1. Health

Nutrition

Carbohydrates, protein, and even fat play an important role in the success of your weight loss plan. Are you getting the right amounts? Learn the basic principles of nutrition so that you can make your weight loss plan more successful.

3 Easy Ways to Make Vegetables Taste Better

Incorporate vegetables into every meal with easy, simple preparations.

Food Diary Form

Here is a handy, printable form that you can use to record your food-intake and note your trouble areas.

H2... Oh!

I know, I know ... it's a broken record. But water really is a very important part of weight loss and general good health.

Healthy Fat: Omega-3

Omega-3 is a healthy fat known for its benefits in preventing heart disease and more.

How Fat Can Help You

Don't think of fat as the enemy! It's actually essential and can be beneficial!

How Low Can You Go?

How low should you take your caloric intake to lose weight?

How Many Calories Should I Eat?

Learn how to find out how many calories you should eat each day.

How Many Vegetables Should You Eat?

According to Mom and the goverment, we need more fruits and vegetables. Learn how to incorporate more into your diet.

How to Choose Lean Protein

Lean protein may help you feel fuller longer than other foods. Here is some advice on choosing good sources of lean protein.

How to Eat More Omega-3

Here's how to get more omega-3 fat in your diet.

How to Understand Food Labels

Learn what the different aspects of the food label mean and what is required to be displayed on them.

Understanding Grains

Learn the difference between refined and whole grains and why you should choose one over the other.

Understanding Carbohydrates

Wondering if all carbs are the "bad guys" of the nutrition world? Find out just how good for you some carbs are.

Understanding Fats

What is fat? What are the different types of fat? Is fat good for you? How much is enough? Get the answers here.

Understanding Healthy Fats

Healthy fats are in the news a lot these days, but do you really know what they are. How are they different from other fats? This article will help you understand healthy fats.

What is a Calorie ... and Why Should I Care?

Despite the fact that calories have been dismissed over the last few years as a neccessary weight loss tool, the fact is they do count.

Why You Should Eat "Carbs"

Just what are carbohydrates and what do they do?

About.com Nutrition Guide Site

About's nutrition Guide, Shereen, offers a wealth of knowledge about our nutritional needs and healthy eating.

Carb Myths

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