once in a while. Learn how to make better choices and get out of the drive thru lane without ruining your diet.
- Starbucks - How to Order Low-Calorie Coffee Drinks
- McDonalds – Fast Food Meals Under 500 Calories
- The Daily Cost of Your Soda Habit - In Pounds and Inches
- The Best and Worst Foods on the Dairy Queen Menu
- Healthy Fast Food Meals for Less than 500 Calories
- Restaurant Quick Guides - Fast Food
Diet Plans for Improved Health
Some diet plans are designed to help you lose weight and improve your health. If you have special needs as a dieter, use one of these plans and work with your health care team to get healthy.
- DASH Diet: Lower Your Blood Pressure and Lose Weight
- Diabetes Diet: A Step by Step Guide
- Healthy Weight Loss for Seniors
- Prevent Weight Gain During Menopause
Popular Weight Loss Programs
Get basic information about the most popular weight loss programs and find out which plan is the best one for you.
