About Nutrition: Getting Started on a Healthy Diet

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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition Nutritious Foods Instead of a Fad Diet There are several fad diets that will lead to successful weight loss if you follow them exactly as they are designed. That doesn't mean every food that fits into a diet is good for you, but it does mean you have to change your eating patterns to fit the diet's rules. Rather than worry about following a fad diet, think about your health and your lifestyle instead. Start by learning which foods are good for you. See More About:  eating healthy foods  healthy snacks  healthy diets How Can I Tell if a Recipe is Healthy? A reader asks, "I like to cook and I have lots of recipe books, but I'm not sure which recipes are good for a healthy diet. Like I know I need to eat more vegetables, but what if I cook them in such a way they're not good for me anymore? Can you help?" See More About:  finding healthy foods  calories in vegetables  cooking healthy foods Learn to Read Nutrition Facts Food Labels Do you read the Nutrition Facts food labels when you shop? Since 1994, the FDA has required these labels to be placed on most food packaging. The Nutrition Facts food labels are easy to find on the back, side or bottom of the packaging. See More About:  food labels  grocery shopping  healthy foods Cooking Healthy Foods in a Hurry The task of cooking a big meal after a full day of work might seem kind of daunting. You might be tempted to make a side trip to the closest fast food restaurant or maybe order a pizza. While that might be OK once a month or so, don't make it a habit. Those fast foods are loaded with saturated fats, sodium, sugar and calories. See More About:  healthy recipes  healthy foods  cooking healthy foods Nutrition Ads Healthy Diet Nutrition Healthy Food Healthy Eating Food Nutrition Facts Featured Articles Calorie Calculator Common Dietary Abbreviations Explained Food Additives That Are Good for You How To Lose Weight Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How To Lose Weight Calculate Your Calorie Need Good Nutrition: Is Your Diet Healthy? Hydration Calculator What Are Anti-inflammatory Foods? Advertisement