Weight Loss
Think of the Web as your personal nutritionist. On it you'll find weight loss tools for evaluating your current food intake, exercise patterns, and health and weight status, along with weight loss plans, tools, and techniques for improving your weight and overall health.
Expand All Guide SectionsStart Losing Weight
When it comes to losing weight, it can be confusing to think about where (or how) to start. Use the ... read more »
Diet Plans
The best way to choose a diet plan is to take a look at a wide range of plans so that you can ... read more »
Choosing the Right Diet
A plan may seem great in theory, but we all have to take into consideration the special needs of ... read more »
Eating Healthier
In order for your body to run like the efficient machine it can be, you have to fuel it properly. You can learn about food and how it nourishes (or harms) your body from a number of Web sites.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Do not start an intense exercise routine or make a drastic change in diet without first consulting your physician. Use the tips on Web sites merely as suggestions or loose guidelines; each person has specific health considerations that Web sites can't take into consideration.
- If you have special food allergies or lifestyle considerations to make when choosing a diet, see our findingDulcinea Food Web Guide. The Food Guide has additional resources for those with diet restrictions such as keeping kosher, food allergies, and vegan or vegetarian lifestyles.
Dulcinea's Picks
For healthy recipes ...
Lime
has a food section complete with informative videos, recipes, articles, and a news feed that gathers news items from other sources. Lime reviews the products they like and offers additional resources on how to live a healthy lifestyle. If you're interested in "healthy, fresh, organic, locally grown, vegetarian, vegan, raw, allergen-free, eco-friendly, low fat, high protein, natural foods, or the slow food movement," you'll find it here.
FoodFit.com
has a collection of healthful food recipes and guides. Find information about seasonal fruits and vegetables, a "Cook It Safe Calculator" to make sure you are cooking your meats for the correct amount of time, and healthier twists on favorite recipes.
Meals For You
allows you to search for recipes by nutrition information, ingredient, name, or by course. Build a shopping list by choosing the recipes you'd like to make; Meals For You then inserts the proper ingredients and amounts on the list so you can print it and make shopping a breeze.
The World's Healthiest Foods
is a collection of recipes and tips from a nonprofit organization. Get meal ideas with their daily menu of healthy foods to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Learn what their "food of the week" is and why.
To find healthy alternatives to the food you love ...
NutritionData
provides an incredibly detailed nutritional breakdown of food. Find healthier substitutes for the food you eat at restaurants, or see how balanced a specific food is. This site also has a daily calorie counter, a tool to find foods that meet your specific nutrient needs, a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator, and a nutrition glossary.
Dr. Gourmet
gives you some healthier alternatives from the menus of popular fast food spots. If you must eat it, here's what Dr. Gourmet thinks you should choose.
Who knew?
wiseGEEK
shows you pictures of what a 200-calorie serving looks like in a variety of foods. From avocado to vinegar, the serving sizes may surprise you.
Weight Loss Management
Since the needs of every dieter are different, you will want to choose a diet that best fits your ... read more »
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